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Scientists have spotted microplastics, tiny pieces of plastic smaller than 5 millimeters, in some of the most pristine environments on…

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Faculty, staff and students from across Penn State and especially in the College of Engineering and Materials Research Institute (MRI)…

Stephanie Law was selected as a 2024 fellow by AVS “For contributions to the molecular beam epitaxy of III-V materials and…

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By Ashley WennersHerron

An old physical phenomenon, known as the Hall effect, has revealed some new tricks, according to a team…

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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — A project led by Penn State researcher Felecia…

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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — As issues surrounding climate change and global warming continue to make headlines around the world, Penn State…

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By Ashley WennersHerron

A recently developed electronic tongue is capable of identifying differences in similar liquids, such as…

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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — In an increasingly digital world, semiconductors or “chips” serve as foundational building blocks for everything…