A new class of ceramics are not only transparent, but they can control light with exceptional efficiency— better than any theories predicted. Now, an advanced theory put forth by researcher at Penn State may explain why this material is so good at light control.

As humanity prepares to take its first steps on Mars, a comprehensive report released Dec. 9 from the National Academies and steered by scientists including James Kasting lays out a detailed science strategy to guide the initial human missions to the red planet.

The Quantum Hub, housed under the Penn State Institute for Computational and Data Sciences (ICDS), has awarded Quantum SuperSEED grants to three Penn State faculty research teams

The sudden extinction of the dinosaurs dramatically altered the North American landscape, according to a recent study published by a multi-institutional team including researchers from Penn State. 

Dipanjan Pan and his team developed a new approach capable of differentiating active HIV infection from false positives — which could potentially accelerate vaccine development and testing.

To help communities better respond to smoke-related health risks, researchers at Penn State are examining how people in the Northeast receive, interpret and act on air-quality alerts. 

Penn State researchers and collaborators are forging a reforestation plan to counter climate-related disasters: deadly rainstorms, landslides and mudslides that have ravaged infrastructure, homes, farmland and livestock in recent years.

The Institute for Computational and Data Sciences’ Faculty Upskilling Fellowships program will invest over $300K to support faculty, including Ashish Kumar, assistant professor of mining engineering, and Shimin Liu, professor of energy and mineral engineering and of mining engineering, on AI and quantum sciences projects.

A team of researchers developed a scalable, versatile approach to designing and fabricating wireless, internet-enabled electronic systems that can better adapt to 3D surfaces, like the human body or common household items

This summer, the newly named Ban Family Studios – a control room and two studios – on the fifth floor of the Walker Building were gutted to make way for a completely redesigned space. The space was renovated with help from the Ban family, Penn State and WPSU.