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Faculty Ancient rain gauge: New evidence links groundwater, climate changes in deep time 11/12/2019 Changes in groundwater millions of years ago created alternating layers of vivid yellow and brown in the mineral sphalerite, and those variations align with movements in Earth's orbit that impacted climate in the deep past, Penn State scientists found. |
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Faculty Pennsylvania State Seismic Network sees activity underground 11/08/2019 When a seismic event occurs in the commonwealth, the Pennsylvania State Seismic Network (PASEIS) is the first to know. |
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Faculty Chevron grant funds research on mineral behavior in rock faults 11/08/2019 A team of Penn State researchers will soon have a better understanding of the deformation properties and poromechanical behavior of rock samples containing anhydrite, thanks to a $450,000 Chevron grant. |
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Faculty Penn State awarded $3.3M to develop more efficient gas turbines 11/06/2019 Researchers in the Penn State Department of Mechanical Engineering have been awarded more than a combined $3.3 million to support advancements in the performance and efficiency of combustion turbines and turbine-based power cycles in fossil fuel power generation. |
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Faculty EarthTalks: DOE division director to discuss federal science policy, priorities 11/06/2019 The Department of Energy's (DOE) Gary Geernaert will discuss federal science policy and priorities at the next EarthTalks seminar at 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11, in 112 Walker Building. The talk is free and open to the public. |
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Faculty Center for Immersive Experiences to host immersive technology open house Nov. 12 11/05/2019 Members of the Penn State community are invited to attend an immersive technology open house taking place across the University Park campus on Nov. 12. |
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Faculty College of Earth and Mineral Sciences offering military professional portraits 11/05/2019 The College of Earth and Mineral Sciences is offering free professional portraits for military members, veterans and ROTC members for Military Appreciation Week. |
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Faculty Combining satellites, radar provides path for better forecasts 11/04/2019 Combing data from cutting-edge geostationary satellites and traditional weather radar created a path toward earlier, more accurate warnings, according to Penn State researchers who studied supercell thuderstorms in the Midwest. |
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Faculty Persistent drizzle at sub-zero temps in Antarctica 11/04/2019 For the first time, persistent drizzle has been recorded at temperatures well below freezing in Antarctica, according to a team of researchers. |
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Research In and out with 10-minute electrical vehicle recharge 10/30/2019 Electric vehicle owners may soon be able to pull into a fueling station, plug their car in, go to the restroom, get a cup of coffee and in 10 minutes, drive out with a fully charged battery, according to a team of engineers. |