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PCR tests, also called molecular tests or nucleic acid tests, are considered the gold standard in detecting the presence of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that gives rise to COVID-19. However, they can take a few days to process, resulting in…

The shift to renewable energy is projected to increase as the world transitions to a low-carbon energy system. The expansion of wind, solar, hydropower, biofuels and other low-carbon technologies has not accelerated at the pace needed to…

Four Diamonds and Penn State Health Children’s Hospital are strengthening their commitment to conquering childhood cancer with the creation of a new virtual center designed to bolster pediatric cancer research efforts. The Children’s…

Hispanic and Black Americans have suffered higher rates of hospitalization and death from COVID-19 than white Americans. A new Penn State study analyzed data collected when COVID-19 vaccines first became available to determine whether…

Losing a spouse can be a devastating experience for anyone. A new study found that experiencing the death of a spouse due to COVID-19 may be worse for mental health than deaths from other causes.Penn State researchers found that while…

Four former Penn State Board of Trustees members have been conferred the rank of trustee emeritus in recognition of their years of meritorious service to the board and the University. At the Board of Trustees meeting on Friday, July 22,…

The University’s latest fundraising campaign, “A Greater Penn State for 21st Century Excellence,” concluded on June 30 after six years and set a new campaign fundraising record with a final total of $2,204,949,028 in support. The new…

Digital information is everywhere in the era of smart technology, where data is continuously generated by and communicated among cell phones, smart watches, cameras, smart speakers and other devices. Securing digital data on handheld…

Thermally regenerative ammonia batteries can produce electricity on demand from low-grade waste heat. A new process for creating these batteries improves their stability and affordability and may help address the country’s growing…

For many people, taking the first step toward getting help can be one of the hardest parts of the journey. A new web project from WPSU called “The First Step” walks visitors through the process of making change in three different areas:…