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Archaeology Jan 23, 2024

Ancestral ties to the Kabayan 'fire' mummies is driving research to save them

Tucked away in rock shelters in the secluded northern mountains of Luzon in the Philippines, the Kabayan "fire" mummies lie at rest.

Education Oct 24, 2023

Mobilizing children's creative learning with free mobile coding app

A group of schoolchildren in Chile walk on a hillside, taking photos of plants and animals with mobile devices. They later integrate the photos into animated stories about the local environment.

Archaeology Oct 13, 2023

Runestones reveal the power of a Viking queen

Archaeologists have used 3D scanning to investigate inscriptions carved on two groups of Danish runestones, revealing that four stones were likely made in dedication to a powerful Viking Queen.

Analytical Chemistry Sep 14, 2023

'Lab-on-a-drone' sends science skyward to keep track of smelly air pollution

Polluted air can contribute to the development of asthma and other conditions, and the first step toward combating its effects is continuous, accurate monitoring. Most measurement devices are stationary, placed just feet ...

Economics & Business Jul 13, 2023

Holding is believing when it comes to shopping for refurbished items, study says

Whatever you call them—remanufactured, refurbished, renewed —used products ranging from electric toothbrushes to cars are one of the fastest-growing segments of the U.S. economy. New research from Penn State suggests ...

Social Sciences Jul 6, 2023

'Shark Tank' data reveals women are less likely to get funding when pitching innovative ideas to investors

Women pursuing revolutionary business ventures are less likely to be funded because of investors' unconscious bias against female entrepreneurs, according to a study by Northeastern University researchers that included an ...

Bio & Medicine Apr 13, 2023

Standalone sensor system uses human movement to monitor health and environment

For mere dollars, a Penn State-led international collaboration has fabricated a self-powered, standalone sensor system capable of monitoring gas molecules in the environment or in human breath. The system combines nanogenerators ...

Bio & Medicine Feb 2, 2023

New sensor enables 'smart diapers,' range of other health monitors

Waaahhh! While babies have a natural mechanism for alerting their parents that they need a diaper change, a new sensor developed by researchers at Penn State could help workers in daycares, hospitals and other settings provide ...

Analytical Chemistry Feb 1, 2023

Voice-activated system for hands-free, safer DNA handling

Smart voice assistants are a popular way for people to get quick answers or play their favorite music. That same technology could make the laboratory safer for scientists and technicians who handle potentially infectious ...

Archaeology Jul 31, 2022

Is Danish king who gave name to Bluetooth buried in Poland?

More than 1,000 years after his death in what is now Poland, a European king whose nickname lives on through wireless technology is at the center of an archaeological dispute.

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