Pennsylvania State University
Coverage of Pennsylvania State University in the Nexus archive.
- EU welcomes back gene-edited crops, worrying small-scale farmers
The EU has approved the broader use of gene-edited crops using new genomic techniques (NGTs), aiming to enhance resistance to drought and disease amid climate change. However, small-scale farmers express concerns that the high cost and corporate control of these seeds by biotech firms may exacerbate inequality.
- Manhunt underway after college student fatally shot chasing robbers who allegedly stole his phone
A Pennsylvania State University student was fatally shot in Philadelphia after allegedly chasing robbers who stole his phone. Security footage shows him confronting the suspects before being shot in the chest. His family described him as a kind individual, and over $48,000 has been raised for his family through a GoFundMe.
- The physics of how Olympic weightlifters exploit barbell's "whip"
Olympic weightlifters exploit the 'whip' of a barbell to gain an advantage, scientists study the physics behind it. Joshua Langlois conducted a modal analysis to quantify the whip and understand its mechanics. The study involved suspending barbells and measuring their vibrations.