UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 12 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Ancient DNA reveals mastodons migrated, evolved in response to shifting climate * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Mastodons, the elephant-like Ice Age giants, migrated vast distances in response to shifting climates and were far more genetically diverse than previously known, according to an ancient DNA analysis of the remains of several mastodons, including those that roamed along the Pacific a  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 12 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * CTSI's resources enable clinical discoveries, researcher says * HERSHEY, Pa. -- Paddy Ssentongo, an infectious disease fellow at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, is working to better understand tick-borne babesiosis, a condition often referred to as "American malaria." Despite upticks in infections, Ssentongo said, his work was limited by the lack of real-world data on  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 12 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news: * * * Cutler: 2024 Nation's Report Card Showcases Need for Drastic Education Reforms * HARRISBURG - After the results of the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as the Nation's Report Card, were released to the public earlier this week, Republican Chair of the Education Committee released the following statement on the scores: "The 2024 NAEP scores show we ar  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Sept. 13 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: * * * Grant helps Penn College pantry expand services Pennsylvania College of Technology received a PA Hunger-Free Campus Grant of $40,000 to enhance the services offered by The Cupboard, the college's on-campus food pantry for students experiencing food insecurity. The Cupboard offers students perishable and nonperishable food, drinks and hygiene products, as well as items for students   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 12 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Mysterious 'red dots' in early universe may be 'black hole star' atmospheres * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Tiny red objects spotted by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) are offering scientists new insights into the origins of galaxies in the universe -- and may represent an entirely new class of celestial object: a black hole swallowing massive amounts of matter and spitting out light  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * NRCC Launches "Inside the Majority" Video Highlighting Rob Bresnahan * The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) released an "Inside the Majority" video highlighting how Rob Bresnahan has worked to cut red tape and secure wins for Pennsylvanians in Washington. "As a NEPA native and proven leader, no one is better suited to deliver results for the Eighth District than Rob Br  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 12 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Palmer Museum of Art hosts exhibit exploring intersection of art and engineering * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- This fall, the Palmer Museum of Art at Penn State is hosting a new gallery exhibition titled " Structures, Systems and Society: Work at the Interface of Art and Engineering," on view now through Dec. 21. Located in the Barbara and Lee Maimon Teaching Gallery on Level 2 of the museum  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Sept. 13 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: * * * Penn College dedicates new Physical Therapy Clinic Pennsylvania College of Technology hosted a dedication on Sept. 9 to celebrate the grand opening of a Physical Therapy Clinic on the second floor of the Breuder Advanced Technology & Health Sciences Center. The building, located at Penn College's main campus, houses the School of Nursing & Health Sciences, including the accredite  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * RATINGS CHANGE: Inside Elections Shifts PA-08 in Democrats' Direction Citing Rob Bresnahan's "Missteps" * Non-partisan race rater shifts Bresnahan's seat to "Tilt Republican" Inside Elections just shifted Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District toward Democrats' direction. The ratings shift is due in part to the fact that Bresnahan "continues to navigate fallout from his ac  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 12 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news: * * * Struzzi Recognized as RCPA Legislator of the Year * HARRISBURG - State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) was recognized as Legislator of the Year by the Rehabilitation and Community Providers Association (RCPA) this week. The award is given annually to a state legislator for their dedication and commitment to health and human services in Pennsylvania. "Rep. Struzzi has been an invaluable par  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 12 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Tidal marshes trap microplastics, raising risks for ecosystems and people * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Freshwater tidal marshes, critical for wildlife and coastal protection, are now serving as microplastic catch basins, according to a team of researchers at Penn State. They recently found that these marshes trap large amounts of diverse plastics, with concentrations and ecological risks in  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 12 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * University Health Services offering flu vaccinations * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Penn State employees who are covered on the Penn State Highmark employee health plan are eligible to obtain their flu shots at the University Health Services (UHS) Pharmacy at University Park campus. The flu vaccine is covered 100% with no co-pay or deductible under Highmark health care plans and can be obta  more