Probing Question: Are there limits to freedom of speech?

The Jan. 7 massacre of 12 journalists in Paris has renewed debate about freedom of expression. What do the U.S. Constitution and courts say about the publication of inflammatory and offensive material?

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McHale named Distinguished Professor for work in human development

1/30/15

Susan McHale, director of the Social Science Research Institute, has been named a Distinguished Professor of Human Development and Family Studies.

Penn State Laureate Susan Russell to speak in Libraries

1/30/15

“Thanks, Mrs. Sawyer: How my first grade teacher is helping me translate twenty-first century education,” by Susan Russell, will be presented on Tuesday, February 24, 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m., in Foster Auditorium, 102 Paterno Library, Penn State University Park.

NSF-funded study analyzes how manmade noise impacts bird decline

1/30/15

How noise can affect interactions between human and natural systems is the topic of a National Science Foundation grant awarded to researchers at Penn State and Boise State University.

Engineering science and mechanics professor Huang named a fellow by institutes

1/29/15

Engineering science and mechanics professor Tony Huang has been elected a fellow at two institutes: The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering, and the Institute of Physics. His pioneering work in acoustic tweezers promises breakthroughs in the biomedical field.

Civil engineering’s Qiu awarded $500K grant to study landslides

1/29/15

Tong Qiu, assistant professor of civil engineering, was recently awarded a National Science Foundation Early Career Development Award.

Poster session highlights latest evolution in GE-funded natural gas initiative

1/29/15

A group of GE executives from around the country converged on campus recently to meet with representatives from the Smeal College of Business and three other Penn State colleges as part of the continuing evolution of the Center for Collaborative Research on Intelligent Natural Gas Supply Systems (CCRINGSS).

New Kensington philosophy professor delves into desire theory

1/28/15

Developing and defending a version of the desire theory is the focus of recent research by Donald Bruckner, associate professor of philosophy at Penn State New Kensington. Bruckner’s research deals with the theoretical ethics of human good, and what is the good human life.

Green tea ingredient may target protein to kill oral cancer cells

1/28/15

A compound found in green tea may trigger a cycle that kills oral cancer cells while leaving healthy cells alone, according to Penn State food scientists. The research could lead to treatments for oral cancer, as well as other types of cancer.

Fossils' surroundings shed light on extinction and environmental changes

1/28/15

When trying to interpret the fossil record, we must first understand how they ended up where they are -- and that means taking a close look at the sediments that surround them, says Penn State scientist Mark Patzkowsky.

Cardiac stress testing may not benefit ED patients with chest pain

1/27/15

Patients seen in the emergency department (ED) for chest pain who did not have a heart attack were found to be at very low risk of experiencing a heart attack during 190 days of follow-up. Early cardiac stress testing compared to no stress testing was not associated with lower odds of having a heart attack in the future.

The New York Times: January 29, 2015
A possible tool for cancer cells' demise
Oncologist Dr. Edward Gunther's team discovered a compound that helps a type of cancer cells stimulate another type's growth. This insight may help stop the cooperation.
Fast Company: January 29, 2015
How flexible work culture could solve sleep problem
Lead researcher Orfeu Buxton, associate professor of biobehavioral health, said managers have to convey priorities to employees and then can become aware of family needs.

Other Voices

Colin Firth the neuroscientist?
College of Medicine neuroscience doctoral candidate Jordan Gaines explores ethical dilemmas in science authorship.
from:
The Conversation
Lunar Lion commences rocket engine testing
The Penn State Lunar Lion team, seeking to land a spacecraft on the moon by 2015, recently completed the important step of successfully testing its rocket engines.
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Lunar Lion

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McHale named Distinguished Professor for work in human development

Penn State Laureate Susan Russell to speak in Libraries

NSF-funded study analyzes how manmade noise impacts bird decline

Engineering science and mechanics professor Huang named a fellow by institutes

Civil engineering’s Qiu awarded $500K grant to study landslides

Poster session highlights latest evolution in GE-funded natural gas initiative

New Kensington philosophy professor delves into desire theory

Green tea ingredient may target protein to kill oral cancer cells

Fossils' surroundings shed light on extinction and environmental changes

Cardiac stress testing may not benefit ED patients with chest pain

Satire has a history of informing during times of crisis

Communication is key when dealing with aging parents

Flexible work schedules improve health, sleep

Good bedtime habits equal better sleep for kids

Research to help farmers address environmental challenges of climate change

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