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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IBK, Master Potter from Nigeria, visits Penn State

1/29/15

IBK, Master Potter from Nigeria, visited Penn State last week. Experience the time-lapse video of his demonstration in the clay studio. IBK is working with Potters Water Action Group to transform his pottery studio into a ceramic water filter production facility.

Jacqueline O'Connor in her Reacting Flow Dynamics Lab

O’Connor receives Air Force Young Investigator grant

1/29/15

Jacqueline O’Connor, assistant professor, mechanical engineering, was awarded a three-year grant through the Air Force Office of Scientific Research Young Investigator Research Program.

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.

Daniel Siewiorek, Buhl University professor of computer science and electrical and computer engineering at Carnegie Mellon University.

Wearable computers no longer just for the Jetsons, speaker explains at Behrend

1/28/15

It's only a matter of time before most of us are wearing computers, professor Daniel Siewiorek said during an Association for Computing Machinery talk at Penn State Behrend.

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.

Van Haitsma receives grant to study person-centered care

1/27/15

The director of Penn State's Program for Person-Centered Living Systems of Care will contribute to clinical care guidelines for long-term care providers.

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.

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.
Reuters: January 28, 2015
Trouble falling asleep may note high blood pressure
Trouble sleeping, especially trouble falling asleep, may be associated with high blood pressure. Study coauthor is Dr. Alexandros N. Vgontzas of the College of Medicine.

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College of Medicine neuroscience doctoral candidate Jordan Gaines explores ethical dilemmas in science authorship.
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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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IBK, Master Potter from Nigeria, visits Penn State

O’Connor receives Air Force Young Investigator grant

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

Wearable computers no longer just for the Jetsons, speaker explains at Behrend

Fossils' surroundings shed light on extinction and environmental changes

Van Haitsma receives grant to study person-centered care

Cardiac stress testing may not benefit ED patients with chest pain

'Sculpting the Universe' is a free public lecture on January 31, 2015

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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