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Pumping up fitness app features may add muscle to workout commitment

12/6/18

Fitness apps are easy to download and can help motivate people to start workout routines, but that may not be enough to sustain those routines in the long run. However, Penn State researchers suggest there may be ways to tweak those apps to inspire a deeper commitment to a fitness routine and help users hit their fitness goals.

Computer model may help scientists split up, reassemble proteins on command

10/2/18

Researchers say that a computer-guided algorithm they created may help scientists find just the right spot to split a protein and then reassemble it to functionality. They add this could be another step — perhaps even a dance step — toward using chemical and light signals to create new medical treatments — for instance CAR T-cell therapy — and biosensors.

Improving security against quantum computers

5/18/18

Sean Hallgren, professor of computer science and engineering, Penn State, whose research focuses on quantum computation and theoretical computer science, has received an award from the Department of Defense to work on quantum algorithms. One aspect of this is determining which encryption cannot be broken by quantum computers.

Ride-sharing platforms may be taking the place of managers in the gig economy

4/25/18

The platform for Uber's ride-sharing service takes over a lot of the management decisions and roles that human managers once performed. This may mean that workers in the freelance, computer-driven gig economy have less opportunity to influence management decisions, said researchers.

Removing digital devices from the bedroom can improve sleep for children, teens

11/2/17

Removing electronic media from the bedroom and encouraging a calming bedtime routine are among recommendations Penn State researchers outline in a recent manuscript on digital media and sleep in childhood and adolescence.

Dr. James Wang and Dr. Reginald Adams discussing a new patent that takes the next step in computer learning techniques in the hopes that computers can one day understand the complex realm of human feelings.

Can computers one day understand emotions? New patent paves the way

3/27/17

A new patent awarded to a Penn State team takes the next step in computer learning techniques in the hopes that computers can one day understand the complex realm of human feelings.

FTC robotics competition set for Jan. 21 at Penn State York

1/13/17

Velocity Vortex is the name of the game when 36 teams of middle and high school students from across Pennsylvania and Maryland take part in the FTC (FIRST Tech Challenge) South Central PA Regional Qualifier, robotics competition, on Saturday, Jan. 21 from 7 a.m.-5:15 p.m. at Penn State York.