Historian Greg Eghigian is digging into the social phenomenon of UFOs in science, politics, and popular culture—with the understanding that how we think about unidentified flying objects says less about alien visitors than it does about ourselves.

In Suchismita Sen's class, students discover interesting and sometimes surprising facts about their favorite dishes.

College of Education dean Kimberly Lawless inherited a passion for restoring old furniture from her mother.

Natalie Boyle has tips for novice beekeepers.

It’s vital to Control Burmese python populations in the U.S., says Tracy Langkilde, dean of the Eberly College of Science.

Chris Ali’s research informs rural broadband policy.

Engineering professor Chaopeng Shen’s AI-based hydrological models helped PlantVillage teams in Africa combat a powerful locust plague and save the crops of thousands of farmers.

Penn State entomologist David Hughes gained acclaim with his research into “zombie ants,” but his heart and soul are in PlantVillage, a transformational initiative to help farmers in Africa and elsewhere adapt and survive in the face of climate change.

EMS professor Seth Blumsack discovered rock climbing during his gap year. 

Improve your tomato-growing techniques with Majid Foolad’s tips.

Behrend students learn how the magic of Disney is created and perpetuated.

The four-day work week can help create a sustainable workforce, says Lonnie Golden, economics professor at Penn State Abington.

Wildlife are right at home in urban areas, says DuBois professor Keely Roen.

From our September/October 2013 issue: Before he founded PlantVillage, Penn State entomologist David Hughes was Hollywood’s go-to guy on the science of the undead.

Grow your own shiitake mushrooms with John Pecchia’s tips.