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- 1Penn Vet dogs trained to sniff out invasive lanternfly eggs●🐕 NEW: At the Penn Vet Working Dog Center, # dogs start scent training around 8 weeks old, learning a sniff-and-reward g
At the University of Pennsylvania's Working Dog Center, puppies begin scent training at around eight weeks old, starting with a sniff-and-reward game before progressing to real targets. Lucky, a German Shepherd, has become the first dog in the United States trained to detect spotted lanternfly egg masses. Studies indicate trained detection dogs can locate the invasive pest's eggs reliably, offering a new tool against its spread.
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The Pennsylvania State University has announced that Mahony has been named Huck Chair in Genomics and AI, an endowed faculty position recognizing leadership at the intersection of genomic science and artificial intelligence. The appointment was shared through the university's official channels, highlighting Penn State's continued investment in interdisciplinary research bridging biology and machine learning.
- 3'Barry' Co-Creator Developing Comedy About Penn State Cocaine Ring▼Report: 'Barry' co-creator is developing a comedy series inspired by Penn State cocaine ring
A co-creator of the HBO comedy 'Barry' is developing a new comedy series inspired by a cocaine trafficking ring uncovered at Penn State University, according to a Pittsburgh Post-Gazette report. The project draws on the real-life drug operation connected to the campus. Further details about the network, cast, or release timeline have not been announced.
- 4Penn State marks 100 years of physics graduate studies●Q&A: The legacy of 100 years of physics graduate studies at Penn State
Penn State is marking a century of physics graduate education with a Q&A exploring the program's legacy. The university reflects on how its Department of Physics and Astronomy built its graduate program over 100 years, its role in training researchers, and its contributions to the field of physics.
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A television series based on the Penn State cocaine ring is in development, according to a report by Patch. The project would dramatize the drug operation connected to the university community, a case that drew significant attention when it came to light. No details on the network, cast, or production timeline have been announced yet.