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Penn State measured a green roof during a June 2002 heat spell; its membrane peaked near 30°C, while the uncovered roof surface climbed to nearly 70°C

Green roofs present a remarkable solution for enhancing temperature control in urban environments, effectively lowering surface temperatures. The vegetation on rooftops generates shade while aiding in air cooling through the process of evapotranspiration. This natural cooling not only alleviates indoor temperatures but also minimizes energy consumption. Across the country, federal…

The Economic Times

Ranking the 12 Best Home Field Advantages in College Football

These 12 schools stand out for boasting some of the best home-field advantages in college football.

Sports Illustrated

Forde-Yard Dash: Rating First-Year Coaches’ Debuts From Dream Starts to Total Disaster

Memphis’s Charles Huff is 2–0 this season with a huge game against Boise State looming, while Oklahoma State’s Eric Morris had the worst weekend of the bunch.

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Inside Foundry School: Washington's Blueprint to Train the 3.8 Million Manufacturing Workers America Will Need

The Trump administration launched Foundry School on September 3 to train the 3.8 million manufacturing workers U.S. factories will need by 2033.

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One of Jerry Sandusky's accusers is to appear for hearing on recanting allegations of sexual abuse

Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky is scheduled to appear in court remotely for a hearing on a claim that an accuser will recant allegations that Sandusky sexually abused him years ago

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Scientists discover a surprising new way to map what lies beneath cities using thunder, revealing hidden underground hazards and possible sinkhole zones

Scientists are using thunder's vibrations to map underground geology. Existing fiber-optic cables detect tiny ground movements triggered by thunderstorms. This method offers a potentially cheaper way to conduct seismic surveys. Researchers created detailed images of the shallow subsurface using thunderquakes. This technique could identify hidden hazards like weak rock zones…

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Jerry Sandusky's lawyers want to put off accuser's recantation hearing in a bid for a new trial

Lawyers for former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky are asking to cancel a hearing that was scheduled to hear a claim that an accuser wants to recant allegations that Sandusky sexually abused him years ago

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Frat ‘Godfather’ walks free as suspected Penn State drug lord posts $250k bail

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Accused Penn State drug ringleader who called himself ‘the Godfather’ granted bail

Agostino Abbatiello is accused of supplying the drug operation with cocaine that was then packaged at fraternity houses and distributed to students

The Independent UK

Penn State 'Pablo Pledgescobar' Frat Ring Witness Details $120K Cocaine Deals, 5.6lbs Bought, Court Hears

A key witness testified about large-scale cocaine deals at a Penn State fraternity, revealing a sophisticated drug trafficking network involving fraternity members and significant financial transactions.

International Business Times UK

Former Penn State coach convicted on SA charges maintained his innocence. Now an accuser plans to recant testimony

Victim 10 claims he was misled and manipulated.

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Penn State fraternity student, who once made the dean’s list, accused of leading cocaine ring at university

The drug trade was allegedly incorporated to fraternity activities.

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In 2025, researchers built a box from porous PMMA sheets that reflected 96% of sunlight; 80°F outdoor air measured 65.3°F inside without electricity

Innovative materials scientists are exploring passive cooling techniques to lessen the demand for air conditioning. They have engineered a porous PMMA material that effectively reflects solar radiation, demonstrating a notable temperature difference compared to outdoor air. This cooling phenomenon is attributed to the scattering of light within the material's tiny…

The Economic Times

In a 2025 study, Penn State researchers tested porous PMMA sheets that reflected 96.4% of sunlight; a test box stayed 14.7°F cooler than the outdoor air

Innovative researchers have crafted a groundbreaking porous plastic sheet that cools without any electrical input. By reflecting sunlight and emitting thermal radiation into the cosmos, a test box made of this material maintained a notably lower temperature than the surrounding air. This eco-friendly technology showcases significant energy conservation possibilities in…

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Judge will hear recantation of sexual abuse claim against ex-Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky

A judge has granted a hearing to explore claims that a man wants to recant allegations of sexual abuse years ago by Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky

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6 Pollinator Plants to Start Now for a Stronger Spring Garden

A pollinator garden does not begin when the first bees start buzzing around in spring. The smarter move happens months earlier, when gardeners choose plants that can settle in, develop roots, and prepare for another season of flowers. Starting perennial pollinator plants now can give the garden a head start…

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All 91 Pennsylvania Wells Tested Under the Federal Radium Limit, but Six May Carry a Drilling Signal

A Penn State study of 91 private wells found all radium levels within EPA limits, with six samples possibly tied to fracking wastewater.

Medical Daily

Radium Rose with Salt in Pennsylvania Wells Near Gas Drilling Yet Every Sample Stayed Under Federal Limits

A Penn State study of 91 private wells found higher radium near some gas operations, though all samples stayed within EPA limits for radium.

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Who Is Jaylen Reed? Everything You Need to Know About the New England Patriots Acquisition

The New England Patriots have traded Kayshon Boutte to the Houston Texans for safety Jaylen Reed and a 2028 seventh-round pick, adding a young, versatile defensive back while easing a crowded receiver room.

Sports Illustrated

Predicting Where ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’ Will Head for Each Week of 2026 Football Season

ESPN’s barnstorming college football show will begin its season in Baton Rouge for Lane Kiffin’s LSU debut. Here are Sports Illustrated’s predictions for where it will travel every week this fall.

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College Football 2026 Schedule: Ranking Every Single Week of the Regular Season

Not every college football Saturday is built the same. Here are the weeks you absolutely can’t miss, and the others where you can probably make some other plans.

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Ranking the 10 First-Year College Football Coaches Under the Most Pressure Entering 2026

Patience is in short supply and after a dizzying carousel spin last season, this group will be in the spotlight to find success this year.

International Business Times UK

Penn State Fraternity Brothers Allegedly Ran Cocaine Operation Using Snapchat and Cash Apps, Court Docs Claim

Fourteen men linked to Penn State face charges for running a cocaine operation using Snapchat and Cash Apps, with the alleged ringleader facilitating drug distribution and digital payments.

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Can You Grow Saffron Crocus in an Ordinary Backyard?

An ordinary backyard can produce saffron, and the plant does not require a sprawling estate, greenhouse, or secret handshake with a professional spice farmer. Saffron comes from Crocus sativus, a fall-blooming perennial corm that can grow in garden beds, raised beds, and containers when gardeners give it the conditions it…

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How Penn State’s ‘Pablo Pledgescobar’ was caught in frat-house cocaine ring sting

Agostino Abbatiello, 24, is also being called ‘Austin Powders,’ ‘Nostrildamus’ and ‘Kirk Cocaine’ on social media. He’s among 14 people charged over an alleged drugs ring at the prestigious college

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