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Originally Published 6 months ago — by The New York Times
Gavin McKenna, a top prospect for the 2026 NHL Draft and 2025 CHL Player of the Year, has committed to Penn State University, marking a significant move in college hockey and potentially influencing the top picks of the upcoming NHL Draft, with McKenna known for his elite offensive skills and skating ability.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Debrief
Astronomers at Penn State University have discovered a planet, LHS 3154b, that is more than 13 times the size of Earth and orbits an ultracool dwarf star, challenging existing theories on planetary formation. The planet's mass ratio to its host star is greater than 100 times that of Earth and the Sun, making it the largest planet ever discovered orbiting an ultracool dwarf star. The discovery was made using the Habitable Zone Planet Finder (HPF), a specialized spectrograph developed by the researchers. The finding raises questions about how planets and stars form and highlights the limitations of current understanding in the field.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WDIV ClickOnDetroit
A man from West Bloomfield Township has been arrested and charged with sexual assault from an incident that occurred at an Oakland Township golf course in 1999. The suspect has also been linked by DNA to a 2000 sexual assault at a golf course on the campus of Penn State University. The investigation was aided by new investigative tools that use DNA. The suspect is an avid golfer who plays all over the country and has been arraigned without bond. Michigan's Sexual Assault Hotline is available 24/7 for those in need.