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Scientists use bacteria to power simple machines .

A scientist from Princeton University, working with researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory and Northwestern University, has discovered that common bacteria can turn microgears when suspended in a solution, providing insights for design of bio-inspired dynamically adaptive materials for energy.

Video: The Philosopher Kings (excerpt) .

Josue Lajeunesse is featured in the documentary "The Philosopher Kings," which tells the stories of eight janitors at U.S. universities. Special screenings will take place Dec. 9.

'Science-on-Saturday' lectures offered .

The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory's annual "Science-on-Saturday" program -- a series of nine talks on topics including fusion energy, the first electromagnetic machine and cell-to-cell communication -- is scheduled for Jan. 9 through March 13.

STEM camp promotes love of science, technology .

Thirty middle school students went back to school this fall enthused about science and technology after spending the summer at Princeton University's Community House STEM Summer Camp. The program inspires students from public and charter schools in Princeton to enjoy science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) through interactive lessons and field trips.

FACULTY AWARD: Fisch wins Hannes Alfvén Prize for plasma physics contributions .

The European Physical Society (EPS) has named physicist Nathaniel Fisch winner of the 2015 Hannes Alfvén Prize. Fisch, director of the Princeton Program in Plasma Physics and professor and associate chair ofastrophysical sciences at Princeton University, will receive the honor in June at the annual meeting of the EPS Division of Plasma Physics in Lisbon, Portugal.

Creation of international 'bridge year' program endorsed .

A working group appointed by Princeton President Shirley M. Tilghman has endorsed the creation of an international "bridge year" program for newly admitted undergraduates and has recommended that the University launch a pilot program with 20 students as early as fall 2009.

She Roars: Conference highlights .

Nearly 1,300 Princeton University alumnae and their guests gathered on campus for a weekend of stimulating conversations, thought-provoking lectures and emotional connections during the "She Roars: Celebrating Women at Princeton" conference, April 28 to May 1. The "She Roars: Conference Highlights" video captures some of the excitement of the event, including remarks from keynote speakers and photos.