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The next generation of optical communication with nanophotonics
Research from the lab of Bo Zhen is pushing the boundaries of optics by using fundamental physics to address many of the real-world challenges faced by engineers.
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With unprecedented threats to nature at hand, how to turn the tide
One million plant and animal species are on the verge of extinction due to human activity, according to a U.N. assessment issued earlier this month. Here, experts highlight the report’s major messages and offer ideas for moving from inertia to action to stem threats to biodiversity.
From the bench to bedside, boardroom, and beyond
Penn’s Life Sciences & Management program empowers the next generation of biotechnology leaders with an education in both business and the natural sciences.
The beauty of the two-wheeled commute
On Bike to Work Day, Penn will fete two-wheeled commuters with snacks, showers, and swag. For many at the University, commuting by bike is a way of life. Five Penn staff and faculty share how they make it work and why they keep riding.
A conversation with Ebony Elizabeth Thomas
Thomas explains the origins of her interest in children’s literature and young adult fiction, as well as what to expect from her new book, “The Dark Fantastic.”
A new way to fly, built up from the nanoscale
Super-thin “nanocardboard” can levitate using only the power of light, opening the door to tiny flying machines with no moving parts.
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Penn Vet and the Wharton School launching new veterinary entrepreneurship program
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Penn IUR and Penn Design launch lab on urban informality and sustainable development
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Penn Law professor argues for centering Indian law in US constitutional framework
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Do most Americans believe in human-caused climate change? It depends on how you ask.
From Annenberg Public Policy Center
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Fantasy Quizzo
Johnny Goodtimes hosts this fantasy-themed quizzo that trots out trivia questions about “Game of Thrones” and “The Lord of the Rings.” Teams may be as large as eight people. Dark Side Burlesque will perform in between rounds of trivia.
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An Unlikely Birth
Artist and Whitney Lauder Curatorial Fellow Deborah Anzingher leads guests through her sculpture, video, painting, and installation exhibit “An Unlikely Birth.” The exhibit tackles subjects ranging from the environment to human rights.
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A new way to fly, built up from the nanoscale
Super-thin ‘nanocardboard’ can levitate using only the power of light, opening the door to tiny flying machines with no moving parts.
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Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences
Black feminism 101
Author and alum Feminista Jones joined Tanji Gilliam of Africana Studies in a discussion of her new book “Reclaiming Our Space,” examining how Twitter and modern liberation movements are all borne from black women’s words, struggle, and history.
Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences
Pokémon activates a unique part of the brain, offering insights into its structure
In a study of adults who played the game extensively as children, Penn and Stanford researchers discovered that a particular area of the visual cortex lights up when players view characters from the original version.
