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New analysis shows how sulfur clouds can form in Venus’ atmosphere
An international research team, including atmospheric chemists from the School of Arts & Sciences, used computational chemistry methods to identify a novel pathway for how sulfur particles can arise high in the atmosphere of the second planet from the sun.
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Wharton launches Ivy League’s first certification program in the metaverse
Kevin Werbach, a professor of legal studies and business ethics at the Wharton School, outlines three takeaways about the Executive Education’s new certificate program on the emerging technology.
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Cooler temps and northern climes associated with increased diabetes diagnoses in dogs
Mirroring a finding in humans, diabetes diagnoses in dogs were more common in colder areas of the U.S. and during winter, according to a new study led by School of Veterinary Medicine researchers.
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Navigating travel with someone who has dementia
With the right planning, and proper expectations, Penn Medicine experts say a family vacation can accommodate the needs of individuals with dementia.
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How ideologically divided is the American public?
The Polarization Research Lab, a new initiative from Annenberg’s Yphtach Lelkes and colleagues at Dartmouth and Stanford, will work to answer that question through surveys and partnerships with community organizations.
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The law students who help make justice accessible for all
The Access to Justice Tech Fellows Program mobilizes law students across the country to generate pathbreaking ways to increase access to justice for the most vulnerable communities.
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Travel and the middle class
With the inflation boom, how long will travel be sustainable?
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A success story from Southern Africa
The Botswana-UPenn Partnership celebrates 20 years of medical, scholarly, and educational progress.
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A novel method for monitoring the ‘engine’ of pregnancy
By combining optical measurements with ultrasound, researchers were able to study oxygen levels in the placenta, paving the way for a better understanding of this complex, crucial organ.
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Despite awareness of COVID-19 risks, many Americans say they’re back to ‘normal’
According to a national survey data from the Annenberg Public Policy Center, many in the U.S. are living “pre-pandemic” lifestyles, despite the continuing risks.