How to incentivize problem solving in groups Image: Flavio Coelho via Getty Images How to incentivize problem solving in groups Why do some groups get smarter together while others collapse into groupthink? New research from theoretical biologist Joshua Plotkin and collaborators show that collective intelligence doesn’t emerge by rewarding the most accurate individuals but by rewarding those who improve the group’s prediction as a whole. 3 min. read
Investigational blood biomarker panel may improve detection of pancreatic cancer Image: Sebastian Kaulitzk/Science Photo Library via Getty Images Investigational blood biomarker panel may improve detection of pancreatic cancer A Penn Medicine study shows that a biomarker blood panel that incorporates four different proteins enhances the detection of pancreatic cancer compared to measuring CA19-9 levels alone. 2 min. read
New report unpacks the crises facing American journalism and offers solutions Image: RiverNorthPhotography via Getty Images New report unpacks the crises facing American journalism and offers solutions A report co-authored by Annenberg School for Communication professor Victor Pickard traces the erosion of the free press in the United States over the past two decades. 2 min. read
Penn named top producer of 2025-26 Fulbright students nocred Penn named top producer of 2025-26 Fulbright students With 19 students and alumni offered an award, the flagship international education exchange program again recognized Penn as a top producing institution of Fulbright Scholars. 1 min. read
Can classroom cell phone bans boost grades? Can classroom cell phone bans boost grades? New research from Alp Sungu, assistant professor of operations, information, and decisions at Wharton, shows that collecting phones during college classes raises grades and creates calmer classrooms.
‘Nudging’ both patients and providers boosts flu vaccine numbers Image: Iparraguirre Recio via Getty Images ‘Nudging’ both patients and providers boosts flu vaccine numbers A new study shows that when patients got text messages from their primary care practice, and the providers were nudged themselves to boost vaccination numbers, rates jumped. 2 min. read
Early modern literature in the Black Atlantic world Alyssa Smith, MCEAS Consortium Fellow at the McNeil Center.(Image: Courtesy of The McNeil Center for Early American Studies) Early modern literature in the Black Atlantic world How Alyssa Smith, a McNeil Center for Early American Studies Consortium Fellow is turning to Penn for her research. 2 min. read
Penn Engineering launches new master’s program in software systems and cybersecurity Penn Engineering launches new master’s program in software systems and cybersecurity Penn’s new Master of Science in Engineering in Software Systems and Cybersecurity (MSE-SSC) integrates advanced training in software systems and cybersecurity into a single degree, offered in both online and residential formats.
Addressing cancer patients’ complete health with the Whole Person Care Collaborative Addressing cancer patients’ complete health with the Whole Person Care Collaborative
Perspectives and insight on Venezuela Perspectives and insight on Venezuela Four Penn Arts & Sciences experts gathered for a Knowledge by the Slice event to discuss what lies ahead for Venezuela, the U.S., and Latin America.