The Higgs boson discovery, 10 years later The 25-meter-tall and 46-meter-long ATLAS detector, which identified the Higgs boson, is attached to the Large Hadron Collider. Lipeles and colleagues are moving into new research directions, including exploring how the Higgs might interact with dark matter. (Image: Yomiuri Shimbun/AP Images) The Higgs boson discovery, 10 years later Penn physicist Elliot Lipeles reflects on the past, present, and future of physics, from the discovery of the Higgs boson to theories about new subatomic particles.
Curator Dot Porter on rebuilding rare books in a virtual space Dot Porter (left) and Andrea Nunez prepare manuscripts for digitization as part of the 2016-2018 Bibliotheca Philadelphiensis Project. (Image: Penn Libraries News) Curator Dot Porter on rebuilding rare books in a virtual space The Penn Libraries curator describes the formulas and structural information used to redraft and visualize rare books in a virtual space.
A cleaner, greener airport of the future A cleaner, greener airport of the future Six students from across the University presented their vision of an airport equipped with carbon-capturing technology and an electrified vehicle fleet at a NASA competition, garnering the “Most Intriguing Concept” award.
Flying high with Skyla Wilson Flying high with Skyla Wilson The May graduate discusses her track career, what she enjoys about racing, her favorite event, the rhythm involved in hurdling, her advice for underclassmen, and her plans for the future.
More intricate riddles of life on ‘In These Times’ Image: Marina Munn More intricate riddles of life on ‘In These Times’ Episodes 4 and 5 of the OMNIA podcast’s fourth season cover how to confront trauma, using words as a coping mechanism, and music and meaning.
Shapeshifting microrobots can brush and floss teeth Shapeshifting microrobots can brush and floss teeth In a proof-of-concept study, researchers from the School of Dental Medicine and School of Engineering and Applied Science shows that a hands-free system could effectively automate the treatment and removal of tooth-decay-causing bacteria and dental plaque.
Penn Abroad: Rising senior Ariana Wiltjer in Ireland Rising senior Ariana Wiltjer (center), an economics major and consumer psychology minor in the College of Arts and Sciences, studied abroad at Trinity College Dublin. A highlight of the spring semester experience was making her two now-best friends, rising Penn senior Sylvia Goldfond (left), and Johns Hopkins University May graduate Liv Marino (right). (Image: Courtesy of Ariana Wiltjer) Penn Abroad: Rising senior Ariana Wiltjer in Ireland Rising senior Ariana Wiltjer (center) studied at Trinity College Dublin during the spring semester.
An ice cream social with Penn’s new president An ice cream social with Penn’s new president Just days into her tenure, Liz Magill met and talked with hundreds of University faculty, staff, and students on College Green.
How the Medical Laboratory Science Program impacts patient care Alison Steinmiller enrolled into the MLS program in her final year at the University of the Sciences. (Image: Penn Medicine News) How the Medical Laboratory Science Program impacts patient care Penn Medicine’s outreach program ensures that patients and physicians can rely on the best-trained medical laboratory scientists is the goal.
Penn’s new president on ‘the honor of a lifetime’ Penn’s new president on ‘the honor of a lifetime’ Liz Magill greets the University community with a video message on her first day.