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Untangling copyright, publication, and the public domain

According to the Copyright Act of 1909, a work enters the public domain 95 years after it was published. But what does "published" mean? Stephen Wolfson, assistant general counsel and copyright advisor at Penn Libraries explains how the question is more complicated than it seems.

Eco-friendly rare earth element separation: A bioinspired solution to an industry challenge

Researchers at Penn Engineering are using peptide-based molecules that can selectively bind to specific rare earth elements.

A nurse checks the heartbeat of a patient in a wheelchair.

Survey shows patients with disabilities less likely to feel respect from doctors

A new Penn Medicine analysis shows that patients with disabilities were both less likely to feel respect from their doctors and less likely to feel their doctors explained things well.

Dolores Albarracín honored with BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award

Albarracín, a PIK Professor with appointments in the Annenberg School for Communication and School of Arts & Sciences, is being recognized for increasing “our understanding of how attitudes can be changed, particularly with regard to persuasive messages.”

FY24 Economic Impact Report shows Penn helps drive $37 billion through the region’s economy

The University, Philadelphia’s largest private employer, generates economic development across the city, Commonwealth, and region.

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Study challenges conventional thought on nurse continuity in ICUs

Research from Penn’s School of Nursing finds that the relationship between nurse continuity and patient outcomes is more complex than previously assumed.

Abdelrahman Dweek playing squash at Penn.

Men’s squash claims second straight CSA Potter Cup team title

Penn’s perfect season ended with a second straight College Squash Association Potter Cup national team championship on March 9.

A tall gold-colored pipe organ stands above blue seats. The background is purple and blue.

The story of the famed Salt Lake Tabernacle Organ

A new book from historian Jared Farmer traces the legacy of music and media in the LDS Church.

Three people seated at a table discussing the climate.

Innovation in climate education

The Project-Based Learning for Global Climate Justice Program is a collaboration with Penn’s Graduate School of Education and 70 educators around Asia, Africa, and Europe working together on a K-12 education program that emphasizes climate change and social inequalities.

Combining AI and artmaking for youth well-being

Through a community-led partnership project, graduate student Eileen Feng and an interdisciplinary, cross-school team are working with local youth to tailor an AI-supported platform for healing through creative arts.

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