The dynamics of light-harvesting chemistry The dynamics of light-harvesting chemistry A new paper provides insights into the chemistry that underlies human-made, light-driven catalytic systems and paves the way to better understand how light-induced reactions can be controlled more effectively.
And the Oscar goes to…a Penn sophomore Penn sophomore Claire Sliney is a co-executive producer of one of five films nominated for an Oscar in the Documentary Short Subject category. The 91st Academy Award ceremony is Feb. 24. And the Oscar goes to…a Penn sophomore Claire Sliney is a co-executive producer of one of five films nominated for an Academy Award in the Documentary Short Subject category. “Period. End of Sentence.” explores the stigma of menstruation for girls in India and Sliney’s work to address the issue.
How one gene in a tiny fish may alter an aquatic ecosystem Threespine stickleback, which occupy lakes across the northern latitudes, are a tiny fish with an outsize impact on evolutionary research. Penn biologist Seth Rudman has found that a single gene affects the way they interact with their environment. (Photo: Seth Rudman) How one gene in a tiny fish may alter an aquatic ecosystem Linking genomics to evolution to ecology, the work takes an unusual approach to reveal broad implications of how species adapt to their local environment.
Five events to watch for in February A demonstration of the lion dance, frequently part of Lunar New Year celebrations and a Chinese tradition that ushers in good luck. (Photo courtesy: International House Philadelphia) Five events to watch for in February Happening around campus and beyond this February: the annual Lunar New Year celebration at International House, a thought-provoking new speaker series on the future of religion, and an innovative story slam by nurses.
Mannino named ECAC Specialist of the Week Mannino named ECAC Specialist of the Week The sophomore gymnast finished second on the uneven bars and fourth on the floor at the Teal Meet over the weekend.
Spicy foods: To eat, or not to eat Spicy foods: To eat, or not to eat Cold months come with fiery foods—but is that heat good for you? Penn’s Paul Rozin and Nitin Ahuja, along with a registered dietician, chime in to explore its effects on mind and body.
The Knight Commission calls to rebuild trust in democracy with transparency, responsibility The Knight Commission calls to rebuild trust in democracy with transparency, responsibility Penn President Amy Gutmann joined 26 other national leaders to consider why the age of Facebook and “fake news” has pushed faith in government and the media to historic low, and how to mend the rift.
The language of climate change—and the Anthropocene The language of climate change—and the Anthropocene Hanna E. Morris, a doctoral student at the Annenberg School for Communication who researches environmental communication, explains the sudden rise of ‘Anthropocene’ as the latest buzzword in the climate dialogue.
Three cheers for Bryce Washington Three cheers for Bryce Washington The freshman guard on the men’s basketball team picks up his second straight Ivy League Rookie of the Week award, and third overall.
Why workplace ghosting is on the rise Why workplace ghosting is on the rise Wharton’s Peter Cappelli discusses ghosting, or disappearing without an explanation, in the workplace, and what it says about business etiquette and the shifting balance of power between employers and employees.