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Engineers develop laser-controlled, cell-sized robots
Researchers at Penn Engineering are creating microscopic robots with semiconductor processing that can be controlled, and made to walk, as small as biological cells.
News・ Campus & Community
Introducing the Year of Civic Engagement
The latest theme year was ushered in last week with the Penn Reading Project. In a time of great distance, the University asks the community to think about how it can enact great engagement.
News・ Health Sciences
Penn Medicine helps power international COVID-19 data consortium
An international consortium involving Penn researchers pools electronic health record data from around the world to discover clinical insights about COVID-19.
News・ Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences
Radio magic
As a summer intern for WXPN’s ‘World Cafe,’ sophomore Leanna Tilitei worked remotely as a member of the programming team helping to produce the ‘nation’s most listened-to-public radio music program.’
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A data-driven approach to understanding domestic violence during the pandemic
Four takeaways from Penn researchers show there’s more to learn to protect those at risk for intimate partner violence.
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This is your brain on religion
Saachi Datta is combining her passion for religion and science on her path to becoming a physician.
News・ Campus & Community
A virtual Convocation for Penn’s newest students
Defined by their mission-driven grit and unity as a community, the Class of 2024 is welcomed with open arms—and inspired to ‘make the impossible possible’—during such an unprecedented time.
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How misinformed vaccine beliefs affect policy views
There is broad support in the U.S. for pro-vaccination policies, but as many as 20% of Americans hold negative views about vaccines. The Annenberg Public Policy Center shows that such misinformed vaccine beliefs are the strongest driver of opposition to pro-vaccination public policies.
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Opioid rates for knee surgery both high and varied
Examining insurance data, Penn researchers found that 36% of patients received an opioid prescription that was stronger than the CDC-recommended dose.
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Joseph Earl Thomas’ memoir draws on family and fantasy fiction
The Ph.D. student in English explores childhood and family in an award-winning memoir inspired by fantasy fiction.