About 60 fourth- and fifth-graders from Harrity Elementary School in Southwest Philadelphia surprised artist Terry Adkins and clamored for his autograph as he stood in front of his work “Ezekiel” (1995) at the Institute of Contemporary Art earlier this month. The students’ visit to his critically acclaimed exhibit, “Relay Hymn,” is one of a series that is bringing public school children into the ICA to see and make art. “Relay Hymn” will be in the upstairs gallery at the ICA until Nov. 7
Understanding order to disorder at the atomic scale opens possibilities for next-generation electronic devices
A Penn team has developed insight into the chemical and geometric mechanisms underlying the synthesis of new 2D materials, paving the way for next-gen devices, biomedical applications, and cleaner, quicker energy conversion and storage.
Exposure to air pollution worsens Alzheimer’s disease
New research from Penn Medicine finds living in areas with high concentration of air pollution is associated with increased buildup of amyloid and tau proteins in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients, accelerating cognitive decline.
Penn buildings achieve LEED certifications, showcasing commitment to sustainability
Three recent building projects at the University of Pennsylvania have earned LEED Platinum, Gold, and Silver certifications, underscoring Penn’s ongoing commitment to sustainable design and construction.
What stiffening lung tissue reveals about the earliest stages of fibrosis
A Penn Engineering team has targeted the lung’s extracellular matrix to better understand early fibrosis by triggering the formation of special chemical bonds that increase tissue stiffness in specific locations, mimicking the first physical changes that may lead to lung fibrosis.
