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Special mud rubbed on all MLB baseballs has unique, ‘magical’ properties, study finds

A study by Douglas Jerolmack of the School of Arts & Sciences and School of Engineering and Applied Science and colleagues has uncovered the mechanical properties of the mud used to coat Major League baseballs.

Fortune

Post-election, CFOs should ‘focus on what they can control,’ advises economist

Jeremy Siegel and Kent Smetters of the Wharton School assess the feasibility of campaign promises made by Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

CNBC

10-year Treasury yield posts huge leap to 4.46% on Trump win, possible GOP Congress sweep

Jeremy Siegel of the Wharton School says that a Republican sweep of the House, Senate, and presidency would cause the bond market to be wobbly.

Time

The gap between open and closed AI models might be shrinking. Here’s why that matters

Ethan Mollick of the Wharton School says that even if there was no further progress in AI, it would likely take years before open systems are fully integrated with the world.

The Washington Post

Everyone’s ignoring these investors’ warnings on climate risk. You shouldn’t

Benjamin Keys of the Wharton School forecasts a more gradual decline in regional housing markets due to climate risk rather than an imminent severe downturn.

Penn Arts & Sciences launches Plant ARC

The Plant Adaptability and Resilience Center aims to enhance plant development and fortitude in the face of climate change.

The Morris Arboretum & Gardens breaks ground for research

Last month, the Morris Arboretum & Gardens held a groundbreaking for its new Plant Science Lab, which will incorporate a wet lab and the equipment necessary to study how plants evolve and adapt in relation to climate change.

Penn Business Services

Penn Cultural Heritage Center launches first-of-its-kind national study on collecting practices, paving pathways for the future of U.S. Museums

The Museums: Missions and Acquisitions Project will create an evidence-based framework for the future collecting decisions of U.S. museums.

Penn Nursing awarded $3.2M grant to improve firearm safety

Penn Nursing has been awarded a $3.2 million, 5-year grant from the National Institute of Nursing Research to scale out an evidence-based secure firearm storage intervention at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.