Dorothy Roberts tried to warn us
A profile on PIK Professor Dorothy Roberts explores her past work detailing the criminalization of pregnancy, 25 years before the demise of Roe v. Wade.
When big was not bad: Lessons from Congress’s decisions not to enact antitrust reform
In an op-ed, Christopher Yoo of Penn Carey Law argues that enacting antitrust legislation in response to “techlash” would disincentivize innovation and penalize companies for being successful.
How to make your workout as fun as a video game, according to behavioral scientists
Mitesh Patel of the Perelman School of Medicine discusses how to apply gamification techniques to everyday fitness routines for motivation and enjoyment.
Regional roundup: September 12, 2022
On a “Radio Times” segment, Simcha Gross of the School of Arts and Sciences discusses his project at the Penn Museum to make incantation bowls more understood and accessible.
Regulatory oversight nominee made a career studying regulation
Cary Coglianese of Penn Carey Law says that gridlock in Congress limits new legislation, which can cause larger numbers of federal rules and regulations to wield outsize clout.
The sucky history of the breast pump
Jessica Martucci of the School of Arts & Sciences explains how the breast pump became an indispensable part of raising a baby.
Billion-dollar U.S. health agency gets new chief—but its direction remains in limbo
PIK Professor Ezekiel Emanuel applauds President Biden’s choice of Renee Wegrzyn as new head of ARPA-H, though he hopes Wegrzyn will keep the agency prioritized on health over medicine.