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  • How long does it take to create a new habit?
    U.S. News & World Report

    How long does it take to create a new habit?

    Katy Milkman of the Wharton School says that creating a built-in reward for an activity can help overcome procrastination, laziness, and other obstacles to establishing a regular habit.

    Dec 12, 2024

    Dogs really are communicating via button boards, new research suggests
    Popular Science

    Dogs really are communicating via button boards, new research suggests

    Postdoc Amritha Mallikarjun of the School of Veterinary Medicine says that dogs are using button boards to communicate non-randomly and with intent, although they don’t necessarily have formal language ability.

    Dec 12, 2024

    Pre-eclampsia could be treated with mRNA technology
    New Scientist

    Pre-eclampsia could be treated with mRNA technology

    Michael Mitchell and Ph.D. student Kelsey Swingle of the School of Engineering and Applied Science and colleagues are using mRNA molecules to treat pre-eclampsia, a common pregnancy complication.

    Dec 11, 2024

    More colleges offering free tuition to middle-class families
    The Washington Post

    More colleges offering free tuition to middle-class families

    Starting in fall 2025 at Penn, students from families earning up to $200,000 a year will pay no tuition. The University will also no longer count home equity in its calculation to determine financial aid, with remarks from Vice President Mark Dingfield of the Division of Finance.

    Dec 11, 2024