Common sunscreen myths, debunked Vox.com Common sunscreen myths, debunked Kathleen Hall Jamieson of the Annenberg Public Policy Center says that part of the appeal of sunscreen misinformation may relate to people’s innate suspicion of synthetic chemicals.
The Philippine province caught in the cross hairs of U.S.-China rivalry South China Morning Post The Philippine province caught in the cross hairs of U.S.-China rivalry Thomas Shattuck of Perry World House says that the Philippine provinces closest to Taiwan would undoubtedly play a strategic role should a conflict occur with China.
How to donate 80,000 comic books—and get a marvelous tax break Forbes How to donate 80,000 comic books—and get a marvelous tax break Alumnus Gary Prebula and his wife, Dawn, have donated a $500,000 collection of more than 75,000 comic books and graphic novels to Penn Libraries, featuring remarks from Sean Quimby of the Kislak Center.
Commentary: coming for your rewards Las Vegas Review-Journal Commentary: coming for your rewards A 2019 study from Penn Carey Law concluded that legislation slashing the processing fees retailers pay on purchases had zero impact overall on consumer welfare.
Getting off a ‘highway to climate hell’ MSNBC Getting off a ‘highway to climate hell’ Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences discusses the UN’s climate-change warnings amidst record-breaking global heat.
Mortgage closing fees are in the hot seat. Here’s why the feds are looking into them CBS MoneyWatch Mortgage closing fees are in the hot seat. Here’s why the feds are looking into them Susan Wachter of the Wharton School says that now is a good time for the CFPB to investigate what’s causing mortgage closing fees to increase, though many services and fees are essential to the home-buying process.
The forgotten racial history of Red Lobster CNN The forgotten racial history of Red Lobster Marcia Chatelain of the School of Arts & Sciences says that Red Lobster attracted both working-class and affluent Black diners at a time during the 1970s and ‘80s when many sit-down restaurants were unwelcoming of Black patrons.
Should we trust AI? A Penn expert weighs in Philadelphia Magazine Should we trust AI? A Penn expert weighs in In a Q&A, Chris Callison-Burch of the School of Engineering and Applied Science discusses the new frontiers and existential dread surrounding AI.
UArts’ sudden closure was a shock, but not a big surprise in the turbulent higher-ed landscape Philadelphia Inquirer UArts’ sudden closure was a shock, but not a big surprise in the turbulent higher-ed landscape Robert M. Zemsky of the Graduate School of Education says that the richest and biggest institutions of higher education will continue to prosper while small and vulnerable schools go out of business.
Three ways to master the art of constructive disagreement Psychology Today Three ways to master the art of constructive disagreement A study by Bella Ren and Rebecca Schaumberg of the Wharton School reveals that many people misinterpret disagreements as indications of poor listening.