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A round-up of Penn mentions in local, national, and international media.
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Seven ways to develop a ‘pro mindset’ and become a better cyclist
Angela Duckworth of the School of Arts & Sciences says that potential amounts to little without adding a continuous and relentless focus on perseverance and passion.
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Fears of hottest year on record as global temperatures spike
Speaking about El Niño conditions, Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says, “The global surface temperature anomaly is at or near record levels right now, and 2023 will almost certainly be the warmest year on record.”
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Disease Du Jour: Kissing spines in equines
José M. García-López of the School of Veterinary Medicine discusses some initial signs that might cause a vet to examine a horse for kissing spines.
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To his final days, my father always knew how to pull off the landing
In an Op-Ed, Paul Hendrickson of the School of Arts & Sciences reflects on his father’s legacy as a pilot and their complex relationship.
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Dear future mayor: In the fight against opioids, be bold
In an opinion article, Margaret Lowenstein of the Perelman School of Medicine and Shoshana Aronowitz of the School of Nursing, both senior fellows at the Leonard Davis Institute, write about the need for bold action in the fight against opioids in Philadelphia.
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Taking ‘smart drugs’ like Adderall without ADHD actually decreases productivity—here’s how
A 2011 Penn report found that stimulants enhanced learning and working memory for some while offering no cognitive improvement and impairment in others.
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You’re not imagining it—job hunting is getting worse
Peter Cappelli of the Wharton School says that getting more people involved in the hiring process has lengthened the time it takes to hire employees without providing better candidates for employers.
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No car, no problem: Philly is one of the best U.S. cities to live in without a personal vehicle
Erick Guerra of the Weitzman School of Design says that certain parts of Philadelphia aren’t walkable or transit-friendly, with construction on sidewalks often a hurdle for pedestrians.
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Scientists are baffled why the oceans are warming so fast
Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences warns that more record-breaking climate conditions and events are to be expected.
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The I-95 bridge collapse is causing traffic headaches, but don’t expect Carmageddon
Erick Guerra of the Weitzman School of Design says that most people will adjust quickly to new commute patterns detouring I-95, which will free up the blockage.