Vampiric cancer cells, a brain atlas, & alleged misconduct at Cassava Stat Vampiric cancer cells, a brain atlas, & alleged misconduct at Cassava Research by Bo Li of the Perelman School of Medicine finds that cancer cells can use mitochondria to sap energy from T cells, resisting treatment and evading the body’s defenses.
Four myths that hold workers back from having fulfilling careers—and how to make your work more meaningful Fast Company Four myths that hold workers back from having fulfilling careers—and how to make your work more meaningful In an Op-Ed, Tamara Myles of the School of Arts & Sciences uses her research at the Positive Psychology Center to explain why meaningful work is fundamental to happiness.
Meet the uber-rich living a ‘frugal life’ like Warren Buffett: They cut their own hair, mend their clothes and ‘avoid Starbucks like the plague’ Fortune Meet the uber-rich living a ‘frugal life’ like Warren Buffett: They cut their own hair, mend their clothes and ‘avoid Starbucks like the plague’ A study by researchers at the Wharton School found that larger incomes correlate with increasing happiness up to $100,000.
Women of Influence 2023: M. Elizabeth Magill, University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia Business Journal Women of Influence 2023: M. Elizabeth Magill, University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill has been named as one of Philadelphia Business Journal’s Women of Influence in 2023 for her efforts to impact large-scale change and uplift other women.
CHOP and Penn get $50 million to study environmental effects on pregnancy Philadelphia Inquirer CHOP and Penn get $50 million to study environmental effects on pregnancy Heather Burris, Sara B. DeMauro, and Sunni L. Mumford of the Perelman School of Medicine and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia have won a $50 million grant to study how environmental factors affect the health of fetuses, babies, and toddlers.
Penn, CHOP to study how environmental factors affect pregnancy, children’s health PhillyVoice Penn, CHOP to study how environmental factors affect pregnancy, children’s health Sunni L. Mumford, Heather Burris, and Sara B. DeMauro of the Perelman School of Medicine and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia have received a $50 million grant to study how environmental factors impact pregnancy and children’s health.
Top economist Mohammed El-Erian warns markets got ‘drunk on support’ from central bank ‘BFFs’, and now he’s more comfortable keeping his fortune in cash Fortune Top economist Mohammed El-Erian warns markets got ‘drunk on support’ from central bank ‘BFFs’, and now he’s more comfortable keeping his fortune in cash Mohammed El-Erian of the Wharton School says that recent central bank boosts to interest rates mean cash and cash-like assets are producing strong yields, while stocks and bonds are struggling.
On view now: Two shows on domesticity and the housing crisis The Observer On view now: Two shows on domesticity and the housing crisis A review examines the group show “Movables” at the Institute of Contemporary Art, including pieces by Ken Lum of the Weitzman School of Design.
Philadelphia City Council revives proposal for Roosevelt Boulevard subway CBS Philadelphia Philadelphia City Council revives proposal for Roosevelt Boulevard subway Doctoral student Jay Arzu of the Weitzman School of Design has spearheaded the revival of a Roosevelt Boulevard subway leading to Northeast Philadelphia.
A.I. could soon need as much electricity as an entire country The New York Times A.I. could soon need as much electricity as an entire country Benjamin Lee of the School of Engineering and Applied Science says there are many dramatic statements about the rapid growth of A.I., but it’s actually dependent on how quickly Nvidia chips can be distributed.