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Penn in the News
A round-up of Penn mentions in local, national, and international media.
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New bird flu variant found in Nevada dairy cows has experts sounding alarms: ‘We have never been closer to a pandemic from this virus’
Scott Hensley of the Perelman School of Medicine says that H5N1 vaccine production needs to be ramped up in case bird flu viruses evolve to spread from human to human.
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The deadly NE Philly plane crash caused a plume of smoke and a massive crater. Here’s what to know about the environmental impacts
Marilyn Howarth of the Perelman School of Medicine says that unhealthy compounds in plastics and other building materials can burn more slowly and at lower temperatures than those in jet fuel, creating a greater risk of exposure.
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The Inside Story: The Trump transition
Claire Finkelstein of Penn Carey Law comments on separation-of-powers issues between the executive and legislative branches of the federal government.
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Experts reveal the one hack that will help you finally tackle your to-do list
According to research from the College of Liberal and Professional Studies at the School of Arts & Sciences, scheduling time blocks with breaks to complete different tasks can help achieve the goals of a to-do list.
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Forget 21 days. Most healthy new habits take at least two months to stick
Katy Milkman of the Wharton School explains how best to achieve goals and maintain new habits.
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Panel discusses the Catholic case for a second New Deal
John Dilulio of the School of Arts & Sciences spoke about the value of private-public partnerships, the interconnectedness between good jobs and good family outcomes, and the role of Catholics as a key constituency of the New Deal.
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Decoding Melania Trump’s new official portrait
Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw of the School of Arts & Sciences discusses Melania Trump’s new official portrait and her relationship with the photographer, Régine Mahaux.
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‘This is a dangerous virus’
According to Louise Moncla of the School of Veterinary Medicine, reinfections suggest that the H5N1 bird flu virus could circulate on farms indefinitely, creating opportunities for it to evolve into a more dangerous form.
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Trump border czar admits not all undocumented migrants will be removed
Fernando Chang-Muy of Penn Carey Law says that the executive branch acting without significant legislative oversight to enforce mass deportation could challenge the balance of powers.
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Philly schools could be on the forefront of using AI. Here’s what that means
Penn has partnered with the Philadelphia School District to launch a pilot program to train teachers and administrators on how best to integrate artificial intelligence in city schools, featuring remarks from L. Michael Golden of the Graduate School of Education.