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A round-up of Penn mentions in local, national, and international media.
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Are ‘Button Dogs’ actually speaking? Find out what the experts say
Postdoctoral fellow Amritha Mallikarjun of the School of Veterinary Medicine says that using a human linguistic interface with dogs ascribes too much to our joint understanding of words.
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Trees in themselves
“Elderflora: A Modern History of Ancient Trees,” a new book by Jared Farmer of the School of Arts & Sciences, is reviewed.
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Swimmer’s ear (otitis externa): Causes, symptoms and treatment
Tiffany Chao of the Perelman School of Medicine says that multiple courses of ear drops won’t always cure an infection and that patients should see an otolaryngologist if the issue persists.
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Finance runs on trust. Crypto should get to earn it, too
In an Op-Ed, Kevin Werbach of the Wharton School argues that strict regulation and oversight for cryptocurrency banks would create a workable environment for legitimate players and eliminate dodgy firms.
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Racial disparities in Philly prisons persist, despite 47% decline in incarcerated population
Paul Heaton of Penn Carey Law says that high legal caseloads are partially to blame for the continued over-incarceration of Black residents.
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Surprised by interest rate hikes? Really?
According to Will Diamond of the Wharton School, the biggest culprit in Silicon Valley Bank’s failure is that the Fed’s most severe stress test scenario in 2022 didn’t consider the possibility of rising interest rates.
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Climate change is destabilizing insurance industry
Benjamin Keys of the Wharton School says that growing risks from climate change and rising reinsurance costs have caused insurers to raise premiums and pull out of markets, abandoning homeowners.
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The unsettling truth about Trump’s first great victory
Daniel Hopkins of the School of Arts & Sciences comments on a paper co-written by the School’s William Marble which asserts that Donald Trump’s largest gains in 2016 support compared to 2012 came from whites with moderate racial resentment.
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Being bilingual and Latinx in higher education
Nelson Flores of the Graduate School of Education explores the challenges faced by bilingual Latinx students in the United States.
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How to get over writer’s block, unlock your creativity, and brainstorm great ideas
Adam Grant of the Wharton School says that people’s initial ideas in brainstorming are generally more conventional, while creativity stems from variety.