A brief illustrated guide to ‘scissors congruence’—an ancient geometric idea that’s still fueling cutting-edge mathematical research The Conversation A brief illustrated guide to ‘scissors congruence’—an ancient geometric idea that’s still fueling cutting-edge mathematical research Ph.D. candidate Maxine Calle and Mona Merling of the School of Arts & Sciences explain the definition and history of the mathematical concept of “scissors congruence.”
Millions struggle to pay AC bills in heat waves. Federal aid reaches only a fraction Associated Press Millions struggle to pay AC bills in heat waves. Federal aid reaches only a fraction Sanya Carley of the Weitzman School of Design says that in extreme—though not rare—circumstances, the risk of power being disconnected during the hottest summer months is death.
A new blood test may predict your Alzheimer’s risk. Should you take it? Wired A new blood test may predict your Alzheimer’s risk. Should you take it? Jason Karlawish of the Perelman School of Medicine cautions that the uncertainty of learning one’s Alzheimer’s risk from test results might be difficult for some people to handle.
Friendtor—when your friend makes you better Forbes Friendtor—when your friend makes you better A profile explores the unique friend-mentor bond between Dean Erika James of the Wharton School and President Lynn Perry Wooten of Simmons University.
Wegovy shown to reduce risk of heart attack, stroke in major cardiovascular trial CNN Wegovy shown to reduce risk of heart attack, stroke in major cardiovascular trial Jena Shaw Tronieri of the Perelman School of Medicine says that current insurance coverage for weight loss medication is poor, with many people struggling for access.
How social media apps could be fueling homicides among young Americans ProPublica How social media apps could be fueling homicides among young Americans PIK Professor Desmond Upton Patton and colleagues have designed algorithms that analyze social media posts to identify users at risk of harming themselves or others..
Wharton professor Jeremy Siegel warms up to the Fed after giving it a D grade in its inflation fight—and doesn’t see the U.S. slumping into recession this year Business Insider Wharton professor Jeremy Siegel warms up to the Fed after giving it a D grade in its inflation fight—and doesn’t see the U.S. slumping into recession this year Jeremy Siegel of the Wharton School notes a great deal of resilience in the U.S. economy and says that further rate hikes by the Federal Reserve aren’t necessary.
‘I didn’t have it in my bag before’: Incoming Penn students say carrying Narcan is shaping their outlook on medicine WHYY (Philadelphia) ‘I didn’t have it in my bag before’: Incoming Penn students say carrying Narcan is shaping their outlook on medicine Penn Medicine welcomed a new class of 157 first-year medical students with a hands-on orientation for administering naloxone, a life-saving medication used to help reverse opioid overdoses.
Can Threads overtake X, formerly known as Twitter? Experts weigh in ABC News Can Threads overtake X, formerly known as Twitter? Experts weigh in Pinar Yildirim of the Wharton School says that Threads’ parent company Meta has billions of users around the world and an ability to understand its customers through data collection.
Health care has an ‘LMNO’ problem Stat Health care has an ‘LMNO’ problem In an Op-Ed, David A. Asch of the Perelman School of Medicine and the Wharton School and Roy Rosin of Penn Medicine says that contractions of language and behavior reinforce each other throughout medicine, resulting in needless tests and avoidable costs.