Maryland’s role on the road to national independence Baltimore Sun Maryland’s role on the road to national independence The late Richard R. Beeman of the School of Arts & Sciences ranked Maryland’s statement of independence as among the most emphatic and sincere of the statements made by the original colonies.
‘Armageddon’ is 25 years old: Scientists agree this problematic blockbuster aged like warm milk Salon.com ‘Armageddon’ is 25 years old: Scientists agree this problematic blockbuster aged like warm milk Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that a scene mocking scientists in the movie “Armageddon” is vicious, ignorant, and mean-spirited.
Treatment failure down with standard-course therapy in pediatric UTI Physician’s Weekly Treatment failure down with standard-course therapy in pediatric UTI Theoklis Zaoutis of the Perelman School of Medicine is quoted on his research that shows standard-course therapy is associated with lower rates of treatment failure in pediatric urinary tract infections.
How fireworks could worsen air quality Forbes How fireworks could worsen air quality A report by chemists from Penn reveals that firework combustion releases harmful chemicals and metals into the environment that impact air quality, drinking water and public health.
How, and if, DeSantis could put an end to birthright citizenship Tampa Bay Times How, and if, DeSantis could put an end to birthright citizenship Kermit Roosevelt of Penn Carey Law says that the most Ron DeSantis or Donald Trump could do to birthright citizenship is sign an executive order knowing that opponents would sue to block it, leaving the issue in the courts’ hands.
U.S. judges halt healthcare bans for transgender youth Reuters U.S. judges halt healthcare bans for transgender youth Tobias Wolff of Penn Carey Law says that it’s noteworthy that court rulings against transgender bans have been consistent so far.
Will El Niño on top of global heating create the perfect climate storm? The Guardian Will El Niño on top of global heating create the perfect climate storm? Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences warns against “cherry picking” one set of climate change data from one region over a relatively short period of time.
‘Everybody wins’ as Sysco hands Burford control of lawsuits Bloomberg News ‘Everybody wins’ as Sysco hands Burford control of lawsuits Tom Baker of Penn Carey Law is quoted on a case that got a lot of attention because it’s an opportunity for people to hate on legal finance.
Sleep deprivation sometimes relieves depression. A new study may show why Scientific American Sleep deprivation sometimes relieves depression. A new study may show why A study by Philip Gehrman of the Perelman School of Medicine has identified specific brain regions that kick up activity when sleep deprivation lifts one’s mood.
Tips to help dogs during fireworks on the Fourth of July CBS News Tips to help dogs during fireworks on the Fourth of July The unpredictable nature of firework noises can scare dogs, according to the School of Veterinary Medicine.