Philadelphia transit cuts portend ‘mayhem’ for commutes and regional economy Bloomberg Philadelphia transit cuts portend ‘mayhem’ for commutes and regional economy Leslie Richards of the Weitzman School of Design says that SEPTA cuts will have a focused and intense impact on some of Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable residents with no other transportation options.
Here’s what can happen if you clean your ears with a cotton swab The Washington Post Here’s what can happen if you clean your ears with a cotton swab Tiffany Chao of the Perelman School of Medicine says that it’s safer to leave deeper ear cleaning to people with specialized training rather than using Q-tips.
D.I.Y. repairs turned into a gut renovation in Philadelphia The New York Times D.I.Y. repairs turned into a gut renovation in Philadelphia Weitzman School of Design alumni Evan and Lea Litvin have repaired, renovated, and expanded their apartment in the Fitler Square neighborhood of Philadelphia.
Parainfluenza virus infection pipeline analysis and clinical trials assessment Toronto Globe and Mail Parainfluenza virus infection pipeline analysis and clinical trials assessment Researchers at the School of Dental Medicine have developed an antiviral chewing gum for certain influenza A strains and herpes simplex viruses.
A weekly workout to protect your knees The New York Times A weekly workout to protect your knees John Vasudevan of the Perelman School of Medicine says that tired or weak glutes can change the way people walk and can lead to knee pain.
The ice cream that beat Costco’s hot dog as the best money loser in business The Wall Street Journal The ice cream that beat Costco’s hot dog as the best money loser in business Barbara Kahn of the Wharton School says that “loss leaders” can act as precursors for buying other items at a higher price margin.
How to make AI do bad stuff: Treat it like a person and sweet talk it Forbes How to make AI do bad stuff: Treat it like a person and sweet talk it Researchers from the Wharton School and School of Arts & Sciences have discovered how to manipulate powerful AI models with the same psychological tricks that work on humans.
Dear Life Kit: Do I have to buy birthday gifts for my 18 nieces and nephews? NPR Dear Life Kit: Do I have to buy birthday gifts for my 18 nieces and nephews? Wendy De La Rosa of the Wharton School looks at issues of money and family relationships
Zohran Mamdani is reaching out to the police CNN Zohran Mamdani is reaching out to the police Ben Struhl of the School of Arts & Sciences comments on New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s relationship with the police.
New Penn policing program for senior officers will help bring change to Philadelphia police, commissioner says WHYY (Philadelphia) New Penn policing program for senior officers will help bring change to Philadelphia police, commissioner says John MacDonald of the School of Arts & Sciences is quoted on the new Master of Applied Criminology and Police Leadership degree that is open to senior police leadership nationwide.