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Penn in the News
A round-up of Penn mentions in local, national, and international media.
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Astronauts face mental and emotional challenges for deep space travel. Scientists are working on solutions
Mathias Basner of the Perelman School of Medicine is quoted on how astronauts on long space missions may become impaired at reading emotional expressions over time.
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Believe it or not, gas station bathrooms used to be squeaky clean. Here’s what changed
Mia Bay of the School of Arts & Sciences says that in the past gas stations' advertising was an attempt to convey safe spaces for white women.
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Wendy’s is getting a shake-up—again
Emilie Feldman of the Wharton School comments on an activist investor who drives very positive change within companies, at least from a shareholder-value perspective.
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Study reveals how COVID-19 infections can set off massive inflammation in the body
John Wherry of the Perelman School of Medicine wonders whether there might be some kind of antibody enhancement of COVID.
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Flu vaccines don't match the main circulating flu virus strain, researchers find
Scott Hensley of the Perelman School of Medicine led a study that found the current flu vaccines do not match the main influenza virus circulating now, though the shots may still protect against severe effects. "Studies have clearly shown that seasonal influenza vaccines consistently prevent hospitalizations and deaths even in years where there are large antigenic mismatches," he said.
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Parents: Here's when to shower your child with praise
Allyson Mackey of the School of Arts & Sciences co-led a study that found parental praise encouraged children to brush their teeth for longer. "Our work is the first to show that fluctuations in parent praise relate to fluctuations in child persistence," she said.
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5 historical garments that showcase the link between fashion and identity
“The Stories We Wear,” a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, was featured. “We often dismiss fashion as frivolous," said curator Lauren Ristvet. "But our appearances are important. The way we dress communicates who we are and what we do."
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Our diplomacy must embody America's power
Laura Perna of the Graduate School of Education spoke about efforts to make community college tuition-free. "There's power in the message that tuition is free. Figuring out how much college costs is complicated," she said.
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You do not have the ‘constitutional right’ to refuse the COVID-19 vaccine
Marci Hamilton of the School of Arts & Sciences and Paul Offit of the Perelman School of Medicine wrote an op-ed in favor of vaccine mandates.
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More than 400 universities are requiring Covid-19 vaccines. But the murky threat of fake vaccination cards worries some students and experts
Eric Feldman of the Law School spoke about the possibility of fake vaccine cards. “It's inevitably dangerous, and it's not going to be easy to root out,” he said. “I worry if this will become a widespread phenomenon. But how many there are, and how much of a risk they pose—we really don't know yet.”