The deadly NE Philly plane crash caused a plume of smoke and a massive crater. Here’s what to know about the environmental impacts WHYY (Philadelphia) The deadly NE Philly plane crash caused a plume of smoke and a massive crater. Here’s what to know about the environmental impacts Marilyn Howarth of the Perelman School of Medicine says that unhealthy compounds in plastics and other building materials can burn more slowly and at lower temperatures than those in jet fuel, creating a greater risk of exposure.
Too often, ER docs don’t spot migraines in minority kids HealthDay Too often, ER docs don’t spot migraines in minority kids A study by Marissa Maliakal Anto of Penn Medicine finds that Black and Hispanic children seen in ERs are more likely to have their migraines go undiagnosed.
The Inside Story: The Trump transition Voice of America The Inside Story: The Trump transition Claire Finkelstein of Penn Carey Law comments on separation-of-powers issues between the executive and legislative branches of the federal government.
CCH Pounder’s portrait collection is part of the African American Museum’s ongoing exhibit Philadelphia Inquirer CCH Pounder’s portrait collection is part of the African American Museum’s ongoing exhibit Patricia Renee’ Thomas of the Weitzman School of Design says that Westerners had a historical monopoly over what portraits were shown and who had the right to be painted.
A recent report finds climate change is accelerating faster than predicted. Some experts disagree Salon.com A recent report finds climate change is accelerating faster than predicted. Some experts disagree Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that polluters and petrostates will amplify exaggerations about the climate as a distraction to be weaponized on social media.
The U.S. is freezing and La Nina usually eases warming. Earth just set another heat record anyway Associated Press The U.S. is freezing and La Nina usually eases warming. Earth just set another heat record anyway Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that global temperature increases are still within what climate models forecast.
Why everyone suddenly wants to be seen as ‘high agency’ Business Insider Why everyone suddenly wants to be seen as ‘high agency’ Americus Reed of the Wharton School says that buzzwords allow people to identify their tribe, giving them more clarity about their role and how they’re expected to act in a particular situation.
New bird flu infections in Nevada dairy cattle signal the virus may be here to stay CNN New bird flu infections in Nevada dairy cattle signal the virus may be here to stay Louise Moncla of the School of Veterinary Medicine says that the H5N1 bird flu should now be classified as an endemic virus.
Experts reveal the one hack that will help you finally tackle your to-do list Huffington Post Experts reveal the one hack that will help you finally tackle your to-do list According to research from the College of Liberal and Professional Studies at the School of Arts & Sciences, scheduling time blocks with breaks to complete different tasks can help achieve the goals of a to-do list.
Panel discusses the Catholic case for a second New Deal National Catholic Reporter Panel discusses the Catholic case for a second New Deal John Dilulio of the School of Arts & Sciences spoke about the value of private-public partnerships, the interconnectedness between good jobs and good family outcomes, and the role of Catholics as a key constituency of the New Deal.