How much should college students work? A Mankato professor looks at link between too much work and failing grades. Minneapolis Star Tribune How much should college students work? A Mankato professor looks at link between too much work and failing grades. “People who are working high number of hours while they are enrolled have lower academic performance,” says Laura Perna of the Graduate School of Education.
Drug reduces mysterious particle involved in heart attack risk The New York Times Drug reduces mysterious particle involved in heart attack risk Daniel Rader of the Perelman School of Medicine says that lowering levels of the Lp(a) particle represents a huge new frontier in cardiovascular medicine.
23andMe’s DNA data is going up for sale. Here’s why companies might want it CNN 23andMe’s DNA data is going up for sale. Here’s why companies might want it Gideon Nave of the Wharton School warns that any company looking to personalize its products or advertising would find DNA data highly useful.
How is the tech industry thinking about AI's environmental impact? NPR How is the tech industry thinking about AI's environmental impact? Benjamin Lee of the School of Engineering and Applied Science says that it’s not possible to achieve net-zero emissions goals under current investment plans for generative AI infrastructure.
These Philadelphia-area hospitals have the highest cancer surgery volumes Philadelphia Business Journal These Philadelphia-area hospitals have the highest cancer surgery volumes The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania was the leader in cancer surgeries in fiscal 2024.
A battle over religion and schools in Oklahoma could decide the future of the First Amendment NBC News A battle over religion and schools in Oklahoma could decide the future of the First Amendment Marci Hamilton of the School of Arts & Sciences comments on efforts to reinterpret the religion clauses of the First Amendment.
What happens if you are denied entry to the US USA Today What happens if you are denied entry to the US Fernando Chang-Muy of Penn Carey Law outlines reasons that can be used to deny entry to the U.S.
Pa. museum archaeologists discover ancient tomb Harrisburg Patriot-News Pa. museum archaeologists discover ancient tomb Researchers from the Penn Museum and Egyptian archaeologists uncovered the tomb of an unknown Egyptian pharaoh who ruled during a turbulent period about 3,600 years ago, with remarks from Josef Wegner of the School of Arts & Sciences.
Tariff whiplash triggers surge in fear-based shopping across U.S. CNBC Tariff whiplash triggers surge in fear-based shopping across U.S. Wendy De La Rosa of the Wharton School says that national levels of whiplash relating to tariffs and their effect on domestic industries are making consumers nervous.
America’s birth rate sparks fears for the economy Newsweek America’s birth rate sparks fears for the economy Jesús Fernández-Villaverde of the School of Arts & Sciences discusses the U.S. birth rate.