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  • ‘This is a dangerous virus’
    The New York Times

    ‘This is a dangerous virus’

    According to Louise Moncla of the School of Veterinary Medicine, reinfections suggest that the H5N1 bird flu virus could circulate on farms indefinitely, creating opportunities for it to evolve into a more dangerous form.

    Jan 27, 2025

    Philly schools could be on the forefront of using AI. Here’s what that means
    Philadelphia Inquirer

    Philly schools could be on the forefront of using AI. Here’s what that means

    Penn has partnered with the Philadelphia School District to launch a pilot program to train teachers and administrators on how best to integrate artificial intelligence in city schools, featuring remarks from L. Michael Golden of the Graduate School of Education.

    Jan 26, 2025

    Scientists create tiny anticancer weapons that make tumors destroy themselves
    Interesting Engineering

    Scientists create tiny anticancer weapons that make tumors destroy themselves

    Xiaowei (George) Xu of the Perelman School of Medicine and colleagues have unveiled an innovative approach to cancer treatment that leverages tiny capsules known as small extracellular vesicles to target a specific receptor on tumor cells.

    Jan 24, 2025

    Inside the fight to untether kidney dialysis patients from their bulky machines
    Popular Mechanics

    Inside the fight to untether kidney dialysis patients from their bulky machines

    Diane Alexander of the Wharton School says that the current health system favors the in-center dialysis care provided by two market leaders and may not support breakthroughs, such as miniaturization designed for in-home treatments.

    Jan 23, 2025

    Mass deportations are ‘small investment’—Mike Johnson
    Newsweek

    Mass deportations are ‘small investment’—Mike Johnson

    Fernando Chang-Muy of Penn Carey Law says that mass deportation of immigrants would require funding appropriation from Congress to pay for additional staff, more prison space, and everything else that goes into running prisons.

    Jan 20, 2025