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Michele W. Berger
Opening the Teach-in by breaking down barriers
The first full day of the Penn Teach-in engaged participants with expert panels on vaccine denial and firearm violence, an "evolutionary walk through time," and a dialogue on the production and dissemination of knowledge.
Katherine Unger Baillie, Michele W. Berger ・
Short-term effects of Daylight Saving Time
Assaults decrease by 3 percent the Monday after the switch to Daylight Saving Time in the spring, according to research from Penn criminologists.
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Cleaning up vacant lots makes neighborhoods safer
Removing trash and debris, grading land, planting new grass, and maintaining lots resulted in a 29 percent reduction in gun violence, 22 percent decrease in burglaries, and 30 percent drop in nuisances.
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Why Individualized Care Will Become the Gold Standard for Depression Patients
A personalized approach to care is effective, yet the ability to discern and provide the best option for a particular individual remains a challenge.
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What we have here is a failure to communicate
Would you notice if someone said “Colorless green ideas sleep furiously” to you mid-conversation? Research says probably not.
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Telling the stories of urban life, one book at a time
The “City in the Twenty-First Century” series has published more than three dozen books, aimed at showcasing a breadth of experiences about the urban condition.
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Plagued by the flu: managing influenza in 1918 and today
A hundred years ago, the flu pandemic hit Philadelphia. Today, Penn researchers are working to prevent a future outbreak.
Katherine Unger Baillie, Michele W. Berger ・
Justice Ginsburg talks hope, the death penalty, and the future of women’s rights
The celebrated Supreme Court Justice shares her experience from 25 years on the bench.
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5 science-based tips for building love that lasts
Aristotle and the field of positive psychology may have more to say about modern-day relationships than we know.
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Moving beyond a mobility-focused approach to city planning
Instead of thinking about moving people from point A to point B, think about how to make A and B better, more welcoming places.
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