Pandemics, quarantines, and history A yellow quarantine flag is raised on a ship anchored off a port in this watercolor painting by E. Schwartz. Pandemics, quarantines, and history History professor Alex Chase-Levenson explores pandemics and quarantines in his upcoming book, and shares lessons that citizens and politicians can take from the past.
Five tips to stay positive and healthy during social isolation Five tips to stay positive and healthy during social isolation In this strange new time, it’s important to stay connected to the people you love and replace the physical contact that’s been lost.
A simple exercise to help stay calm in the face of coronavirus uncertainty A simple exercise to help stay calm in the face of coronavirus uncertainty As the pandemic continues to change, Martin Seligman, director of Penn’s Positive Psychology Center, offers a quick and straightforward way to refocus the mind.
New minor planets beyond Neptune New minor planets beyond Neptune This updated catalog of trans-Neptunian objects and the methods used to find them could aid in future searches for undiscovered planets in the far reaches of the solar system.
Power to the protest: Daniel Gillion on protest movements Power to the protest: Daniel Gillion on protest movements The political science professor’s new book, “The Loud Minority,” traces the impact of protest movements on legislation, voting, and other aspects of American democracy.
Understanding what makes a fact a fact Understanding what makes a fact a fact Professor of History Sophie Rosenfeld and Professor of Education Sigal Ben-Porath unite their perspectives on truth for Penn Today's first “Understand This ...” podcast episode.
The history behind International Women’s Day A march through Petrograd on March 8, 1917, the inaugural year for International Women’s Day. Q&A The history behind International Women’s Day Kristen R. Ghodsee, professor of Russian and East European studies, talks to Penn Today about the global holiday’s history, and why America has been late to embrace it.
Super Tuesday takeaways nocred Super Tuesday takeaways Super Tuesday votes in 14 states offered some surprises and seem to have dramatically transformed the Democratic bid for president.
With ‘The Sacramento of Desire,’ Julia Bloch completes a personal trilogy Q&A With ‘The Sacramento of Desire,’ Julia Bloch completes a personal trilogy The creative writing professor’s most recent book of poetry focuses on her desire for making a family as a member of the queer community.
The curious case of ancient bear bones at a Mississippi dig site Megan Kassabaum is an assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology in the School of Arts & Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania and the Weingarten Assistant Curator for North America at the Penn Museum. The curious case of ancient bear bones at a Mississippi dig site Penn and UNC Chapel Hill researchers theorize that the considerable black bear remains indicate an animal that was a food source and considered close kin to the people who lived there 1,300 years ago.