New feathered dinosaur was one of the last surviving raptors Dineobellator notohesperus is the name of a newly discovered species of dinosaur, that lived near the end of the reign of dinosaurs (Image: Sergey Krasovskiy) New feathered dinosaur was one of the last surviving raptors Dineobellator notohesperus lived 67 million years ago. Steven Jasinski, who recently earned his doctorate from the School of Arts and Sciences working with Peter Dodson, also of the School of Veterinary Medicine, led the effort to describe the find.
The risk coronavirus poses to our tenuous, complex supply chain The risk coronavirus poses to our tenuous, complex supply chain A disruption to any single link, from factories overseas to the truck driver delivering goods the final mile, could have a ripple effect, according to researcher Steve Viscelli.
Greener economy ‘not science fiction anymore’ In November 2019, Cohen presented Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez with a copy of the book outside the Pelham Parkway Houses in the Bronx, where they led a training on the Green New Deal for Public Housing Act. (Image: Gabriel Hernandez Solano) Greener economy ‘not science fiction anymore’ A new book from Penn sociologist Daniel Aldana Cohen and colleagues describes four key facets of the Green New Deal and why they could become a reality in the not-too-distant future.
Coronavirus and the election Coronavirus and the election Political science professor Marc Meredith shares his thoughts with Penn Today on what the coronavirus pandemic could mean for primaries, traditional campaigning activities, and voter turnout.
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.