Minds in the wild Brannon lab manager Nuwar Ahmed (in red) plays the cup game with a young participant. The object is to “feed” the dino a fish hidden under a different cup each round. The researchers then watch to see how many tries it takes the children to find the fish. (Photo: Brooke Sietinsons) Minds in the wild As part of a MindCORE effort to bring research into the community, behavioral psychologist Elizabeth Brannon and her team spent the summer conducting two studies at the Academy of Natural Sciences to better understand how children learn.
Researchers discover new topological phases in a class of optical materials Researchers discover new topological phases in a class of optical materials These unique topological phases, which imbue materials with new properties, provide a pathway for future optical-electronic applications such as telecommunications devices and quantum computers.
Fruit flies’ microbiomes shape their evolution An ambitious outdoor experiment in fruit flies at Pennovation Works revealed that an altered microbiome can drive evolutionary change. (Photo: Seth Rudman) Fruit flies’ microbiomes shape their evolution In just five generations, an altered microbiome can lead to genome-wide evolution in fruit flies, according to new research led by Paul Schmidt and postdoc Seth Rudman of the School of Arts and Sciences.
Dissecting the Green New Deal Billy Fleming (left), Wilks Family Director for the Ian L. McHarg Center at the Stuart Weitzman School of Design and Daniel Aldana Cohen, who runs the Socio-Spatial Climate Collaborative (SC)2 at Penn, organized the day-long event. (Photo: Lou Caltabiano) Dissecting the Green New Deal During what’s likely the largest climate event ever held at Penn, leaders in a range of fields discussed the practicalities and implications of the resolution introduced into Congress in February aimed at stemming climate change.
Black boys, grief, and guns in urban schools Black boys, grief, and guns in urban schools Nora Gross, a joint doctoral candidate in sociology and education, examines how students grieve and recover after gun violence kills peers.
Researchers think small to make progress toward better fuel cells Researchers think small to make progress toward better fuel cells A collaborative study describes how fuel cells, which use chemical energy to power cars and devices, can be developed to be more cost-effective and efficient in the long term.
Fall into the arts “Talking Continents” by Jaume Plensa. (Photo: ©Jaume Plensa, courtesy Galerie Lelong & Co) Fall into the arts An active time of year for the arts community, the University’s fall arts and culture offerings range from a sculpture exhibit from Jaume Plensa, at Arthur Ross Gallery, to a viewing garden along the Rail Park.
What is ‘guaranteed income’? Q&A What is ‘guaranteed income’? A Q&A with Amy Castro Baker, an assistant professor in the School of Social Policy & Practice and co-principal investigator of a new study examining the impacts of guaranteed income.
New undergraduate design major launched in College of Arts and Sciences The new undergraduate design major and a restructured fine arts major are a collaboration between the Stuart Weitzman School of Design and the College of Arts and Sciences. New undergraduate design major launched in College of Arts and Sciences A new undergraduate major in design launched this semester, along with a now-enhanced fine arts major, is being offered through a collaboration between the Stuart Weitzman School of Design and the College of Arts and Sciences.
Hunter-gatherers agree on what is moral, but not who is moral Photo: Eduardo Azevedo Hunter-gatherers agree on what is moral, but not who is moral In determining whether there is a universal concept of moral character, research could provide insight into ways to improve our interactions with one another.