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A neurologist examines an encephalogram of a patient’s brain.

Novel tools for the treatment and diagnosis of epilepsy

Penn neurologist Brian Litt’s work on implantable devices for recording and altering brain activity has led to new ways to treat and diagnose epilepsy.

Gregory Bowman appointed Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor

The pioneer of biophysics and data science has joint appointments in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics in the Perelman School of Medicine and the Department of Bioengineering in the School of Engineering and Applied Science.

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The next generation of tiny batteries

Assistant professor James Pikul speaks to the growth of interconnected devices and the robotics industry—leading to emerging designs and novel research unlocking the potential for smaller, more powerful batteries

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At Penn Energy Week, a time to reflect on energy science, technology, and policy

Hosted by the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy and the Vagelos Institute for Energy Science and Technology, the third annual Energy Week, which runs March 20-24, offers events on decarbonization, careers in the energy sector, global energy security, and more.

A potential strategy to improve T cell therapy in solid tumors

A new Penn Medicine preclinical study finds that a new simultaneous “knockout” of two inflammatory regulators boosted T cell expansion to attach solid tumors.

A group of international grad students is seen from above on the ground floor of Perry World House.

International students offer ‘rich and diverse’ perspectives

Penn’s campus community includes students from all parts of the globe, bringing their unique experiences and soaking in all the University has to offer.

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Real or fake text? We can learn to spot the difference

Penn computer scientists prove that people can be trained to tell the difference between AI-generated and human-written text. Their new paper debuts the results of the largest-ever human study on AI detection.

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Q&A

The hidden costs of AI: Impending energy and resource strain

AI models like ChatGPT have seen notable improvements, but some people are concerned about the societal impacts these new technologies may bring. Deep Jariwala and Benjamin C. Lee discuss energy and resource problems with AI computing.

Microscopic rendering of a coronavirus cell superimposed over data.

What can network theory offer public health?

Penn Engineering’s Shirin Saeedi Bidokhti and Saswati Sarkar have produced a suite of studies that apply techniques from network and information theory to pandemic control and prevention.

Engineered magic: Wooden seed carriers mimic the behavior of self-burying seed

Researchers from Penn Engineering have developed a seed carrier, fashioned from wood veneer, that could enable aerial seeding of difficult-to-access areas, and could be used for a variety of seeds or fertilizers.

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