The Dark Energy Survey used a 570-megapixel camera mounted on the 4-metre Victor M. Blanco Telescope in Chile to image 5,000 square degrees of southern sky. The survey discovered more than 1,000 supernovae and mapped millions of galaxies to help astronomers better understand the accelerating expansion of our universe.
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Mapping the expanding cosmos: Dark Energy Survey unveils clearest picture yet
The Dark Energy Survey collaborative, including Penn researchers, recently released an analysis that gives the clearest picture yet of how dark energy is driving the universe’s expansion and how matter—including galaxies and groups of galaxies—has been organized over cosmic time.
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic can raise bone and tendon injury risk, study suggests
John Gabriel Horneff of the Perelman School of Medicine comments on research suggesting that GLP-1 drugs may increase the risk of bone and tendon injuries and other conditions, including osteoporosis and gout.
How markets can help society adapt to climate change
Environmental and labor economist R. Jisung Park co-authored a new paper reporting that carefully designed markets and supportive public policy can help individuals and communities more effectively approach climate adaptation.
Penn Trustees approve 2026–2027 undergraduate charges and financial aid budget
The University of Pennsylvania Board of Trustees has approved a $347 million undergraduate financial aid budget for the 2026–2027 academic year, along with undergraduate tuition and fees.
Wharton faculty on love, finance, AI, and the Olympics
The latest installments of the Wharton School’s faculty research podcast, “Ripple Effect,” explores online dating, the future of global finance, sports and advertising, and how AI is informing human decision-making.
Beyond cystic fibrosis, the refined base editor could help researchers tackle a wide range of genetic diseases caused by single-letter DNA changes.
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Engineers sharpen gene-editing tools to target cystic fibrosis
Researchers at Penn Engineering have developed a modified base-pair editor that offers improved accuracy and could help treat diseases like cystic fibrosis.
Katelyn Candido, a second-year medical student at PSOM and aspiring neurosurgeon, researches a novel tool’s utility for improving surgical precision. Informed by experiences as a first-generation Hispanic student, Candido also deeply values the human-centered side of medicine, helping drive equitable care in Philadelphia and beyond.
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Who, What, Why: Katelyn Candido on improving surgical procedures and keeping health care human-first
Second-year medical student Katelyn Candido shares insight into her research project on a promising tool for improving surgical precision and efficiency, and why she aims to drive equitable patient care through a career in neurosurgery.
