A refresher on how some East Coast states cap-and-trade carbon
Danny Cullenward of the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy in the Weitzman School of Design says cap-and-trade can’t be the only way states and countries try to tackle climate change.
Your glitchy video calls may make people mistrust you
Stefano Puntoni of the Wharton School says that Wi-Fi quality is an aspect of video communications that is generally left out of discussion about remote work and virtual meetings.
Why many Philadelphia doctors now use AI to record patient visits
More than 70% of all doctors at Penn Medicine use generative AI tools to save time during their day, including Corrine Rhodes. An article by PIK Professor Kevin Johnson and colleagues at Penn Medicine describes how 46 doctors across 17 specialties felt about the AI tool after using it for a few weeks late last year.
Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list features nine Philly-area people, including the creator of a kid-safe power tool
Penn alums Alexandre Imbot, Eli Moraru, and Kausi Raman and current Penn student Crystal Yang have earned spots on this year’s 30 Under 30 list from Forbes.
Americans more likely to accept guidance from AMA than CDC on vaccine safety
A new survey from Penn’s Annenberg Public Policy Center finds that the American public would be more likely to accept the American Medical Association’s recommendations on vaccine safety than the Center for Disease Control’s if the two bodies issue conflicting recommendations.
An ‘illuminating’ design sheds light on cholesterol
High levels of cholesterol are linked to heart disease, stroke, and many other health problems. However, this complex and vital fatty, water insoluble molecule—a lipid—is found in every cell of the body and is not all bad news. It also regulates crucial processes that science has yet to map.
How chatbots shape emotional well-being in the age of AI
Wharton marketing professor and co-director of Wharton Human-AI Research Stefano Puntoni examines how consumers use AI chatbots for companionship and emotional support.
A new study challenges fears about general anesthesia during C-section
Data analyzed by Penn Medicine researchers clarifies risks associated with general anesthesia, giving patients more control over their delivery experience.
