Why we’re ‘perilously close’ to a global warming threshold
Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that a critical warming threshold will be passed in little more than a decade if society continues on its current course.
Your dentist may be able to identify a new sign of Alzheimer’s
Dean Mark Wolff of the School of Dental Medicine says it’s hard to say for sure that mouth bacteria can cause dementia or issues with brain health.
Eggs are scarce. These people don’t miss them
Eggs have been heavily researched, but, says Paul Rozin of the School of Arts & Sciences, “as far as I know, no one’s studied the psychology of eating eggs.”
How small talk opens up deeper connections
Emily Falk of the Annenberg School for Communication explains how small talk establishes a brain “synchrony” that allows for more meaningful exchanges.
Philadelphia will kick off America’s 250th birthday with a birthday bash for the Navy and the Marine Corps
Penn and Rutgers will host a historical symposium on the history of the United States Navy and Marine Corps during a commemoration of their 250th anniversary.
Where have all the primary-care doctors gone?
In an opinion essay, Amanda Finegold Swain of the Perelman School of Medicine writes about the continuing shortage of primary-care doctors.
This super common dog owner habit may be shaving years off your pet's life
Kaitlyn Krebs of the School of Veterinary Medicine comments on the dangers of obesity in pets.
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Recording oral histories in rural Uganda
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Older adults might be more resistant to bird flu infections than children
Why researchers are sure that the COVID vaccine saved millions of lives
According to a 2024 survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center, a growing number of Americans mistakenly believe that COVID vaccines have been responsible for thousands of deaths.