Recreating the smells of history
Gülce Nazlı Dikeçligil of the Perelman School of Medicine says a person’s perception of smell is inherently subjective and dependent on their unique biology, personal experience and culture.
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health hosts community blood drive
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health is hosting a blood drive.
The Spark explores the Morris Arboretum and Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania
The Morris Arboretum is spotlighted as a public garden, a living museum, and an educational institution focused on environmental education.
Study: 98% of teens have school cellphone bans, but majority don’t follow them
A survey by Angela Duckworth of the School of Arts & Science found that stricter cell phone policies in schools are associated with more positive outcomes as reported by teachers.
Omar Hafez wins 2026 CSA Individuals National Championship
Doomsday Clock 2026: Scientists set new time
Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences comments on the Doomsday Clock.
Retail’s risky AI commerce bet
According to Kartik Hosanagar of the Wharton School, AI agents’ owning of shopping data shifts power away from retailers.
Current market ‘speed bumps’ are all short-term opportunities to get in: Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel
Jeremy Siegel of the Wharton School discusses the latest market and opportunities for investors.
Affordability for renters improving — for some
Ben Keys of the Wharton School says higher-range renters have more flexibility negotiating with landlords because there is a larger supply of new buildings.
This autonomous aquatic robot is smaller than a grain of salt
Mark Miskin of the School of Engineering and Applied Science comments on his and others' miniaturization of an autonomous robot 1/10,000th the size of a conventional robot.