Former Dauphin County employees are getting contracts, raising ethical questions
Claire Finkelstein of Penn Carey Law says that post-employment restrictions are designed to ensure government leaders are free from personal entanglements that could lead them to take actions against the best interests of the public.
Preserving Assyria explores the preservation of cultural heritage in post-conflict Iraq
Michael Danti of the School of Arts & Sciences discusses the Penn Museum’s latest exhibit, “Preserving Assyria,” which explores the preservation of cultural heritage in post-conflict Iraq and showcases the rise of the New Assyrian Empire.
First-of-its-kind trial shows promise of coordinating child asthma care across a city
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Childhood trauma and neighborhood disorder impact mental health of injured Black men
Underneath layers of built-up dirt, Mantha Zarmakoupi and colleagues began to uncover the tiled edge of at least two mosaics, spread across separate rooms dating back to the 3rd century BCE. One that stood out depicted two fighting cupids (top), figures of Eros, the Greek god of love, whose imagery is related to Dionysos, the Greek god of wine and the patron deity of Teos, with a major temple in the city.
(Image: Courtesy of Teos Archaeological Project)
Unearthing the secrets of an ancient Greek city
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A fourth-year student’s aim for common humanity and purpose
More yogurt and nuts, less alcohol and snack foods: How GLP-1 medications like Ozempic are influencing people’s food spending habits
Carrie Burns of the Perelman School of Medicine says that weight-loss medications tend to decrease cravings for foods high in sugar and fat.
Thirteen subtle changes veterinarians would never ignore in their cats
Kaitlyn Krebs of the School of Veterinary Medicine says that cats can indicate illness through behavioral changes such as hiding or spending time in unusual places.
10-year Treasury yields are falling. Want the good news first?
Susan Wachter of the Wharton School says that slower expectations on economic growth and increased risk of a recession could be causing the 10-year Treasury rate to decline.
Trump proposed eliminating Social Security taxes. Here’s the bill that could make it happen
An analysis from the Penn Wharton Budget Model found that current retirees would benefit at the expense of future generations if taxes were eliminated on Social Security benefits.