The paradox of successful problem-solving
Researchers at the Wharton School found a correlation between early scaling and company failure.
Is your money market fund too expensive? Why high fees may (or may not) be worth it
Research from the Wharton School suggests that “active” investment managers generally don’t pick enough winners to justify their high fees.
Image: Kait Privitera
For dual architecture degree candidate Kelvin Vu, design begins with the body
Image: Doug Chayka
The power of translation services in patient care
The 134-year-old building on College Green will continue to be open for use throughout construction.
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Exterior restoration of a landmark
Those credit card ads aren’t just annoying — they’re costing you money
Itamar Drechsler of the Wharton School says that most acquisition of credit card customers happens directly and without a branch, which explains why American Express is the biggest spender on marketing.
Study finds certain kinds of birth control could raise stroke, heart attack risk
Jennifer Lewey of the Perelman School of Medicine says, “Hormones, when taken in the form of contraception or hormone replacement therapy, may lead to greater risk of forming blood clots.”
Designing the future: Penn Engineering’s 2025 Senior Design Project Competition
Conversations with Katz fellows
A grand experiment in parenthood and friendship
Kristen Ghodsee of the School of Arts & Sciences comments on Americans and the nuclear family.