Structural elements of archaea Archaea, a unique domain of life, were discovered in the 1970s in extreme environments such as hot springs and salty lakes, with notable early studies conducted in locations like Yellowstone National Park in the United States. Initially considered unusual bacteria, their distinct genetics and biochemistry led to their recognition as a separate domain, emphasizing microbial diversity and evolutionary complexity. (Image: iStock / rmbarricarte) Structural elements of archaea Researchers shed light on archea, a single cell microorganism, to discover how proteins determine what shape a cell will take and how that form may function.
Penn Arts & Sciences receives record $83.9 million gift Diana and Roy Vagelos. (Image: David DeBalko) Penn Arts & Sciences receives record $83.9 million gift Alumnus Roy Vagelos and his wife, Diana, strengthen science research and education with their transformative gift to the University of Pennsylvania.
Penn scientists reflect on one year of ChatGPT Caption: René Vidal, at the podium, introduces the event "ChatGPT turns one: How is generative AI reshaping science?" Bhuvnesh Jain, left at the table, moderated the discussion with Sudeep Bhatia, Konrad Kording, Andrew Zahrt, and Nick Pangakis. nocred Penn scientists reflect on one year of ChatGPT The Data Driven Discovery Initiative hosted an interdisciplinary panel discussion with Penn researchers in chemistry, neuroscience, psychology, and political science.
Scientists propose ‘missing’ law for the evolution of everything in the universe Penn In the News Live Science Scientists propose ‘missing’ law for the evolution of everything in the universe Stuart Kauffman of the Perelman School of Medicine comments on a study that proposed a missing scientific law identifying “universal concepts of selection” that drive evolution. Meet the unsung scientists behind the Nobel for quantum dots Penn In the News Nature Meet the unsung scientists behind the Nobel for quantum dots Christopher Murray’s lab at the School of Arts & Sciences is delving into the next phase of quantum-dot research to make components for quantum computing, sensing, and communication. Iontronics breakthrough: Faster thin film devices for improved batteries and advanced computing Penn In the News SciTechDaily Iontronics breakthrough: Faster thin film devices for improved batteries and advanced computing Andrew Rappe of the School of Arts & Sciences and colleagues have developed high-quality, single-crystal oxide thin films, aligned in such a way that the lithium ions can move even faster along vertical ionic transport channels. Leading the charge: new research unveils the future of energy-efficent power delivery The rapid movement of lithium ions along the 2D vertical channels in the T-Niobium oxide (T-Nb2O5) thin film results in unique property changes and a chase transition. The blue and purple polyhedra show T-Nb2O5 lattices, without and with lithium, respectively. The bright green spheres represent lithium ions. (Image: Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics / Patricia Bondia) Leading the charge: new research unveils the future of energy-efficent power delivery Penn’s Andrew Rappe and collaborators explore high-quality thin films to propel power into the future. How fireworks could worsen air quality Penn In the News Forbes How fireworks could worsen air quality A report by chemists from Penn reveals that firework combustion releases harmful chemicals and metals into the environment that impact air quality, drinking water and public health. A once-shuttered California mine is trying to transform the rare earth industry Penn In the News Fast Company A once-shuttered California mine is trying to transform the rare earth industry Eric Schelter of the School of Arts & Sciences cautions that the economics of rare earth production are challenging and have worked against U.S. industry in the past. Exploring the relationship between cooking and scientific discovery Laser tomography of champagne glasses: (left and right) counter-rotating convection cells self-organize at the air-champagne interface, and (center) stabilized eddies in a surface-treated glass. (Image: Fabien Beaumont, Gérard Liger-Belair, and Guillaume Polidori) Exploring the relationship between cooking and scientific discovery Penn physicist Arnold Mathijssen and colleagues have authored a review article discussing the history of food innovations and the current scientific breakthroughs that are changing the way we eat. Load More
Meet the unsung scientists behind the Nobel for quantum dots Penn In the News Nature Meet the unsung scientists behind the Nobel for quantum dots Christopher Murray’s lab at the School of Arts & Sciences is delving into the next phase of quantum-dot research to make components for quantum computing, sensing, and communication. Iontronics breakthrough: Faster thin film devices for improved batteries and advanced computing Penn In the News SciTechDaily Iontronics breakthrough: Faster thin film devices for improved batteries and advanced computing Andrew Rappe of the School of Arts & Sciences and colleagues have developed high-quality, single-crystal oxide thin films, aligned in such a way that the lithium ions can move even faster along vertical ionic transport channels. Leading the charge: new research unveils the future of energy-efficent power delivery The rapid movement of lithium ions along the 2D vertical channels in the T-Niobium oxide (T-Nb2O5) thin film results in unique property changes and a chase transition. The blue and purple polyhedra show T-Nb2O5 lattices, without and with lithium, respectively. The bright green spheres represent lithium ions. (Image: Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics / Patricia Bondia) Leading the charge: new research unveils the future of energy-efficent power delivery Penn’s Andrew Rappe and collaborators explore high-quality thin films to propel power into the future. How fireworks could worsen air quality Penn In the News Forbes How fireworks could worsen air quality A report by chemists from Penn reveals that firework combustion releases harmful chemicals and metals into the environment that impact air quality, drinking water and public health. A once-shuttered California mine is trying to transform the rare earth industry Penn In the News Fast Company A once-shuttered California mine is trying to transform the rare earth industry Eric Schelter of the School of Arts & Sciences cautions that the economics of rare earth production are challenging and have worked against U.S. industry in the past. Exploring the relationship between cooking and scientific discovery Laser tomography of champagne glasses: (left and right) counter-rotating convection cells self-organize at the air-champagne interface, and (center) stabilized eddies in a surface-treated glass. (Image: Fabien Beaumont, Gérard Liger-Belair, and Guillaume Polidori) Exploring the relationship between cooking and scientific discovery Penn physicist Arnold Mathijssen and colleagues have authored a review article discussing the history of food innovations and the current scientific breakthroughs that are changing the way we eat. Load More
Iontronics breakthrough: Faster thin film devices for improved batteries and advanced computing Penn In the News SciTechDaily Iontronics breakthrough: Faster thin film devices for improved batteries and advanced computing Andrew Rappe of the School of Arts & Sciences and colleagues have developed high-quality, single-crystal oxide thin films, aligned in such a way that the lithium ions can move even faster along vertical ionic transport channels. Leading the charge: new research unveils the future of energy-efficent power delivery The rapid movement of lithium ions along the 2D vertical channels in the T-Niobium oxide (T-Nb2O5) thin film results in unique property changes and a chase transition. The blue and purple polyhedra show T-Nb2O5 lattices, without and with lithium, respectively. The bright green spheres represent lithium ions. (Image: Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics / Patricia Bondia) Leading the charge: new research unveils the future of energy-efficent power delivery Penn’s Andrew Rappe and collaborators explore high-quality thin films to propel power into the future. How fireworks could worsen air quality Penn In the News Forbes How fireworks could worsen air quality A report by chemists from Penn reveals that firework combustion releases harmful chemicals and metals into the environment that impact air quality, drinking water and public health. A once-shuttered California mine is trying to transform the rare earth industry Penn In the News Fast Company A once-shuttered California mine is trying to transform the rare earth industry Eric Schelter of the School of Arts & Sciences cautions that the economics of rare earth production are challenging and have worked against U.S. industry in the past. Exploring the relationship between cooking and scientific discovery Laser tomography of champagne glasses: (left and right) counter-rotating convection cells self-organize at the air-champagne interface, and (center) stabilized eddies in a surface-treated glass. (Image: Fabien Beaumont, Gérard Liger-Belair, and Guillaume Polidori) Exploring the relationship between cooking and scientific discovery Penn physicist Arnold Mathijssen and colleagues have authored a review article discussing the history of food innovations and the current scientific breakthroughs that are changing the way we eat. Load More
Leading the charge: new research unveils the future of energy-efficent power delivery The rapid movement of lithium ions along the 2D vertical channels in the T-Niobium oxide (T-Nb2O5) thin film results in unique property changes and a chase transition. The blue and purple polyhedra show T-Nb2O5 lattices, without and with lithium, respectively. The bright green spheres represent lithium ions. (Image: Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics / Patricia Bondia) Leading the charge: new research unveils the future of energy-efficent power delivery Penn’s Andrew Rappe and collaborators explore high-quality thin films to propel power into the future.
How fireworks could worsen air quality Penn In the News Forbes How fireworks could worsen air quality A report by chemists from Penn reveals that firework combustion releases harmful chemicals and metals into the environment that impact air quality, drinking water and public health. A once-shuttered California mine is trying to transform the rare earth industry Penn In the News Fast Company A once-shuttered California mine is trying to transform the rare earth industry Eric Schelter of the School of Arts & Sciences cautions that the economics of rare earth production are challenging and have worked against U.S. industry in the past. Exploring the relationship between cooking and scientific discovery Laser tomography of champagne glasses: (left and right) counter-rotating convection cells self-organize at the air-champagne interface, and (center) stabilized eddies in a surface-treated glass. (Image: Fabien Beaumont, Gérard Liger-Belair, and Guillaume Polidori) Exploring the relationship between cooking and scientific discovery Penn physicist Arnold Mathijssen and colleagues have authored a review article discussing the history of food innovations and the current scientific breakthroughs that are changing the way we eat. Load More
A once-shuttered California mine is trying to transform the rare earth industry Penn In the News Fast Company A once-shuttered California mine is trying to transform the rare earth industry Eric Schelter of the School of Arts & Sciences cautions that the economics of rare earth production are challenging and have worked against U.S. industry in the past. Exploring the relationship between cooking and scientific discovery Laser tomography of champagne glasses: (left and right) counter-rotating convection cells self-organize at the air-champagne interface, and (center) stabilized eddies in a surface-treated glass. (Image: Fabien Beaumont, Gérard Liger-Belair, and Guillaume Polidori) Exploring the relationship between cooking and scientific discovery Penn physicist Arnold Mathijssen and colleagues have authored a review article discussing the history of food innovations and the current scientific breakthroughs that are changing the way we eat.
Exploring the relationship between cooking and scientific discovery Laser tomography of champagne glasses: (left and right) counter-rotating convection cells self-organize at the air-champagne interface, and (center) stabilized eddies in a surface-treated glass. (Image: Fabien Beaumont, Gérard Liger-Belair, and Guillaume Polidori) Exploring the relationship between cooking and scientific discovery Penn physicist Arnold Mathijssen and colleagues have authored a review article discussing the history of food innovations and the current scientific breakthroughs that are changing the way we eat.