Examining the forces shaping world heritage Examining the forces shaping world heritage Lynn Meskell looks at the politics of archaeology and world heritage to understand why we conserve certain places and who benefits from the work.
Transforming aging in place using technology Transforming aging in place using technology George Demiris uses technology to help older adults age in place for as long as possible with a high quality of life.
Iran at a crossroads Iran is functioning under an Internet communications blackout, which has strained economic and family ties, says Penn’s Firoozeh Kashani-Sabet.(Image: Vahid Salemi via AP Images) Q&A Iran at a crossroads In a Q&A, Penn historian Firoozeh Kashani-Sabet, an expert on Iran and the modern Middle East, speaks about the Iranian opposition movement, current protests, the Islamic Republic’s crackdown, and daily life in the country. 4 min. read
Chris Callison-Burch: 25 years of AI innovation Image: Courtesy of Penn Engineering Chris Callison-Burch: 25 years of AI innovation Penn Engineering faculty Chris Callison-Burch, a leading researcher in the artificial intelligence field, reflects on decades of technological innovations that have informed the present and future of AI. 2 min. read
Working in groups can help Republicans and Democrats agree on controversial content moderation online Working in groups can help Republicans and Democrats agree on controversial content moderation online A new study by Annenberg School for Communication professor Damon Centola and alum Douglas Guilbeault explores how content moderators can reach consensus on classifying controversial material online, including inflammatory, offensive, or hateful images. 2 min. read
When employees feel slighted, they work less When employees feel slighted, they work less New research from Wharton management professor Peter Cappelli reveals how even the slightest mistreatment at work can result in lost productivity. 2 min. read
Sniffing out cancer: Trained dogs can detect hemangiosarcoma by scent Dalton at the olfactometer lineup.(Image: Shelby Wise) Sniffing out cancer: Trained dogs can detect hemangiosarcoma by scent Penn Vet’s Cynthia M. Otto and Clara Wilson and colleagues show that trained dogs can identify the odor of hemangiosarcoma, a devastating canine cancer, offering the hope of a better screening tool and more effective treatments. 3 min. read
A study of the ancient built environment A view of the trench with the early Hellenistic mosaic.(Image: Courtesy Teos Archaeological Project) A study of the ancient built environment A book of essays co-edited by history of art professor Mantha Zarmakoupi dives into a historic movement focused on recentering how we think about ecological concerns and the built environment. 2 min. read
Barbie Zelizer: The Cold War and journalism nocred Barbie Zelizer: The Cold War and journalism The latest book from Annenberg professor Barbie Zelizer traces how problematic journalistic practices became entrenched during the Cold War. 3 min. read
Can reminders help you save more money? Can reminders help you save more money? Wharton’s Katy Milkman has led a megastudy on 2 million U.S. bank customers, showing that regular reminders to save encouraged people to put money aside. 1 min. read