Planning ahead in an age of longevity Image: Daniel Balakov via Getty Images Planning ahead in an age of longevity Tamara J. Cadet of the School of Social Policy & Practice discusses strategies for preparing—financially and physically— for an extended lifespan. 3 min. read
How plants ‘hedge their bets’ for better reproductive outcomes nocred How plants ‘hedge their bets’ for better reproductive outcomes Penn biologists reveal how plants respond to seasonal flowering cues while protecting the stem cells at their growing tip, enabling continuous reproduction in changing environments. 3 min. read
Can aging be treated at the cellular level? Image: Wladimir Bulgar via Getty Images Can aging be treated at the cellular level? Penn researchers Shelley Berger and Esra Sahingur explain senescence, the process of cellular aging, and discuss the complexities of developing anti-aging therapies that target these cells. 4 min. read
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
Penn Engineering’s Chris Callison-Burch on 25 years of AI innovation Image: Courtesy of Penn Engineering Penn Engineering’s Chris Callison-Burch on 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