Why is it so difficult to sleep when it’s hot? Q&A Why is it so difficult to sleep when it’s hot? Philip Gehrman of the Penn Sleep Center offers an explanation—and explores some other recent questions posed by sleep scholars.
30 years after Tiananmen Square, a changed China largely ignores the milestone Hong Kong residents gathered in Stanley Park for a candlelight vigil to remember the victims of the crackdown. Q&A 30 years after Tiananmen Square, a changed China largely ignores the milestone Political scientist Avery Goldstein discusses the mood in Beijing this week, and how the regime has suppressed the history of the crackdown.
A unique perspective on renewable energy Q&A A unique perspective on renewable energy In a conversation with Rachel Kyte, the U.N. special representative and CEO of Sustainable Energy for All discusses how this energy sector has changed in the past decade and what happens when political will doesn’t match the science.
‘Ladysitting’ Lorene Cary, a senior lecturer in creative writing, has written a memoir about caring for her grandmother in her final year, “Ladysitting: My Year with Nana at the End of Her Century.” (Photo: Eric Sucar) Q&A ‘Ladysitting’ A new memoir by Lorene Cary, “Ladysitting: My Year with Nana at the End of Her Century,” describes the year she spent caring for her grandmother in her home.
Will stalemate lead to resolution in Venezuela? Q&A Will stalemate lead to resolution in Venezuela? In a Q&A, political science professor Dorothy Kronick says negotiation is an uphill battle but may be the only way to settle the dispute over who will lead the troubled country.
Up in the air with Anna Peyton Malizia Q&A Up in the air with Anna Peyton Malizia The record-setting senior discusses how to be a successful high jumper, her training schedule, how her ballet training has helped her jumping, and her plans after Commencement.
The world-famous Penn Relays, directed by Dave Johnson Q&A The world-famous Penn Relays, directed by Dave Johnson On Thursday, April 25, the 125th running of the Penn Relays takes its mark at Franklin Field. Tens of thousands are expected to attend from across the globe.
Hammer time with Rachel Lee Wilson Q&A Hammer time with Rachel Lee Wilson The senior thrower is a standout performer on the women’s track and field team, and the holder of multiple school records.
The Israeli elections, explained Q&A The Israeli elections, explained What’s next for Israel, and the stalled Middle East peace process, after this week’s Israeli elections? In a Q&A, experts Ian Lustick and Eytan Gilboa analyze the results and discuss what to expect.
Outgoing Morris Arboretum director says farewell Paul Meyer, former executive director of the Morris Arboretum, sits by a tree in the garden. (Photo by: Nick Kelsh) Q&A Outgoing Morris Arboretum director says farewell Paul Meyer, executive director of the Morris Arboretum, talks through his 43-year career and what retirement holds in store.