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Social networks outsmart cognitive biases

Social networks outsmart cognitive biases

A new study from the Annenberg School for Communication shows how herding in networks makes populations more rational.

From Annenberg School for Communication

2 min. read

Tiny, knotted robots jump, fly, and plant seeds
Jiarui Wang holds up one of these programmable knot robots

Jiarui Wang, a member of the Yang Lab, holds up one of these programmable knot robots with forceps showing how something not much bigger than a grain of rice can pack a serious punch in the world of soft, automated robotics.

(Image: Courtesy of Penn Engineering)

Tiny, knotted robots jump, fly, and plant seeds

Researchers at Penn Engineering have developed a tiny, soft robot using opposable materials that are capable of leaping meters into the air with flexibility, responsiveness, and programmability.

Melissa Pappas

2 min. read

A ‘second sight’ on American history
The cast of Sinners on stage at the Oscars receiving an award.

Image: Matt Winkelmeyer via Getty Images

A ‘second sight’ on American history

In her new book, Annenberg School for Communication professor Sarah J. Jackson traces how historical and contemporary writers, journalists, and filmmakers have strengthened the promise of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

4 min. read

Does your insurance protect you from climate risk?
A Colorado wild fire burns behind homes.

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Does your insurance protect you from climate risk?

Research from Wharton’s Parinitha Sastry reveals how climate risk is being mispriced in mortgages and property insurance, leaving homeowners to pay the price.

2 min. read

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The housing market

A roundup of Penn Today stories focusing on the economics, planning, and policies of housing and urban planning.

Penn Today Staff

2 min. read

Enabling robots to chart a better course
Shadow of a drone over a map of housing units.

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Enabling robots to chart a better course

A novel, open-source system has the ability to streamline disaster recovery and parcel delivery by rapidly generating a smooth path plan that cuts travel time and avoids obstacles.

From Penn Engineering

2 min. read

Getting to the root of it: Why soil matters
Aerial view of fields at Penn Vet's New Bolton Center.

Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center.

(Image: Elliot Bullen)

  • Q&A

    • Getting to the root of it: Why soil matters

    Soil specialist Alain Plante of the School of Arts & Sciences explains what soil is, how it works, and why its health matters far beyond plant growth.

    3 min. read

    AI in nursing raises questions about safety, ethics, and human care
    A nurse typing on a desktop computer.

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    AI in nursing raises questions about safety, ethics, and human care

    A new paper from Penn’s School of Nursing explores the potential benefits and challenges involved in the AI automation of the clinical nursing space.

    Hoag Levins

    2 min. read