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Research
In hot water: Coral resilience in the face of climate change
In hot water: Coral resilience in the face of climate change
For nearly a decade researchers from Penn have been studying two coral species in Hawaii to better understand their adaptability to the effects of climate change.
In the News
CalMatters
California’s plan to overhaul a key climate program—raising the cost of gas—ignites debate
A report by Danny Cullenward of the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the Weitzman School of Design predicted that changes to a California climate program could increase the cost of gas by 85 cents a gallon through 2030.
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The Telegraph
Airbnb rentals ‘drive up crime rates’
A study co-authored by David Kirk of the School of Arts & Sciences suggests that Airbnb’s crime mitigation measures aren’t working properly.
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The Conversation
Many wealthy members of Congress are descendants of rich slaveholders — new study demonstrates the enduring legacy of slavery
A co-authored study by Ph.D. student Neil Sehgal of the School of Engineering and Applied Science found that legislators who are descendants of slaveholders are significantly wealthier than members of Congress without slaveholder ancestry.
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MSNBC
Trump’s McDonald’s photo-op was as condescending as it was ironic
An analysis by the Wharton School finds that working class Americans would see about $1,750 more a year under a Harris presidency than a second Trump administration.
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CNBC
Fortune 500 CEO ‘always’ asks her employees this question—Harvard expert says it’s great leadership: ‘Well done’
Research from the Wharton School finds that people become more engaged, perform better, and are less likely to quit when they feel they can contribute their ideas and speak up about concerns.
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Forbes
How to build a powerful professional network with five simple words
Research by Adam Grant of the Wharton School found that altruistic “givers” often reach higher levels of success compared to people who focus solely on self-promotion.
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