Bats and COVID Pennsylvania is home to nine bat species including the big brown bat, pictured here. Image: Pennsylvania Game Commission. Bats and COVID A new study from Penn Vet's New Bolton Center tests the guano of North American bats currently in Pennsylvania wildlife rehabilitation centers for the presence of COVID-19.
Additional challenges in bringing research online The Devlin lab are working on creating an extremely cold environment (nearly -460 degrees Fahrenheit) so that the new Simons Observatory can detect cosmic microwave background (CMB), the residual radiation left behind by the Big Bang. Work done at the High Bay is essential for keeping the project from falling further behind after shutdown delays. nocred Additional challenges in bringing research online As research on campus slowly restarts, those whose work requires field surveys, large-scale collaborations, or travel face additional challenges in bringing their research back online.
8 minutes, 46 seconds 8 minutes, 46 seconds Hundreds of health care workers remembered George Floyd and other victims of police violence at a White Coats for Black Lives event at Franklin Field.
Coronavirus or COVID? A glossary to help navigate pandemic vocabulary Coronavirus or COVID? A glossary to help navigate pandemic vocabulary As scientific jargon and new words become prevalent in headlines, social media, and everyday conversations, Penn Today provides key definitions and context for making sense of COVID-19.
Bridging the communication divide for Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities Alum Kate Panzer had just a little experience sewing before she began making the clear-fronted masks. “I’ve learned so much about sewing,” she says. “People across the world have pulled out their sewing machines to provide this resource.” (Image: Courtesy Kate Panzer) Bridging the communication divide for Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities Clear-fronted face masks, better and more frequent interpreters, and amped up involvement from local organizations have made a big difference during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Side Gigs for Good during COVID-19 Side Gigs for Good during COVID-19 Whether making masks, writing letters, raising funds, or shopping for neighbors, members of the Penn community have stepped up during the pandemic to support those in need.
Negative financial shock increases loneliness in older adults Negative financial shock increases loneliness in older adults The conclusions hold even after accounting for changes in chronic health conditions and functional limitations, religious service attendance, and relationship strain.
At home, but still engaged with STEM classes At home, but still engaged with STEM classes While instructional laboratories on campus are closed, students, faculty, and instructors are finding creative solutions for science, math, and engineering courses and projects.
Gaze and pupil dilation can reveal a decision before it’s made Penn Integrates Knowledge professor Michael Platt holds appointments in the Department of Psychology in the School of Arts & Sciences, the Department of Neuroscience in the Perelman School of Medicine, and the Marketing Department in the Wharton School. Gaze and pupil dilation can reveal a decision before it’s made These two biomarkers may offer clues into the underlying biological processes at play in decision making, according to research from neuroscientist Michael Platt.
Virtual vet app wins Penn Wharton Startup Challenge Virtual vet app wins Penn Wharton Startup Challenge Penn Wharton Startup Challenge Competition winner My Virtual Veterinarian, a virtual veterinary portal for pet owners, makes it possible for pets to receive the care they need, when they need it.