As we age, the cushioning cartilage between our joints begins to wear down, making it harder and more painful to move. Known as osteoathritis, this … Read More ›
Category: Research + Innovation
Duncan Watts, a Penn Integrates Knowledge Professor and computational social scientist with appointments in the Annenberg School for Communication, School of Engineering and Applied Science and the Wharton School, … Read More ›
When it comes to powering mobile robots, batteries present a problematic paradox: the more energy they contain, the more they weigh, and thus the more … Read More ›
As part of The Philadelphia Inquirer’s “Future of Work” series, reporter Joseph N. DiStefano visited GRASP Lab spin-off Exyn Technologies and spoke with alumna … Read More ›
Research is in Penn’s DNA. With more than $1 billion in annual R&D expenditures, the University is one of the top research universities in America. “Research … Read More ›
Kinases are a class of enzymes that are responsible for transferring the main chemical energy source used by the body’s cells. As such, they play … Read More ›
It has now been a year since The Philadelphia Orchestra played as a full ensemble in its 2,500 seat Verizon Hall. Outdoor, socially distanced performances … Read More ›
Even as COVID-19 vaccines are being rolled out across the country, the numerous challenges posed by the pandemic won’t all be solved immediately. Because herd immunity will take … Read More ›
A typical 3D printer works by depositing melted plastic in layers, gradually building up a solid shape as those layers harden. Bioprinters work in a … Read More ›
Public transportation is a cornerstone of urban infrastructure, with agencies like the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) making millions of trips every year. Now, with widespread reductions in … Read More ›