We need new kinds of leaders to solve the climate crisis and 100 of the most influential are on this year’s list from Time magazine. … Read More ›
In the push to decarbonize, it is crucial that we consider the local implications of new energy technologies. This is true for direct air capture, … Read More ›
The University of Pennsylvania has been awarded a $2 million grant from NASA to conduct groundbreaking research on lunar robotics. The TRUSSES Project: Temporarily, Robots … Read More ›
Each year, the Nemirovsky Engineering and Medicine Opportunity (NEMO) Prize, funded by Penn Health-Tech, awards $80,000 to a collaborative team of researchers from the University … Read More ›
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Singh Center for Nanotechnology, a building that exemplifies cutting-edge scientific research by virtue of its sleek geometry … Read More ›
Arjun Raj, Professor in Bioengineering in Penn Engineering, has been named the recipient of the 2023-24 George H. Heilmeier Faculty Award for Excellence in Research … Read More ›
In the last year, large language models (LLMs) have come into prominence for boasting a suite of ever-expanding capabilities including text generation, image production, and, … Read More ›
While AI tools promise life-changing enhancements in everything from our entertainment to our medicine, this black box of unknowns has raised legitimate concerns on a … Read More ›
How does the placenta keep harmful substances away from developing babies while still providing proper nutrition? The exact mechanisms remain unknown, which is why the … Read More ›
For the first time, scientists and engineers have observed in real time how two types of nanoparticles made from different materials combine into new composite … Read More ›