Sustainable energy generation solutions such as wind, solar, and hydroelectric have long presented enticing alternatives to fossil fuels. However, several factors, including the intermittent nature … Read More ›
The production of chemicals accounts for 40% of all energy currently used in manufacturing, and the process also results in toxic solvent waste that pollutes … Read More ›
Multiple myeloma is an incurable bone marrow cancer that kills over 100,000 people every year. Known for its quick and deadly spread, this disease is … Read More ›
Through major investments by governments around the world, and with companies large and small seeking to realize practical quantum technologies, we are witnessing the dawn … Read More ›
By silencing the molecular pathway that prevents macrophages from attacking our own cells, Penn Engineers have manipulated these white blood cells to eliminate solid tumors. … Read More ›
Nader Engheta was puzzled when he got a call from the psychology department about a fish. In the early 1990s, Engheta, a newly minted associate professor … Read More ›
Mechanical metamaterials are engineered structures that have unique properties that are not possible with natural materials. Now, they are being applied to aircraft to reduce … Read More ›
In recent years, and even recent months, there have been rapid and dramatic advances in the technology known as generative AI. Generative AI models are … Read More ›
Penn Engineering is proud to debut a new podcast series titled Innovation & Impact, which centers on relevant, thought-provoking topics that highlight innovation, with the … Read More ›
Infections caused by fungi, such as Candida albicans, pose a significant global health risk due to their resistance to existing treatments, so much so that the … Read More ›