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What it will take to make AI-enabled robots safer

In a new paper, researchers at Penn Engineering highlight the need to develop more thorough frameworks for ensuring that AI-enabled robots embody a “do no harm” core principle.

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Awards and accolades for faculty and graduate students

A roundup of the latest awards and honors for several faculty members and graduate students across various Penn Schools.

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Specialized RNA molecules could counter ALS neurodegeneration

Researchers at Penn Medicine have discovered short RNA chaperones that bind to the primary target of ALS, restore its function, and protect motor neurons in a preclinical model, pointing toward a new RNA-based therapeutic strategy.

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How quickly can a bubble pop?

Assistant professor of physics and astronomy Saurabh Nath designed an “air-loving” membrane that can pop underwater bubbles in milliseconds, while discovering a fundamental law that governs these ephemeral spheres.

The city of Philadelphia and the Schuylkill River.

Sixth cohort of Projects for Progress announced

The 2026 P4P teams will receive up to $100,000 apiece to support access to community service, reproductive health, and clean water in Philadelphia.

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ChiaKo Hung: Equipping students and nonprofits for impact

SP2’s ChiaKo Hung researches nonprofit financial management and philanthropy, and equips his students with the practical skills necessary to apply to the social sector.

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Three from Penn elected to the American Philosophical Society

Ezekiel Emanuel, Liz Magill, and Sophia Rosenfeld have been recognized for extraordinary achievements in their fields.

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How population changes are impacting primary education worldwide

Research from Penn sociologist Emily Hannum and colleagues reveals regional trends in whether school-age populations are increasing, plateauing, or decreasing—and shows how different countries are responding.

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Immune linked high risk diabetic kidney disease found

A Penn Medicine study maps kidney tissue in single cell resolution and identifies a form of disease linked to faster progression to kidney failure.

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Kate O'Neill: Bringing hope to uterine health patients

Physician-scientist Kate O’Neill directs innovative research that helps people suffering from infertility, endometriosis, and other issues build families and have excellent quality-of-life.

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What it will take to make AI-enabled robots safer

Awards and accolades for faculty and graduate students

Specialized RNA molecules could counter ALS neurodegeneration

How quickly can a bubble pop?

Sixth cohort of Projects for Progress announced

ChiaKo Hung: Equipping students and nonprofits for impact

Three from Penn elected to the American Philosophical Society

How population changes are impacting primary education worldwide

Immune linked high risk diabetic kidney disease found

Kate O'Neill: Bringing hope to uterine health patients