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Greenland’s fragile ice: Three new takeaways
Ice sheets in Greenland

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Greenland’s fragile ice: Three new takeaways

The Greenland Ice Sheet is more vulnerable to climate change than previously thought. School of Arts & Sciences assistant professor Jon Hawkings unpacks new research.

From Omnia

2 min. read

Getting into the nitty gritty of sand  
Created materials in the lab.

Penn Engineering materials scientist Shu Yang and Weitzman School of Design architect Masoud Akbarzadeh teamed up to develop a 3D concrete printing system that captures carbon dioxide and boosts the structural performance of the building materials. The solution is based on diatomaceous earth and offers enhanced carbon capture and structural fortitude while using relatively fewer materials.

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Getting into the nitty gritty of sand  

Materials scientist Shu Yang explains the hidden physics of a day at the beach, like why some sands scorch your feet, what makes the perfect sandcastle, and how the same humble grains end up in windows and smartphones.

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Lessons from the Schuylkill River on community-engaged research
People kayak on the Schuylkill River.

Image: Bethany Wiggin

Lessons from the Schuylkill River on community-engaged research

A historian working on both sides of the Atlantic, Bethany Wiggin, a professor of German in the School of Arts & Sciences, is interested in how historic legacies—including pollution—shape modern landscapes and how changed landscapes impact human populations.

3 min. read

Would you trust AI for ethical advice?
A cartoon of a person pointing to a newspaper column.

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Would you trust AI for ethical advice?

Most people would not prefer to take ethical advice from a computer, but a new Wharton study shows how attitudes change when users see how good AI guidance can be.

From Knowledge at Wharton

2 min. read

Can hedging make you a better communicator?
Two people seated at a desk mid-negotiation.

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Can hedging make you a better communicator?

Hedging can make individuals less persuasive, but new research from Wharton’s Jonah Berger shows how communicators can use hedging to their advantage.

From Knowledge at Wharton

2 min. read

How artists have depicted—and shaped—society’s relationship with the sea
Wave painting by Gustave Courbet.

Courbet, Gustave, “Waves.” 1870, oil on canvas.

(Image: Philadelphia Museum of Art: The Louis E. Stern Collection, 1963-181-21. https://www.philamuseum.org/objects/59527)

How artists have depicted—and shaped—society’s relationship with the sea

In recognition of the summer season and beach vacations, Penn Today spoke with history of art professor Ann Kuttner about ancient Roman portrayals of the sea and Ph.D. student Benjy Jude about 19th-century French seascapes.

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