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The University of Pennsylvania dates its founding to 1740, when a prominent evangelist, George Whitefield, and others established an educational trust fund and began construction of a large school building at Fourth and Arch streets in Philadelphia.

More than 250 years after its founding, the University of Pennsylvania continues to achieve excellence in research and education. Among its many more recent “firsts,” Penn developed ENIAC, the world’s first electronic, large-scale, general-purpose digital computer.

The University of Pennsylvania remains an eminent, world-class institution for the creation and dissemination of knowledge, serving as a model for colleges and universities throughout the world.

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Would you and this rhesus macaque choose the same candidate? EcoPic/iStock via Getty Images Plus

Riset: Monyet bisa tahu siapa yang akan menang pemilu

Setiap otak manusia masih menyimpan naluri primitif yang kita warisi dari nenek moyang monyet. Apakah bagian dari otak kamu yang bertanggung jawab saat kamu memberikan suara kamu?
Uma estátua de Jefferson Davis, o segundo a partir da esquerda, está em exibição no Statuary Hall no Capitólio, em Washington. Proprietário de escravos, Davis representou o Mississippi no Senado e na Câmara antes da Guerra Civil Americana. História da desigualdade que persiste no cenário político norte-americano guarda semelhanças com o que ocorre no Brasil. AP Photo/Susan Walsh (arquivo)

Muitos membros do Congresso dos EUA são descendentes de proprietários de escravos: estudo demonstra o legado duradouro da escravidão

Os pesquisadores mediram a riqueza dos legisladores e descobriram que aqueles cujos ancestrais sulistas possuíam escravos antes da abolição têm um patrimônio líquido mais alto atualmente
A statue of Jefferson Davis, second from left, is on display in Statuary Hall on Capitol Hill in Washington. A slaveholder, Davis represented Mississippi in the Senate and House before the American Civil War. AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File

Many wealthy members of Congress are descendants of rich slaveholders − new study demonstrates the enduring legacy of slavery

Researchers measured lawmakers’ wealth and found that those whose Southern ancestors owned slaves before abolition have a higher net worth today.
While Donald Trump regularly discusses the risk of the U.S. losing its powerful standing in the world, Kamala Harris has taken a different approach that also hinges on emotion. altmodern/Getty Images

Politicians often warn of American decline – and voters often buy it

Donald Trump often speaks of an America in decline. Kamala Harris counters with a rival emotional appeal centered around excitement and joy.
The behavioral immune system learned a new proxy for disease risk during the COVID pandemic. gilaxi/E+ via Getty Images

Republicans wary of Republicans – how politics became a clue about infection risk during the pandemic

Reactions like disgust are part of the behavioral immune system that helps you avoid disease. Usually conservatives are more fearful of contamination – but something unusual happened during COVID-19.
When homes lose power, they lose cooling, too. Edmund Lowe Photography/Moment via Getty Images

America faces a power disconnection crisis amid dangerous heat: In 27 states, utilities can shut off electricity for nonpayment even in a heat wave

One in 4 American households is at risk of losing power because of the high cost of energy. Over 30% of those disconnections are in summer, when heat gets dangerous.
Misinformation – such as that a person needs a passport to receive medical attention – can make immigrant moms reluctant to interact with doctors and hospitals. Jose Luis Pelaez Inc/DigitalVision Collection via Getty Images

Immigrant moms feel unsafe and unheard when seeking pregnancy care – here’s how they’d improve Philly’s health care system

Immigration rhetoric and policies have created a chilling effect for immigrants seeking medical care. Two dozen Latina immigrant mothers share their experiences during pregnancy.
Le moyen de défense le plus efficace contre le cancer du col de l'utérus est la vaccination contre le papillomavirus. Getty Images

Qu'est-ce que le cancer du col de l'utérus et comment peut-on le prévenir ? Réponses aux questions clés

Le papillomavirus humain est la principale cause du cancer du col de l'utérus, mais toutes les personnes infectées ne développent pas la maladie.
The most effective defence against cervical cancer is HPV vaccination. Getty Images

What is cervical cancer and how can it be prevented? Answers to key questions

The human papillomavirus is the primary cause of cervical cancer – but not all infected individuals develop the disease.
An interaction with police caused one young man’s heart rate to spike to 130 beats per minute, and it stay elevated for 30 minutes. Spencer Platt/Getty Images

‘It’s a deep emotional ride’ – 12 young people in Philly’s toughest neighborhoods explain how violence disrupts their physical and mental health

A social science researcher followed a dozen teens from different neighborhoods in North, West and Northeast Philadelphia, tracking their family histories and heart rates as they navigated daily life.
Organizations that gather information should establish a framework for responsibly managing user data. (Shutterstock)

Want to know if your data are managed responsibly? Here are 15 questions to help you find out

Responsible data stewardship must take many factors into account including legal requirements, data governance, cybersecurity and user privacy.

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