Sarah Rothman

Because researchers often receive public dollars and results can affect public policy, falsifying data is a very serious crime.

Do you remember the first time you saw an elephant? Nah, me either. But if we were elephants we might remember. The old saying about having a memory like an elephant's isn't a myth. Science agrees that elephants build up a memory of each other over time. The oldest members of the group can indicate to the others whether a newcomer is friendly or not.

Volunteerism is reaching record highs in many parts of the country; students should think about giving their time.

America created the Atomic Energy Commission to oversee nuclear power; nation should take up similar effort stem cells.

From bankrupt social programs to a trashed environment, we aren't ready for continued American population growth.

Many people are unable to stop their own obesity; allowing for the release of obesity pills could keep millions healthy.

Students must understand the teacher tenure process, since it decides which teachers stay and which teachers go.

In January 2005, then-Harvard University President Lawrence Summers gave the speech heard 'round the world. In a talk presented at a conference on diversifying the science and engineering workforce, he hypothesised that differences in innate abilities are responsible for the relative scarcity of women in science.

As we speak, American scientists are packing their bags and moving to Singapore.

I suppose it's old news by now that Penn has fallen to No. 7 (from No. 4) in the U.S. News & World Report rankings this fall. What a disappointment! What did we do to deserve this? Increasing class sizes? Disappointing statistics for the Class of '10? And, most importantly, was Amy Gutmann reprimanded? Apparently not.