Faculty Experts

December 2024

Professor Chen in the lab

Dec. 4, 2024

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Look up! Temple expert explains the function and future of blimps

During a recent sporting event—perhaps an Eagles game—you might have seen either a blimp from […]

November 2024

An image of a turkey.

Nov. 20, 2024

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Gobblenomics: As the inflation rates goes down, so may the price of your turkey

Over the last several years, it’s been impossible to avoid the headlines when it comes to […]

Image of David Mindich.

Nov. 1, 2024

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Is it biased for a newspaper to endorse a candidate? Journalism professor says no

The Washington Post and Los Angeles Times shocked readers and made headlines last week by […]

October 2024

Professors Christina Baker, C sar Cabezas and Augusto Lorenzino standing in front of books on display in Charles Library for Hispanic Heritage Month

Oct. 8, 2024

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Hispanic, Latino/a, Latinx or Latine? Find out how to use the terms

As language and identity continue evolving, knowing when to use certain terms can be tricky. One […]

September 2024

Graphic of Caitlin Clark

Sep. 20, 2024

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Ahead of the playoffs, experts discuss the WNBA and Caitlin Clark

Since its founding in 1996, the WNBA has fought against other sports for the spotlight. In more […]

Image of the mobile game Flappy Bird.

Sep. 20, 2024

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‘Flappy Bird’ to return after a 10-year hiatus: the true story behind the world’s most viral mobile game

It was recently announced that Flappy Bird, the world’s most-downloaded mobile game in January […]

Rick Ridall pictured.

Sep. 4, 2024

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The NFL is bullish on international expansion, but is it working?

This Friday, the Philadelphia Eagles will face off against the Green Bay Packers in what will be […]

June 2024

Graphic featuring Shedeur Sanders, Livvy Dunne, Carson Beck and Bronny James.

Jun. 25, 2024

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Is NIL a good thing or a bad thing? Sports industry expert weighs in

Caitlin Clark took the sports world by storm during the 2023–2024 season with the University of […]

April 2024

The stage from a previous WrestleMania event.

Apr. 3, 2024

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As WrestleMania comes to Philly, how does the economy stand to benefit?

This weekend, thousands of fans will flock to Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field for two days […]

March 2024

A graphic of the solar eclipse and Assistant Professor of Physics Matthew Newby

Mar. 20, 2024

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An astrophysicist’s guide to the April 8 solar eclipse

When it comes to breathtaking celestial events, few phenomena rival the awe-inspiring drama of a […]

January 2024

Mickey Mouse in Steamboat Willie

Jan. 31, 2024

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The mouse is out: Disney’s original Mickey enters the public domain

Disney’s most storied and beloved character is now in the public domain. As of Jan. 1, 2024, the […]

A student walking outside Charles Library.

Jan. 10, 2024

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Temple news media highlights from 2023

It goes without saying that 2023 was a busy news year. Lawsuits related to student loan […]