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Founded in 1749 by Benjamin Franklin, and originally called the "Publick Academy of Philadelphia", the modern-day University of Pennsylvania has grown substantially, both academically and physically. The university now consists of three separate campuses: the West Philadelphia campus which sits on 302 acres and holds 216 buildings, the New Bolton Center built on 600 acres and housing 103 buildings, and the Morris Arboretum standing on 92 acres with 33 buildings.

It seems like when we look to the University of Pennsylvania for our Science Market Update blog series, we never encounter just so-so news. It’s always something pretty astounding and potentially game-changing. For example, today’s blog on a chem-nanotech collaboration that’s led to a huge improvement in methane catalysis presents a very timely solution to a major environmental and economic problem. Read the article.