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Kasey Moore and 8-year-old daughter, Sadie, from Northeast Philadelphia wear homemade hats as they watch the eclipse outside the Franklin Institute in Center City
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A total solar eclipse races across North America as clouds part along totality

It will be another 21 years before the U.S. sees another total solar eclipse on this scale.

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Tyler Hanson, of Fort Rucker, Ala., watches the sun moments before the total eclipse, Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Are you in the path of totality? Total solar eclipse streaks across U.S. on April 8

The moon's shadow will slice a diagonal line from the southwest to the northeast across North America, briefly plunging communities along the track into darkness.

1 year ago

Silhouette back view of family sitting and relaxing together. Boy point to solar eclipse on gold sky background. Happy family spending time together. Outdoor.
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Chasing the Eclipse

We look into the history of eclipses and what scientists are hoping to learn.

Air Date: March 29, 2024

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The Pursuit of Happiness, Phillies Home Opener, Studio 2’s First Anniversary

The pursuit of happiness is built into the American ethos. So why are always chasing but never finding it?

Air Date: March 28, 2024 12:00 pm

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(Provided by Temple Health)
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Beyond the scope: Temple Health providers aim to increase access and awareness of colon cancer screening options

Fecal immunochemical tests, or FIT, are stool-based screenings that can be used at home to detect early signs of colorectal cancer.

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The exterior of CHOP in Philadelphia
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Patients and families left in limbo as CHOP and Medicaid health insurers hash out new contract deals before June 30

CHOP officials say failed contract negotiations with two Medicaid health insurance plans could disrupt coverage for “thousands” in the region.

1 year ago

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David Fajgenbaum writes on a white board
Studio 2
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What’s Lost In AI Translation? Can AI Help Cure Rare Diseases?

We talk with a doctor who discovered a cure for rare diseases with the help of artificial intelligence.

Air Date: March 27, 2024 12:00 pm

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The Delaware General Assembly in session at the Legislative Hall in Dover, Delaware
Health

Delaware state employees to see health premiums rise 27% starting July 1

COVID-19 enhancements also disappear later this year for workers and retirees.

1 year ago

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offshore wind turbines in Copenhagen
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New Jersey to fund research on offshore wind impacts on whales

The new funding will help researchers evaluate the impact of offshore wind activities on whales, birds and the marine ecosystem.

1 year ago

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University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia
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Penn and Rutgers warn new federal rules meant to lower drug prices have ‘unintended consequences’

Local research universities are pushing for new Biden administration rules about licensing taxpayer-funded technology to be repealed.

1 year ago

A primary care physician speaks with a patient.
Health

Study: Low pay a driving factor in N.J.’s primary care shortage

The report found that New Jersey has around 17 primary care physicians for every 100,000 people, which is far below previous estimates.

1 year ago

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Sophie Ottaway and her father John Ottaway playing outside. (Courtesy of Sophie Ottaway)
The Pulse
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A shocking secret, years of denial, and reconciling one’s identity: Sophie Ottaway shares her story

About 16 years ago, Sophie Ottaway made a shocking discovery about her identity – she was born a male. The truth brought on years of denial, feelings of betrayal, and trauma.

1 year ago

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Aravind Krishnan
Science

‘Blue-blood’ horseshoe crabs suffer from commercial bloodletting. One Penn student says he has an answer

Aravind Krishnan is developing technology that can test for bacterial toxins using a plant-based alternative to horseshoe crabs.

1 year ago

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An up-close photo of fentanyl test strips.
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New Jersey students warned of fentanyl risks during spring break

“They think it’s something that, if their peers are doing it, it's safe,” said one youth coordinator. “They don’t see the radical risk or the radical dangers.”

1 year ago

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An electron micrograph of Respiratory Syncytial Virus, also known as RSV, which is the leading cause of hospitalizations among infants in the U.S.
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Study shows new infant RSV antibody shot is highly effective. Delaware Valley pediatricians are hopeful for more protections next fall

A recent study by the CDC showed the antibody shot prevented RSV hospitalization in 90% of infants.

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