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Our greatest actors transport us through the magic of fiction, one short story at a time. Sometimes funny. Always moving. Selected Shorts connects you to the world with a rich diversity of voices from literature, film, theater, and comedy. Hosted by Meg Wolitzer.

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Some of the students representing Princeton High School in the Samsung Electronics Solve For Tomorrow STEM competition with their teacher, Mark Eastburn (center)
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Princeton High School students are national finalists in STEM competition for efforts to preserve vulnerable language

Their project involves an AI-powered stuffed animal that allows people to practice Mam, a Mayan language spoken in Guatemala.

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Unimpressed by Philly’s cloudy eclipse? The animals at the zoo weren’t too impressed either

Citizen scientists at the Philadelphia Zoo found the natural world largely unmoved by the celestial display.

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Many still manage to spot solar eclipse in Philadelphia area despite clouds

The peak of the solar eclipse is over in the Philly region. Clouds thickened as we reached maximum coverage, but brief breaks in the clouds allowed people to see the event.

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Worried about eclipse damage to your eyes? Don’t panic

Eye damage is rare and sometimes temporary, but it never hurts to get it checked.

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Want to see how a solar eclipse alters colors? Wear red and green on Monday

Eclipses change the light around us, leading to unusual sights. Monday's solar eclipse also brings a chance to see crescent shapes in shadows and pinholes, as the moon moves.

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How to keep pets safe during the solar eclipse, whether at home or on the road

Experts say pets are unlikely to be impacted by the eclipse itself — but there are steps their humans should take to help them deal with the crowds, traffic and stress.

1 year ago

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How people across the U.S. are making the most of the solar eclipse

Many Americans are making plans, from flying across the country to driving across town, ready to don glasses and admire a phenomenon the U.S. won't see again for 20 years.

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East Coast earthquakes aren’t common, but they are felt by millions. Here’s what to know

Since 1950 there have only been about 20 East Coast quakes with a magnitude above 4.5, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, compared to over 1,000 on the West Coast.

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Delaware Alzheimer’s deaths spike over last two decades amid gap in care

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Clouds and rain? Here’s how to still enjoy the total solar eclipse

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1 year ago

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A lot of kids got to see the last total eclipse. What they remember may surprise you

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Finding our family’s roots through the ‘sepia rainbow’

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Philadelphia Zoo invites visitors to document animal behaviors during Monday’s eclipse

Visitors to the Philadelphia Zoo can observe their favorite animals and document their behaviors before, during and after the eclipse.

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Here’s what time the eclipse will be visible in your region

This tool from NASA allows you to get your exact window to see Monday's eclipse; all you need is your ZIP code.

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Boredom in the Age of Information Overload

Boredom is good for your brain. At least that’s what we’ve been told. But how do we achieve boredom in a world of constant stimulation? And is it as valuable as we think?

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