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With a name inspired by the First Amendment, 1A explores important issues such as policy, politics, technology, and what connects us across the fissures that divide the country. The program also delves into pop culture, sports, and humor. 1A's goal is to act as a national mirror-taking time to help America look at itself and to ask what it wants to be.

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Science

As part of Black History Month, the Princeton Public Library is featuring an exhibit of Black inventors and innovators

An exhibit celebrating Black inventors and innovators, courtesy of the Black Inventors Hall of Fame, is now on display at the Princeton Public Library.

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Science

‘Long Live Sturgeon!’: WHYY, Drexel to host discussion on endangered species

Researchers will discuss the importance of researching and protecting endangered species, including the Atlantic sturgeon.

2 years ago

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The Pulse
Science

The Mysteries of Attraction

Ahead of Valentine’s Day, we explore the mysteries of attraction — what kindles it, what kills it, and why we’re often totally wrong about who we might be attracted to.

Air Date: February 9, 2024

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A hand holds a pill bottle.
Health

N.J. watchdog group finds the state’s substance abuse and treatment industry rife with corruption and abuse

A watchdog group in N.J. says the substance abuse treatment industry is rampant with corruption, greed and mismanagement.

2 years ago

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Health

In budget address, Gov. Shapiro proposes $4 million to erase medical debt for thousands of Pennsylvanians

State officials said an estimated 1 million Pennsylvanians hold some amount of medical debt, and many are subjected to debt collectors.

2 years ago

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Syphilis as seen under the microphone
Health

Syphilis cases are rising sharply in Pa., N.J. and Del., new federal data shows

Public health experts say targeted investments in sexual health education, testing and treatment are needed to bring down syphilis infections.

2 years ago

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The Pulse
Health

How U.S. health care providers deal with hundreds of data breaches every year

Cyberattacks on health care providers in the U.S. have gone up steadily over the last decade, exposing the personal health data of millions of patients.

2 years ago

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Tents line the sidewalk on SW Clay St. in downtown Portland, Oregon in December 2020. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer, File)
The Pulse
Health

How medical records and data sharing agreements bridge gaps in health care and homelessness services

Many people who serve the homeless have no access to any medical information about their clients, and it can be a big issue.

2 years ago

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Health

‘Kids at Play’ in Roxborough is setting up a new mental health program for children

The indoor therapy playground now offers supportive mental health services for children up to age 13.

2 years ago

Dr. Jeanie Tse, chief medical officer at the Institute for Community Living, administers antipsychotic medication to a patient living with schizophrenia in her home
Health

Rutgers study finds patients with schizophrenia are less likely to be rehospitalized when given antipsychotic injections

The study found that antipsychotic injections account for a 75% decrease in a 30-day rehospitalization period compared to oral antipsychotics.

2 years ago

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The Pulse
Health

Setting the Medical Record Straight

Patients now have more access than ever before to their medical records. On this episode, we look at how this can help and hinder care.

Air Date: February 2, 2024

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An Atlantic white cedar as seen from below
Science

A rare find: Largest Atlantic white cedar tree found in Delaware

The discovery of the state's largest Atlantic white cedar tree reveals its rarity. Cedars were heavily logged over the centuries.

2 years ago

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Health

Prospect Medical Holdings agrees to sell Crozer Health to a nonprofit

As part of the approved 270-day window to sell, Prospect has agreed to only engage nonprofit entities as buyers.

2 years ago

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The Pulse
Science

Inside Facebook: A Conversation with Jeff Horwitz

A conversation with reporter Jeff Horwitz about his new book, “Broken Code” and his chase to crack open the notoriously secretive black box that is Facebook.

Air Date: January 31, 2024

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Neuralink has conducted its first surgical test of a brain implant, Elon Musk says. An example of the device, whose size has been compared to a coin and which has
NPR
Science

What to know about Elon Musk’s Neuralink, which put an implant into a human brain

"Imagine if Stephen Hawking could communicate faster than a speed typist or auctioneer," Musk said as he announced the step. "That is the goal."

2 years ago

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