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State agricultural agencies prepare for arrival of deadly bird flu
The avian influenza strain that has decimated flocks of chickens and turkeys in the western United States has not yet made it to Pennsylv ...
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How does Philly’s bike-share program stack up against the rest?
Stereotypical bike-share users are deep-pocketed tourists and tree-hugging hipsters. If Philadelphia wants to succeed where other program ...
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Drexel University to advise the FAA on drone policy
Drones aren’t yet able to legally fly above 400 feet, but even the Federal Aviation ...
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Newly discovered raptor species could easily sniff out prey, Penn scientist finds
A University of Pennsylvania graduate student has identified a new species of dinosaur that lived 73 million years ago in what is now New ...
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When difficulty balancing the checkbook is a tip-off of more to come
Keeping tabs on personal finances is not always a top priority. But in older adults, when that skill slips, it might indicate cognitive a ...
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NJ bill to accelerate transition to renewable energy
A controversial bill expanding New Jersey’s use of renewable energy has successfully cleared a state Senate committee. The b ...
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Pine, orange, lavender… what should ‘clean’ really smell like?
On days with air quality warnings, it makes a lot of sense to stay inside. But it’s not necessarily safe to assume the home is alwa ...
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Lack of research training in med schools could imperil patients, say Temple and Penn profs
A surge in the number of new medical schools across the country has some physicians worried about the quality of education. Facing reduce ...
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Philly’s Bhutanese community responds to earthquake in Nepal
The many ethnic Nepalis who have settled in Philadelphia after fleeing Bhutan are reeling from the devastating news of the massive earthq ...
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Princeton raises the minimum age to buy tobacco products
Next month, 19- and 20-year-olds will no longer be able to legally buy cigarettes in Princeton. The town’s health board has voted t ...
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Sensitivity to bitter flavors linked to immune system protein, Monell scientists find
If broccoli loses its appeal when you’re sick, blame your immune system. According to new work from the ...
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ListenImmunotherapy takes center stage at annual cancer meeting in Philly
This week, Philadelphia has been crowded with even more oncologists and cancer researchers than usual. The Pennsylvania Convention ...
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