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ListenCampbell’s cooking up $125 million for food start-ups
Campbell’s Soup is rolling out a $125 million venture capital fund aimed at food startups. The Camden-based company, which h ...
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Algorithm from Penn aims to help judges determine likelihood defendants will reoffend
During courtroom arraignments, judges often have to make quick decisions about which accused criminals are safe to release before trial, ...
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Algae could be an unlikely helper for cleaning wastewater
Drexel scientists are working on a natural solution to protect rivers and streams. Cities have been tinkering with their sewer sys ...
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ListenIvy student conference at Penn focuses on enhancing mental health, well-being
Students from the eight Ivy League schools will gather at the University of Pennsylvania this weekend for a first of its kind event. ...
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ListenThis computer pioneer was a bit ahead of his time
John Blankenbaker opened the door wearing perfectly pleated slacks and a deep red sweater, shoes polished, his hair trimmed into a buzz c ...
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ListenCivil suit alleging scam shadows CHOP benefactors, pediatric center named in their honor
An upcoming federal judge’s ruling on a racketeering case could put both a prominent local philanthropist and his largest beneficia ...
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Delaware planning massive state-data website open to the public
Want to find restaurant inspection reports, high school graduation rates or a licensed dentist all in the same place? Delaware Gov ...
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How can the NFL make football safer?
In 1905, President Teddy Roosevelt stepped in and saved football when it was plagued by severe injuries. Who will save it this time aroun ...
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ListenAs hyperloop design finalist, Drexel team bringing the ride stuff
In 2013, the famed inventor and billionaire Elon Musk laid out an idea, a sort of “moonshot” for transportation. Calling it t ...
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ListenFor 60th birthday, Philly’s Big 5 revives doubleheader tradition Wednesday
A storied Philadelphia basketball tradition is getting fresh legs this week. On Wednesday, the Palestra will host a Big 5 doublehe ...
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