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Baby tortoises are held by people wearing gloves
Science

Tortoise hatchlings born of century-old parents come out of their shells at Philadelphia Zoo

The 16 were born in a series of hatches this year to Mommy and Abrazzo. The parents are both estimated to be about 100 years old.

6 days ago

A collection of human skulls on display inside a glass case
Science

After 2 years of controversy, Mütter Museum announces new human remains policy

The new policy comes after two years of controversy involving public backlash, staff departures and high-level leadership changes.

7 days ago

Over a billion young people are at risk of hearing loss in part due to headphone use. (Bigstock/alexgrec)
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Science

Could wearing headphones be damaging your hearing?

Over a billion young people are at risk of hearing loss in part due to headphone use. Audiologists weigh in on the risk, and how to protect your ears.

2 weeks ago

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Going to loud concerts can lead to permanent hearing damage, but the culture around earplugs is changing. (Bigstock/Paha_L)
The Pulse
Health

Do concerts have to be so loud that you need earplugs?

Earplugs can prevent permanent hearing damage from concerts. Venue staff and musicians say that now it’s common, even cool, to have them.

2 weeks ago

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Danielle Shoshany and Mert Deniz Polat teaching at Drexel University's BIOMED Summer Academy
Education

Drexel’s Biomed Summer Academy attracts high schoolers interested in STEM careers

The four-week program provides interactive learning about the frontiers of biomedical research.

3 weeks ago

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If DNA testing companies can monetize consumer DNA, how much is your genetic data actually worth? (Bigstock/Romsvetnik)
The Pulse
Science

23andMe made millions by sharing your genetic data — but how much is DNA actually worth?

After years of collecting consumer DNA, genetic testing companies are monetizing the data. But who should profit — the company or the people who shared their DNA?

2 months ago

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President Clinton, flanked by Celera Genomics head J. Craig Venter, left, and Francis Collins, head of the Human Genome Project of the National Institutes of Health, meets reporters in the East Room of the White House Monday, June 26, 2000 to announce that the two teams have completed a rough draft of the human genetic code. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
The Pulse
Science

25 years later: Inside the cut-throat race to decode the human genome

How the competition between the Human Genome Project and its industry rival, Celera, drove forward one of the most historic scientific discoveries of our age.

2 months ago

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Kristy Carabello smiles
Health

Philly woman uses her experience with vestibular disorders to increase awareness and support for others

Vestibular disorders is a group of conditions that can include symptoms like dizziness, imbalance, vertigo and hearing loss.

5 months ago

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Community

Camden County launches Blue Envelope program to help communication between police and autistic drivers

The program, which informs police officers if a driver is autistic, was first implemented in the Garden State in Hunterdon County.

5 months ago

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Parents walking their kids kids to Philadelphia's Guion S. Bluford Elementary on the first day of school, September 5, 2023.
Science

Parenthood could be a protective factor against aging and cognitive decline, Rutgers study shows

A new study showed that parenting is associated with stronger brain connectivity in movement and sensation, which typically declines as people age.

5 months ago

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five recreations of human brains and torsos
Science

‘It’s the year of the body’ at Philly’s Franklin Institute. ‘Body Worlds: Vital’ is on display through Sept. 1

The traveling exhibit uses preserved human specimens to give a deeper look at how everyday choices impact the body.

6 months ago

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Studio 2
Science

Studio 2 Extra: Philly researcher explores surprising link between rats and human history

Drexel’s Jason Munshi-South explores how rats’ adaptability mirrors human migration, trade, and survival. His research was recently published in the journal "Science."

Air Date: January 24, 2025 12:00 pm

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FILE - The injectable drug Ozempic is shown Saturday, July 1, 2023, in Houston. Even as millions of older adults clamor for drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy, monthly use of the medications known as GLP-1 receptor agonists soared nearly 600% between 2020 and 2023 in people under 25 – and as young as 12. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Health

Greater Philly’s largest health insurer to restrict coverage for weight loss medications, citing ‘exorbitant costs’

Independence Blue Cross joins other insurance companies in restricting coverage of Wegovy and Ozempic to Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

8 months ago

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Jennifer O'Donnell of the Friends of Mount Moriah Cemetery lays a bouquet at the reburial site for the remains of nearly 500 people unearthed from a former burial in Old City, Philadelphia. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community

Some 18th and 19th century Philadelphians have been buried again — this time with descendants telling their stories

Eight years ago, construction workers discovered centuries-old human remains in Old City. Recently, descendants and researchers commemorated the reburial.

9 months ago

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the Giant Heart
Arts & Entertainment

At the heart of it all is a heart: Franklin Institute built a state-of-the-art exhibition around an old-fashioned favorite

The “Body Odyssey” exhibit makes visitors’ own bodies part of the show.

9 months ago

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