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Alice Yorke and Jed Hancock-Brainerd rehearse
NewsWorks Tonight

Far in the future, Shakespeare still plays a part in Philly production

In the theater world, there are playwrights who script their works — and there’s also improvisation, where actors create action a ...

9 years ago

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At the BrainVolts auditory neuroscience lab at Northwestern University a researcher places electrodes on a study participant’s head to capture the electrical impulses created when we hear a sound. (Courtesy of Nina Kraus Northwestern University)
The Pulse
Health

Listening to the brain to reveal damage and disease

Researchers are studying the way the brain processes sound to better understand – possibly even diagnose – concussions. ...

9 years ago

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 Donny Smith descends into one of the Pittsburgh sewer authority's
The Pulse

The dirty lives of Pittsburgh’s sewer cleanup crew

During heavy storms, the city’s backup sewer system dumps raw sewage into local rivers to prevent basement floods and sludge in the ...

9 years ago

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a mural of Philadelphia
Friday Arts
Arts & Entertainment

EAT Café: Everyone at the Table, Paul Santoleri AKA Pawzant, Karen Singer Tileworks

EAT Café: Everyone at the Table Producer: Monica Rogozinski The EAT Café is Philadelphia’s first ...

9 years ago

Megan Schneider (left) and Rachelle Schneider on their wedding day in 2013. (Photo by B. Proud)
The Pulse

The many options of choosing half of your future child’s genes

The list for parents to choose from can include smarts, looks, college major.. even pet preferences and zodiac signs.   Rache ...

9 years ago

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Robert Campbell is known in Philadelphia as the chocolate alchemist. (Catalina Jaramillo/WHYY)
The Pulse

Genomics leads chocolate farmers to hardy plants faster

Growing cacao is difficult but scientists are trying out ways to make the process more efficient. Robert Campbell makes chocolate ...

9 years ago

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the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts
Friday Arts
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia School of Circus Arts

Philadelphia School of Circus Arts Producer: Karen Smyles Philadelphia School of Circus Arts is the region& ...

9 years ago

The vaquita is a critically endangered porpoise species endemic to the northern part of the Gulf of California. (Photo via NOAA)
The Pulse

Mexico and U.S. make big plan to save tiny porpoise from extinction

The population of an adorable porpoise called the vaquita has fallen below 60. Scientists, the governments of two countries, and military ...

9 years ago

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Emily Brooks with her sons
The Pulse

Genetic tests help parents avoid passing on serious diseases

In 2009, Emily Brooks was newly married and eager to start a family. Then her dad, after years of symptoms, was diagnosed with Hunti ...

9 years ago

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Maven
The Pulse

Americans love designer dogs but health problems are common

Buyer beware: consider medical testing before getting a Cockapo ...

9 years ago

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Audrey Butler attending services at Turnersville Assembly Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. (Courtesy of Cheena Butler)
The Pulse
Health

A Jehovah’s Witness balances surgery with beliefs

When Audrey Butler dedicated herself to becoming a Jehovah’s Witness seven years ago, she knew she would never accept a blood trans ...

9 years ago

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Vaping liquid in a variety of flavors are available. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
The Pulse

E-cigarettes’ tricky path as harm-reduction tool

Brian Collins tried everything, from patches to gum to going cold turkey. But nothing worked to help him kick his 20-year smoking habit. ...

9 years ago

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New mom Corrie Ordway and her daughter Ellie. (Ali Budner/for WHYY)
The Pulse

Weighing the option of taking an antidepressant during pregnancy

Managing depression with medicine during pregnancy puts women in a bind, but experts say some risks are better than others. On and ...

9 years ago

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The Pine Barrens
Friday Arts
Arts & Entertainment

David Scott Kessler: The Pine Barrens

Producer: Michael O’Reilly Filmmaker David Scott Kessler has been working on his evolving documentary, “T ...

9 years ago

Actors Sarah Gliko and Jered McLenigan perform a scene from
NewsWorks Tonight

Wilma Theater explores a multiverse of possibilities

At one time or another, we’ve all wondered “what if”–what if I’d taken that job? What if I’d only spo ...

9 years ago

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