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Zika update: Scientists still learning about ‘strange’ virus
Zika is not a new virus. It was first identified in the forests of Uganda in 1947, but it was only in recent months, in light of a growin ...
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Sick and tired: a look at the health of Europe’s new migrants
In an attempt to flee the horrors of war in the Middle East, refugees like those in the Basroch neighborhood of Grande-Synthe, France are ...
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Produced by Karen Smyles Robert and Benjamin Bynum have been livening up the food and entertainment industries here ...
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On Friday, a record 200 nations will mark the 46th anniversary of Earth Day. The United Nations will begin signing an international clima ...
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The history, allure and tradition of horse racing
Overtaken by lotteries, casinos, and other forms of gambling, thoroughbred racing has become something of a losing bet in recent decades. ...
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Passover begins Friday at sunset, which means Jewish households are stocked with foods deemed kosher. But history has shown that yo ...
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Why do we think our animals think what we think?
“It’s very easy for us to perceive minds in others, when things look like us, when they make noise, when we interact with the ...
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How this ray became a scapegoat in the Chesapeake Bay
In 2007, scientists got it wrong about the cownose ray. Now, they’re trying to reverse the species’ reputation before it̵ ...
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Democrat Vodvarka back on the U.S. Senate primary ballot in Pa.
Six days out from Pennsylvania’s primary election, the on-again-off-again campaign for U.S. Senate candidate Joe Vodvarka is on aga ...
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How far will we go to help an animal with no owner?
We will do almost anything for our pets when they get sick or injured, but there are often limits, medically and financially, to what we ...
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Saving the planet, one cow burp at a time
A methane blocker might be the secret to more environmentally friendly burgers and milkshakes. The belching inside Penn Stat ...
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Pet hospice: providing comfort in the final stages
Palliative care is a growing trend in animal medicine. Paul Rozin has seen lots of dogs come and go during his 79 years. Suk ...
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Going on the record with process for pressing vinyl
Over the past nine years, the third Saturday of April has become a day of celebration for music lovers with the rise of Record Store Day. ...
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The curse and blessing of electronic medical health records
Increased access to our digital health information has brought many more computers into our exam rooms, often creating a barrier between ...
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Philadelphia Art Alliance: A Home for the Arts and Fine Food
Produced by Monica Rogozinski The Art Alliance and Le Cheri have brought together the ideals of craft and design. ...
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