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Scientists call for the removal of race in genetics research
Should race be used as a variable in genetics research? A new paper ...
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Teaching medical professionals how to talk to transgender patients
Imagine that you’re a receptionist at a medical clinic. You call the name of the next patient — Fred Jones — and a woman stands ...
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Are more nurses sitting in the corner office?
Nurse executives say clinical experience matters in top healthcare jobs. The way hospitals make money is changing. Governmen ...
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Exhibit highlights the ART of the printed word
The proliferation of fine and private pressed books in America can be traced to the end of the 19th century. A new exhibit at the Van Pel ...
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Parsing tough issues through ‘Trial by Jury’
“I’ve always been fascinated by what happens in the jury room, once the door closes,” filmmaker Kyle Bowser says. ̶ ...
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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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Produced by Karen Smyles Founded in 1972 as the Brandywine Graphic Workshop, the organization remains committed to ...
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Constitution Center follows the long road ‘headed to the White House’
NewsWorks Tonight host Dave Heller talks with Sarah Winski, exhibits developer at the National Constitution Center. As this year ...
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Should the Olympics be postponed because of Zika?
‘I think people aren’t going to go. And sadly, the coverage they’re going to get is Brazil and Zika; it’s not goi ...
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Courts, businesses still trying to decide who owns social media content
Courts are playing catch-up with the Internet when it comes to social media content and its ownership. In one recent case, ...
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In its 200th year, some say the stethoscope is obsolete
Is high-tech imaging replacing rubber tubing and ear buds? Doctors used to just put an ear up to a patient’s chest and ...
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This 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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After bearing his first child, this man says he just might do it again
Boy meets girl. They decide to have a baby. Sounds straight-forward, but this is an unusual conception story. Junior Brainard stan ...
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The Brandywine Workshop, Restaurant Identity Project, The Print Center of Philadelphia
The Brandywine Workshop Produced by Karen Smyles Founded in 1972 as the Brandywine Graphic Workshop, the o ...
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The apiarist’s dilemma: Educating swarms of amateur beekeepers
Swarms of beekeepers are primed to alight in Philadelphia for the Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild’s annual symposium Saturday. ...
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