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The type of salt a city uses is driven by both environmental and economic factors. (AP File Photo/Timothy Jacobsen)
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How rock salt melts ice, and why less is often more

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How a romantic gesture helped bring surgical gloves to American operating rooms

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When science meets politics

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In quest for fidelity, a model from the animal kingdom

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Could the next great bottle of wine you buy be from… (gulp)… England?

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In order to know birds, we must first acquaint ourselves with lice

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 'Adverse tiering' of drugs used to treat HIV/AIDS results in discrimination against AIDS patients in federal health exchanges, consumer advocates say. (NewsWorks file photo)
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La Ley de Asistencia Asequible: a look at the struggles and successes in Latino outreach during round two of open enrollment

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Valentine’s Day, health policy nerd style

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Chris Matthews: The 2016 Democratic National Convention belongs in Philadelphia

Philly native Chris Matthews, host of Hardball with Chris Matthews on MSNBC, offers perspective on the media landscape in light of person ...

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Art of Food — Produced by Monica Rogozinski Art of Food pairs two of the most knowledgeable cheese experts in Philadelphia: bl ...

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The Pennsylvania State Capitol dome in Harrisburg (NewsWorks File Photo)
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How much are Pa. legislators paying for district offices?

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A drill rig
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Wolf’s gas severance tax proposal may be first step in elaborate political dance

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DeepFace creates a 3D face model
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Web Hits: Brian Williams’ war stories, Facebook goes deep, and Jim Kenney tweets

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Should websites be required to provide better access to the disabled?

Nearly a quarter century after the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, many web portals are still challenging to navigate. ...

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After 10 years of delay and deliberation, Pennsylvania lawmakers have finally revamped the requirements for high school graduation. Gov. Tom Wolf intends to sign the measure. (Shutterstock)
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For sale: Medical school names, legacies

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