How does the brain think?
Eating right, exercising, playing sports, reading and journaling are just a few of the ways you can keep your brain in top…
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I analyzed 3,356 signs to see how language use is changing in three Latino neighborhoods in Philly
Spanish signs are becoming more popular in the Italian Market in South Philadelphia, but decreasing along the Golden Block…
May 6, 2024
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‘Hidden mother’ photos don’t erase moms − rather, they reveal the labor and love that support the ch
Mothers are smudged out and poorly cloaked beneath drapes in these 19th century portraits. But these photos are not so much…
May 6, 2024
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What are nanoplastics? An engineer explains concerns about particles too small to see
Nanoplastics are the smallest microplastics, far narrower than a human hair. Very little is known about their composition,…
May 6, 2024
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Houston area’s flood problems offer lessons for cities trying to adapt to a changing climate
Too much pavement and old drainage systems are just two of the problems communities face.
May 5, 2024
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Media coverage of campus protests tends to focus on the spectacle, rather than the substance
Analysis shows news stories on pro-Palestinian demonstrations at US universities spiked when they involved clashes.
May 4, 2024
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What’s in a VIN? How to decode the vehicle identification number, your car’s unique fingerprint
VINs can tell a story if you know what to look for.
May 3, 2024
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Animal behavior research is getting better at keeping observer bias from sneaking in – but there’s s
Like all people, the way scientists see the world is shaped by biases and expectations, which can affect how they record…
May 3, 2024
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A look inside the cyberwar between Israel and Hamas reveals the civilian toll
The consequences of cyber conflict are primarily felt by civilians, who call for retaliation, fueling cycles of violence.
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On its 125th anniversary, W.E.B. Du Bois’ ‘The Philadelphia Negro’ offers lasting lessons on gentrif
Du Bois’ study, published in 1899, detailed the social conditions of poor Black residents of the Seventh Ward. The area…
May 3, 2024
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Supporting ‘democracy’ is hard for many who feel government and the economy are failing them
One-third of Americans think that “rule by a strong leader or the military would be a good way of governing their country.”…
May 3, 2024
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Many immigrants to the US are fleeing violence and persecution − here’s how the federal government c
People who enter the US as refugees or with asylum generally adapt quickly and become productive members of society. But…
May 3, 2024
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What Shakespeare can teach us about racism
Considered the greatest writer in English literature, William Shakespeare illustrates views on race and whiteness throughout…
May 3, 2024
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As humans, we all want self-respect – and keeping that in mind might be the missing ingredient when
People deeply want to believe they are good, reasonable and worthy. A little humility and curiosity can go a long way toward…
May 3, 2024
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What students protesting Israel’s Gaza siege want − and how their demands on divestment fit into the
There’s been a concerted effort in Israel and the US to block this movement’s tactics and goals.
May 2, 2024
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Columbia University protests look increasingly like those in 1968 as police storm campuses nationwid
An expert on the Columbia University protests of 1968 draws parallels between protests then and the ones taking place there…
May 2, 2024
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How ‘apocalypse’ became a secular as well as religious idea
Events that the media describe as ‘apocalyptic’ reflect changing anxieties about the future.
May 2, 2024
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Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony at 200: Revolutionary work of art has spawned two centuries of joy, goodw
It stands as the crowning achievement of Western classical music.
May 2, 2024
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Boeing’s Starliner is about to launch − if successful, the test represents an important milestone fo
The Starliner has had delays and issues. The May 2024 launch will put its capacity to carry crew to the International Space…
May 2, 2024
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