Science

Philly's Blackfynn breaks down barriers in neurology research data

Pennsylvania state senator suggests humans' 'warm bodies' may cause climate change

2017 Philadelphia Science Festival to feature over 80 events, massive carnival

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Einstein's brain: Slices of genius at Philadelphia's Mütter Museum

Penn study finds potential earlier warning of organ transplant rejection through blood test

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Enjoy free admission to The Franklin Institute during Community Nights

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Infrequently Asked Questions: Why does music give you 'chills'?

Penn researchers helping NASA bid to put man on Mars

Drexel researchers devise headband to measure social brain activity

Pet a shark at Independence Seaport Museum

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View live frogs from around the world at Academy of Natural Sciences

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Princeton University may want to study your brain

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Jefferson launches new integrative health institute

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Science has finally figured out why drunk people get the munchies

Infrequently Asked Questions: Why does spinning make us dizzy?

Penn dermatologists discover unlikely source to prevent scarring in wounds

New body organ has been hiding inside us all along

Science After Hours: Franklin Institute to transform into 1920s speakeasy

2016 will last a little longer thanks to a 'leap second'

Wondering how to spot a liar? Hint: It's all in your head

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Pennovation Center poised to rewire science, spirit of entrepreneurship

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Teams gather in South Jersey to launch pumpkins with medieval machines

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Franklin Institute to host 'Gaming and Robotics Weekend'

People call 'BS' over 'garbage' Bermuda Triangle theory

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CHOP researchers identify gene linked to childhood ear infections

Infrequently Asked Questions: Why can't we see the Northern Lights outside of the poles?

Franklin Institute to host its first rooftop happy hour and movie event

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Putting the latest technology to the test at Virtual Reality Los Angeles

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IMAGES: Views from the Apollo missions you haven't seen

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Book Review: Science writer Ed Yong puts microbes in the spotlight

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All are invited to 'The Franklin Institute of Witchcraft and Wizardry'

Puppets, physics and circus arts combine in new Philly-developed children's show

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Study: Philly air pollution above standard kills 126 people every year

Personalized 'DNA diets': Science promising, but not yet effective

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Academy of Natural Sciences to host Bug Fest

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Thomson Reuters to sell Philly IP & Science division for $3.55 billion

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Go on a treasure hunt at The Franklin Institute

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