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Un nuevo estudio rastrea cómo las ranas jóvenes equilibran la energía entre crecer y combatir infecciones.
When coroners shield their records from public view, they’re not just violating the public trust. Often, they’re also breaking the law.
A new study tracks how young frogs are trying to avoid a deadly fungal infection.
Deed fraud is a persistent problem in the Detroit area. Only a fraction of victims get justice.
A newly drafted Pittsburgh Steelers player asked whether the city’s rivers are safe for swimming. A water researcher explains what ‘swimmable’ really means regarding the three rivers.
The source was a newly discovered bacterium called Legionella pneumophila that can thrive in household pipes, whirlpools, cooling units and outdoor fountains.
When prosecutors’ caseloads increase, so do dismissal rates.
An environmental engineer who mapped microplastic pollution in three of Pennsylvania’s watersheds explains what it means for our health.
New census data shows population decline is spreading across America. Planning for growth may be actively making things worse.
Communities across the state are demanding to know how proposed data centers would affect their electric and water bills, landscapes and quality of life.
Dina escaped from slavery and sold pepper pot stew on the streets of Philadelphia, while her enslaver tried to recapture her.
Nearly 1,500 healthcare professionals completed the training in hospitals, birth centers and community organizations across the state.
For the first time since 1974, the Haitian men’s team has qualified for the World Cup. This is their story.
In 1976, fans could score a ticket to the MLB All-Star Game for $6. In 2026, tickets start at over $200.
Florida’s current approach to insurance is forcing those who can least afford it to bear the cost of the climate crisis. But different approaches are available.
New research on ShotSpotter’s deployment in Detroit suggests the technology did not reduce officer response times.
Ben Franklin led an effort to print paper bills in the American colonies, after a coin shortage constrained the economy.
About a third of Americans report using high-interest credit cards for everyday expenses as costs continue to rise.
Nearly one-third of Philadelphia schools closed in 2013 still sit vacant while cyber charters banked millions in revenue.
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