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Spotlight: OCRHC presents journalist Mark Lane, SNAP Orlando, and Otronicon

The Orange County Regional History Center has a new event called the Brechner Speaker Series, which honors the late Joseph L. Brechner, a longtime…

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Scientists Sent Mighty Mice To Space To Improve Treatments Back On Earth

Forty mice spent more than a month in orbit to test two approaches to strengthening muscle and bone in microgravity conditions. The results could help people with muscle and bone diseases.

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After Controversial Leaders Step Down, The Women's March Tries Again In 2020

For the fourth year, the anti-Trump Women's March will stage events in Washington, D.C., and other places. After years of controversy, the group now has new leadership and a new focus.

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Fresh Air: Filmed Before The Fires, 'Seven Worlds' Shows Off Australia's Amazing Wildlife

BBC America's new docuseries, Seven Worlds, One Planet, uses cutting-edge technology to showcase extraordinary creatures on seven continents. It's narrated by Sir David Attenborough.

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Sepsis Likely To Blame For 20% Of Worldwide Deaths

Sepsis, or blood poisoning, arises when the body overreacts to an infection. An analysis finds that it may be involved in 20% of deaths worldwide, twice the proportion previously estimated.

African American students face more alienation, racial discrimination, and violence than their peers. Photo: Flickr Creative Commons

University of Central Florida Study Identifies Risk Factors African American Students Face from Institutional Racism

A study co-authored by a University of Central Florida professor has laid out a framework for teachers and administrators to improve the health and academic outcomes of black youth. The study found that the alienation, racial discrimination, and violence black youth face at school can have adverse effects on their well being.

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From the Pages of Orlando Weekly: HB 136 would make it a second-degree felony for health care practitioners to administer treatment to transgender minors

State Rep. Anthony Sabatini has kicked off the 2020 legislative session with yet another anti-LGBT act.On Monday, he filed HB 136, a bill that would make…

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For Some Women Nearing Menopause, Depression And Anxiety Can Spike

Women with a history of depression and anxiety are at a higher risk of having a flare-up during the time leading up to menopause. And getting doctors to take the issue seriously can be challenging.

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Bill Could Mandate Bible Electives in Florida's Public High Schools

A bill in the Florida legislature would make Bible classes mandatory electives in public high schools. The original bill filed in the House during the last legislative session died in committee. But now with a companion bill in the Senate-supporters say it might have a better shot of passing the second time around.

Education & Environment Key Issues In Gov. DeSantis' State Of The State Address

Education and the environment were two of the key themes Governor Ron DeSantis focused on during his State of the State address, kicking off the 2020 legislative session. For more on how these issues affect Central Florida, Republican political analyst Frank Torres and Democratic political analyst Dick Batchelor spoke to 90.7’s Matthew Peddie.

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