Digital Divide: Making the Connection in Schools

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Think You’re Too Young for Colorectal Cancer? Think Again.

Colorectal cancer is rising quickly among young adults – in fact, it’s the leading cause of cancer deaths for adults under 50 in the United States. And after actor James Van Der Beek’s diagnosis and death at 48, many are wondering how to tell when everyday symptoms might actually ...  Show more

The Science Behind a Broken Heart

Love can be one of life’s greatest joys and heartbreak one of its deepest pains. Sanjay talks with psychiatrist and neuroscientist Yoram Yovell about how heartbreak affects the body, why emotional pain can feel physical, and what actually helps people heal. Producer: Kyra Dahring ...  Show more

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In Machines We Trust: Who watches AI watching students?
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