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Looking at the advantages of a “greener” kind of plastic
Bioplastics are part of environmental news headlines these days. WHYY Morning Edition’s Brenda Jorett talks with science and enviro ...
18 years ago
PA hospitals are raking in more profits this year
For the sixth year in a row, Pennsylvania hospitals – on average – have earned greater profits than the year before. A report ...
18 years ago
Genetics may play a part in quitting smoking
More Pensylvanian smokers may think about quitting the habit now that the Senate has approved a bill to ban smoking in most public places ...
18 years ago
Fungus comes to rescue in gypsy moth battle
New Jersey this year unleashed record numbers of pesticide in its perennial battle against the gypsy moth. Pennsylvania tripled its effor ...
18 years ago
Art Gallery taps into one of the overlooked senses in art
A new art exhibit explores the compelling odors of a london flat, the seduction of human pheromones, and a smell map of West Philly. The ...
18 years ago
Bringing osteoporosis prevention and treatment information to the public
8-million women and 2-million men in the U.S. are diagnosed with osteoporosis; thinning of the bone. WHYY Morning Edition’s Brenda ...
18 years ago
FTC says companies team up to stall generics
Generic drugs are seen as a solution to the high prices of brand name pharmaceuticals. But federal officials are concerned that generic c ...
18 years ago