Science
Stories of the science that shapes our world and news on the environment and energy policy in Pennsylvania
Drexel students join emotional vigil as fight to reopen Academy of Natural Sciences continues
Around 80 supporters, including Drexel students, gathered outside the shuttered museum a day after City Council questioned university officials and threatened subpoenas.
5 days ago
Gov. Shapiro signs law requiring home sellers to disclose more about a home’s flood risk
Sellers will now be required to reveal whether a home has flooded and whether they’ve filed a flood insurance claim.
6 days ago
Listen 0:58For years, Philadelphia has built rain gardens to prevent stormwater and sewage from entering waterways. Are those efforts enough?
1 week ago
Listen 5:54The new technology aims to prevent microplastics from entering the Atlantic Ocean.
1 week ago
Listen 1:07Vineland residents plan to sue data center over unpermitted natural gas engines
The data center in South Jersey was fined last month for operating natural gas engines without a permit.
1 week ago
Listen 1:07Why Nurturing Connection is Good for Your Health
What new research shows about why relationships matter, and how to prioritize them amid life’s competing demands.
Air Date: October 22, 2026
Listen 49:34Delaware’s Mt. Cuba Center touts the benefits of native goldenrods
Goldenrods are not to be confused with ragweed. These fall-blooming native plants don’t trigger allergies and insects love them.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:23The federal government is lending as much as $4.4 billion to restart power plants in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Iowa.
2 weeks ago
Philadelphia is a rest stop for thousands of migrating birds. Can it stay that way?
Bird watching has become increasingly popular since the pandemic. Advocates hope this enthusiasm translates to action.
2 weeks ago
Influential evolutionary biologist’s papers arrive at Philadelphia’s American Philosophical Society
Famed biologist Lynn Margulis’ papers arrive at the American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia after the historic collection was nearly destroyed in a fire.
2 weeks ago
Report says new ChatGPT teen mode poses ‘unacceptable risk’ to youth safety
A new report says ChatGPT for Teens, launched by OpenAI in August, falls short of promises to protect kids who discuss self-harm.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:14A network of air quality monitors grows in a formerly redlined area of West Philadelphia
The network will provide residents of formerly redlined areas of West Philly and Harrisburg real-time info about the air they’re breathing.
3 weeks ago
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