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Solar installers in Pennsylvania weather tariff upheaval
While big solar installation companies have announced a halt to more than $2.5 billion in projects, Pennsylvania solar installers have fared better.
7 years ago
Shortage of rural veterinarians puts farmers, food supply at risk
There's been a shortage of large-animal vets in rural areas since 2003. That's because of low wages, long hours and fewer new graduates wanting to live outside a major city.
7 years ago
Stephen Hawking’s voice is being broadcast into space
Specifically, it will be directed toward the nearest black hole.
7 years ago
Fear and frustration over EPA move to kill chemical-disaster protections
The EPA is taking public comments on the new chemical disaster regulations until July 30, and expects to make a final decision later this year.
7 years ago
As nuclear struggles, a new generation of engineers is motivated by climate change
The number of people graduating with nuclear engineering degrees has more than tripled since a low point in 2001, and many are passionate about their motivation.
7 years ago
The Atlantic hurricane season is here — that time of the year when tropical storms whip their way in from the sea, cutting paths of des ...
Air Date: June 15, 2018
Listen 50:06Puerto Rico crawls toward full re-electrification
As the island’s utility struggles to turn the lights back on, there’s a larger conversation about rebuilding better.
7 years ago
Listen 16:43Enormous dust storm on Mars threatens the Opportunity rover
A massive dust storm on Mars is threatening NASA's Opportunity rover, which has been conducting research on the Red Planet for well over a decade.
7 years ago
As we approach Summer Solstice, vertical shadows come to their shortest length. Stepping out for lunch with your work colleagues tomorrow ...
Air Date: June 11, 2018
New blood test for pregnant women could predict preterm birth
In 2016, one in 10 babies in the U.S. were born before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Worldwide, preterm birth complications are the leading cause of death for children under 5
7 years ago
Math bee: Honeybees seem to understand the notion of zero
Honeybees understand that "nothing" can be "something" that has numerical meaning.
7 years ago
DuPont unveils Experimental Station upgrades
DuPont unveiled a multimillion-dollar upgrade to its new Industrial Biosciences building as part of improvements to the company's Experimental Station campus in Wilmington.
7 years ago
Delaware moves to protect native species
A new Delaware commission will work for the next decade to preserve and propagate plants and animal species that are native to Delaware.
7 years ago
We have dogs to thank for pacemakers. We probably should be a little grateful to mice for the development of chemotherapy. Cows helped us ...
Air Date: June 8, 2018
Listen 49:20At this retirement home, chimps are in charge
Chimpanzees used in biomedical research often have no place to go when they retire. But a sanctuary in central Washington state is now home to seven animals, and counting.
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