Science
Invasive Asian longhorn ticks found in Pennsylvania, New Jersey
Here's what to do if you find one.
8 years ago
Mars’ close approach is Tuesday, July 31. A large subglacial lake of (very salty) liquid water has been found on Mars. This conclus ...
Air Date: July 31, 2018
Listen 05:58Rutgers study proposes novel approach for treating traumatic brain injury
More than 2 million are hospitalized in the U.S. every year for traumatic brain injuries. Long-term effects can include epilepsy, depression, and impaired cognitive function.
8 years ago
Encouraging results from experimental Alzheimer’s drug
Results from an early trial give doctors hope that an effective treatment could be within reach.
8 years ago
In science and medicine, we often fail to predict the outcomes of our experiments and actions. The result: unintended consequences. Somet ...
Air Date: July 27, 2018
Listen 48:59Underground lake found on Mars beneath a mile of ice
An Italian team of scientists says it has strong evidence of a subsurface lake of liquid water on Mars.
8 years ago
Natural gas development in Pa. state forests has slowed significantly
The build-out of natural gas infrastructure in Pennsylvania’s state forest system has slowed dramatically in recent years, according to a new report.
8 years ago
We’re drowning in plastic trash. Jenna Jambeck wants to save us
If you leave the tap on and bathwater floods your home, bailing water isn't the first thing you do, she points out. You shut off the faucet.
8 years ago
Guest: Paul Atchley, Catherine McDonald, Russ Martin Why can’t we just hang up and drive? Most motorists have p ...
Air Date: July 16, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 48:57Scientists have discovered 12 more of Jupiter’s moons, bringing the planet’s total count to 79. There are 175 known moons in ...
Air Date: July 23, 2018
Listen 06:29Britain’s big butterfly count begins, with David Attenborough leading the charge
The United Kingdom is counting its butterflies — and will keep going for the next three weeks.
8 years ago
New Jersey issues first advisories for consumption of fish containing PFAS chemicals
State scientists have recommended health limits for 12 species.
8 years ago
Songbird nesting habits may indicate severity of hurricane season
A Delaware professor is using a migratory bird species that nests in Delaware to predict the severity of the coming hurricane season.
8 years ago
Listen 5:33For a long time disability meant one thing — limitations. Think about the word disabled: its literal meaning is broken, not functioning ...
Air Date: July 20, 2018
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