Science
A lot of kids got to see the last total eclipse. What they remember may surprise you
"I remember mostly everybody went crazy when it got dark," says 8th-grader Kaylee Tress. "It was such a bizarre feeling."
9 months ago
Philadelphia Zoo invites visitors to document animal behaviors during Monday’s eclipse
Visitors to the Philadelphia Zoo can observe their favorite animals and document their behaviors before, during and after the eclipse.
9 months ago
Listen 1:08Here’s what time the eclipse will be visible in your region
This tool from NASA allows you to get your exact window to see Monday's eclipse; all you need is your ZIP code.
9 months ago
Boredom in the Age of Information Overload
Boredom is good for your brain. At least that’s what we’ve been told. But how do we achieve boredom in a world of constant stimulation? And is it as valuable as we think?
Air Date: April 5, 2024
Listen 51:33WrestleMania in Philadelphia, Paul Offit – Tell Me When It’s Over, Eclipse
Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, The Rock and many more will be in town for the Super Bowl of Pro Wrestling - WrestleMania 40.
Air Date: April 4, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:36Where to watch the solar eclipse in Philly
We haven’t seen an eclipse of this magnitude in our region in 40 years. The next one of this size won’t happen until 2078.
9 months ago
Simple tips to safely photograph the solar eclipse with your cellphone
Some people with expensive photo equipment are hoping to get the perfect shot during the solar eclipse. But for the rest of us, a phone camera is what we have to work with.
9 months ago
How Daniel Kahneman Pioneered Behavioral Economics, How Public Defenders Came About
We look at the legacy of the late psychologist Daniel Kahneman. The Princeton University Nobel Laureate changed our understanding of how we make decisions.
Air Date: April 3, 2024
Listen 50:02Not in the path of totality? You can still watch Monday’s total solar eclipse online
Here are some alternatives if you're clouded out during the eclipse or if you can't travel to the path.
9 months ago
Chester County, like much of Pennsylvania, will experience 90% totality during the solar eclipse on April 8.
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University of Delaware students will be part of a NASA experiment during the total solar eclipse
The team will send weather balloons tens of thousands of meters into the atmosphere for experiments on gravity waves and the building blocks of the universe.
9 months ago
Listen 3:34A total solar eclipse races across North America as clouds part along totality
It will be another 21 years before the U.S. sees another total solar eclipse on this scale.
9 months ago
Are you in the path of totality? Total solar eclipse streaks across U.S. on April 8
The moon's shadow will slice a diagonal line from the southwest to the northeast across North America, briefly plunging communities along the track into darkness.
9 months ago
Watching a solar eclipse without the right filters can cause eye damage. Here’s why
When the April 8 solar eclipse draws eyes upward, having proper solar filters and solar eclipse glasses is essential to avoid potentially permanent eye damage, doctors say.
9 months ago
We look into the history of eclipses and what scientists are hoping to learn.
Air Date: March 29, 2024
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