Science
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams return to Earth after 9 months stuck in space
Their SpaceX capsule parachuted into the Gulf of Mexico in the early evening, just hours after departing the International Space Station.
10 months ago
EPA pulls permit from New Jersey offshore wind project
After Trump issued an executive order to pause offshore wind, the EPA pulled Atlantic Shores’ air permit. The company argues the permit was final and not up for review.
10 months ago
Listen 1:15The Mütter Museum’s new exhibit reflects on 5 years of COVID-19
“Trusted Messengers” honors health care workers, community members and public officials who worked to build trust during a time of crisis and uncertainty.
10 months ago
Parenthood could be a protective factor against aging and cognitive decline, Rutgers study shows
A new study showed that parenting is associated with stronger brain connectivity in movement and sensation, which typically declines as people age.
10 months ago
Listen 1:04Why the Internet Knows You Better Than You Know Yourself
On this episode, we look inside the secretive world of big data, digital footprints, and what that data reveals about us.
Air Date: March 14, 2025
Listen 48:06The former regulators' warning comes in the wake of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's announcement to roll back dozens of air and water protections.
10 months ago
Listen 1:39EPA head says he’ll roll back dozens of environmental regulations, including rules on climate change
The head of the Environmental Protection Agency has announced a series of actions to roll back landmark environmental regulations.
10 months ago
6 Philadelphia-area water providers fail to meet Pa. PFAS regulations
Coatesville, Doylestown, Audubon, New Hope and Solebury water providers are among 22 that fail to meet state requirements to reduce the “forever chemicals” in drinking water.
10 months ago
Listen 1:28El estudio está ayudando a dar forma al plan de Wilmington para reemplazar las viejas tuberías.
10 months ago
More than 2,000 rallied in Philadelphia as part of a nationwide protest that included almost every state in the U.S.
11 months ago
How the Way We Look Affects the Way We Feel
We explore the connection between how we look and how we feel.
Air Date: March 7, 2025
Listen 48:59Some scientists and government agencies are concerned over the test’s impact on animals, and whether it is still useful for research.
11 months ago
Listen 11:50University of Delaware study reveals 2,000 century-old lead pipes in Wilmington. What happens next?
The students' study is helping shape Wilmington’s plan to replace the old lead pipes as city officials ask residents to help them identify more.
11 months ago
Listen 1:38In a reversal, plans for U.S. natural gas power grow, complicating progress on climate
AI is upending forecasts for natural gas–fired power, including in the mid-Atlantic region. But new plants are a setback for climate goals, says a senior fellow at Penn.
11 months ago
City of Philadelphia requests water, sewer rate hike
The average ratepayer could face a monthly bill of about $91 starting in September, and almost $97 the following year if the increase is approved.
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