Science
PECO’s profits skyrocket almost 50% after 2025 rate hikes
Critics say investor-owned utilities, which enjoy a monopoly, earn too much at the expense of ratepayers. PECO says the increased rates fund needed infrastructure upgrades.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:15Pennsylvania ramps up bird flu response as officials report over 7 million infections in last month
Since the outbreak's start in 2022, about 14.6 million birds in Pennsylvania have died from the virus. Roughly half of those cases occurred in the first two months of 2026.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:12Revenge Feels Great — But the Cost is High
We talk with lawyer-turned-researcher James Kimmel about his book, "The Science of Revenge: Understanding the World's Deadliest Addiction — and How to Overcome It."
Air Date: February 20, 2026
Listen 49:18Bird flu concerns grow in New Jersey as Pennsylvania boosts farm protections
More than 1,100 dead or sick wild birds were reported in New Jersey within three days. No human cases have been reported.
1 month ago
New network of 76 air monitors throughout Philadelphia provides detailed look at air quality
The network will offer hourly air quality index updates posted to a new website, Breathe Philly.
1 month ago
Listen 0:59Love birds? Philadelphians can help scientists by counting them this Valentine’s Day
Skip the roses this Valentine’s Day, and grab your binoculars and a field guide for science, with this weekend's Great Backyard Bird Count.
1 month ago
Zoo staff say the female hawk and female turkey vulture share food, preen each other and have even attempted to raise eggs.
1 month ago
Listen 1:06Finding Your Match: The Science of Love and Attraction
We take a look at the science of love — from what fuels attraction, to the “secret sauce” of compatibility.
Air Date: February 13, 2026
Listen 49:34New Jersey ratepayers will catch a break on electricity prices starting in June
Electricity bills jumped by as much as 20% for New Jersey households last year. This June, some customers’ bills will fall slightly.
1 month ago
Listen 1:15Shocking sidewalks: Why melting snow could spell trouble for dogs
As the icy snow covering sidewalks and roads melts, it might be a good time to break out rubber-soled booties for your pups.
1 month ago
Politicians, energy providers, Big Tech and climate activists are talking about data centers. Here’s what to know.
1 month ago
How much water do data centers use? One in Delaware City could use up to 20 million gallons a year
A proposed data center in New Castle County would use tens of millions of gallons of water every year.
1 month ago
Listen 1:03Proposed Delaware City data center hits major setback from environmental regulators
Environmental regulators in Delaware say the proposed data center, known as Project Washington, would be one of the state’s top polluters.
2 months ago
Listen 1:13Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro wants more data centers but they need to bring their own power
Gov. Shapiro said his data center proposal includes greater transparency, community outreach and water conservation.
2 months ago
Listen 1:11Medical instruments in Bucks County’s Mercer Museum become part of YouTube guessing game
Anna Dhody, a former Mütter Museum curator, created popular videos about the museum. Now she's highlighting artifacts in Doylestown.
2 months ago
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