Science
In Philadelphia’s Eastwick neighborhood, plans for a temporary solution to flooding hit a snag
The issue with temporary HESCO-style flood barriers comes after a plan for a levee in Eastwick was deemed not viable.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:07Anglers warned to not eat PFAS contaminated fish from the Wissahickon watershed
Environmental regulators found high levels of PFAS chemicals in fish tissue sampled from the Wissahickon Creek and its tributaries.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:04Artificial intelligence can help clinicians develop personalized treatment options for people with movement-related disabilities.
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Listen 0:57A new permanent exhibit at Philadelphia’s Science History Institute looks at the contributions of alchemists from the 15th to 19th centuries.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:44Hydropower parts manufacturer in Northeast Philadelphia lands federal research partnership
Kingsbury plans to test new materials for hydroelectric power equipment that can support the needs of modern-day grids.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:09Light pollution, wildfire smoke threaten view of the stars in the Philly suburbs
Light pollution and consecutive summers of Canadian wildfires have made it harder to stargaze in even the most remote places in Philadelphia’s suburbs.
4 weeks ago
Listen 4:57EPA announces new plan to clean up arsenic contamination at Vineland chemical site
The Vineland Chemical Company produced arsenic-based herbicides and fungicides for 45 years, causing widespread contamination.
4 weeks ago
Listen 0:53“There was a big push to not be known as the dinosaur museum,” said one laid-off worker. That shift came with a cost, ex-staffers say.
1 month ago
Listen 6:45PennEnvironment and Drexel University researchers found microplastics in more than 20 waterways across the watershed.
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Listen 1:14Nor’easter aftermath: Sussex County beaches could have long recovery ahead
State officials are working to restore beach access to places like Bethany Beach, which have seen significant dune erosion.
1 month ago
The Academy of Natural Sciences museum is closed. Its supporters aren’t done
Over 200 people gathered for a vigil and march to City Hall as organizers and elected officials pushed for the museum to reopen.
1 month ago
Nor’easter scoured Jersey and Delaware beaches, causing erosion and flooding
A 2025 beach-replenishment project in Atlantic City cost about $40 million, while work this year in Sea Isle, Strathmere and Ocean City had a $41 million price tag.
1 month ago
The Strange Science of Color — And Our Quest to Understand It
We explore the world of color — from how we perceive it, to efforts to describe and differentiate its many shades.
Air Date: September 28, 2026
Listen 49:34Philadelphia-area schools are tapping the sun’s energy and saving money on utilities
Unionville High School in Kennett Square and Universal Audenried Charter School in Philadelphia are building solar arrays that will slash their energy bills.
1 month ago
Listen 1:04What we know about Delaware County’s potential data center plan, ‘Project Trainer’
Link Logistics is testing the waters for a data center that would sit around 100 feet from homes in Trainer, Pennsylvania.
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