Science
Vineland data center makes case for on-site power generation during 6-hour hearing
Developers for the New Jersey-based center plan to use on-site fuel cells, saying the new plan will not draw power from the grid or increase residential rates.
2 weeks ago
Can we ever get rid of plastics for good?
Plastic is everywhere. Going "plastic-free" can be much easier said than done.
Air Date: August 3, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:45Red knot populations improve slightly along Delaware Bay, but remain fraction of historic levels
Biologists in New Jersey and Delaware spotted more red knot birds this year, but levels remain significantly lower than before the 2000s.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:18The Academy of Natural Sciences was the first scientific society of natural history in America. 200 years later, it continues to spread scientific curiosity.
3 weeks ago
Baby sharks grow up in New Jersey’s back bays. Climate change could threaten the nurseries
Three species of shark use New Jersey’s coastal salt marshes as nurseries — the sandbar shark, the smooth dogfish and the sand tiger shark.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:19Eradicated in the U.S. for 60 years, the fly returned in June with new cases in Texas. It can infect any warm-blooded mammal.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:10‘We will not be bullied’: Plymouth Township pushes back against proposed Conshohocken data center
Plymouth Township Council is speaking out after the developer of a proposed data center in Conshohocken challenged its zoning ordinance.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:03As utility rates continue to rise in Pa., a coalition is pushing for renewables to rein in costs
About 1 in 4 Pennsylvania families report difficulty paying their energy costs. One in 20 are carrying an average of $1,200 in utility debt.
1 month ago
Listen 1:13Gov. Shapiro highlights life sciences growth with visit to Philadelphia biotech incubator
The $125 million Innovate in PA 2.0 initiative aims to help startups grow, commercialize new technologies and keep life sciences companies in Pennsylvania.
1 month ago
Listen 1:15Do masks protect me from wildfire smoke? Experts say yes — with some caveats
N95 masks are designed to filter out the particles released during wildfires.
1 month ago
How Reliable Is Forensic Science? The Truth About Criminal Profiling and Investigations
How science is used in criminal investigations — and what happens when it’s not as reliable as we might think.
Air Date: July 17, 2026
Listen 49:34Delaware City Refinery faces nearly $1 million penalty for toxic gas release in May
The incident occurred during repairs of pollution control equipment at the refinery.
1 month ago
Listen 0:59About three out of four U.S. residents say they want their elected officials to pass laws that tackle climate change.
1 month ago
Listen 5:12Camden County announces $400 million initiative to reduce sewage overflows
Outdated sewage systems send raw sewage and stormwater through the same pipes, leading to flooding issues during heavy rainfall.
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