Science

Pennsylvania researchers prepare to release findings from taxpayer-financed studies on possible links between the natural gas industry and various health concerns in the area.

The Philadelphia Energy Authority released a Request for Proposals Monday that could see 750 low- to moderate-income households get solar panels installed on their roofs.

More than a million U.S. workers over 60 years old lost their jobs during the pandemic. Most furloughed workers went back to work, but older adults are getting left behind.

At the dawn of what some are calling a fourth industrial revolution powered by artificial intelligence, what are the limitations when it comes to fixing a pipe?

We explore how A.I. is transforming the way we work — for good and for bad.

You don't even have to own one. Research shows just 5 to 20 minutes interacting with other people's pooches can reduce stress hormones and increase well-being.

Scientists and researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine are developing a freeze-dried blood substitute that can be used instantly out in the field.

The Biden administration wants states to invest in hydrogen production to fight climate change, but regulating the industry is an emerging conflict in Pa.

Exposure to toxic blue-green algae can cause organ damage in humans and kill pets.

We explore modern attempts at real-life utopias.

President Biden visited Philly to stump for new clean energy jobs in the region. He says a new vessel built at the Philly Shipyard will employ about 1,000 people.

Methane is a more potent greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide.

A recent study shows fine art can more effectively communicate climate change than data visualization.

Drought declarations are not just based on rain. They also consider soil moisture, stream flow, and groundwater, which tends to lag behind rain.

The USGS study is the first to evaluate PFAS in both public and private drinking water nationwide.