
Science
NASA is looking for people to test out its Mars simulator for a year
Applications are live for a four-person cohort to live and work from a 3D-printed, 1,700-square-foot facility at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston.
2 years ago
First there were AI chatbots. Now AI assistants can order Ubers and book vacations
A slate of tech startups are developing products that use AI to complete real-world tasks.
2 years ago
Can de-escalation strategies help angry customers stay calm?
Staff at restaurants, shops, airlines, faced much more anger during the pandemic. Many organizations offer de-escalation training. But does it work?
2 years ago
Listen 9:00Rage rooms invite people to ‘engage’ with their anger, but do they actually work?
‘Rage’ rooms have become a popular catharsis for people desperate to release pent up anger, but some psychologists are cautious about the hype.
2 years ago
Listen 8:42Reduce, reuse, redirect outrage: How plastic makers used recycling as a fig leaf
For more than 30 years, industry leaders knew recycling couldn't deal with increasing amounts of waste, according to documents uncovered by the Center for Climate Integrity.
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An artist who grew up on the streets of Philadelphia returns with an ‘optimistic’ climate exhibit
Artist Stephen Talasnik’s bamboo sculpture tells the story of melting glaciers.
2 years ago
‘Long Live Sturgeon!’: WHYY, Academy of Natural Sciences host discussion on endangered fish
Scientists discussed the importance of protecting endangered species during an event hosted by WHYY and the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University.
2 years ago
Listen 1:21Environmental groups want NOAA to protect horseshoe crab habitats, and restrict how the species are harvested.
2 years ago
Listen 1:20New EPA soot standard could bring healthier air to parts of the Philly region
Officials predict Delaware County, Pa., and Camden County, N.J., will fail to meet the new standard without further action to reduce pollution.
2 years ago
Listen 1:14Dating apps have a ‘gold mine’ of data on attraction, but does it lead to better matches?
Three in 10 U.S. adults have used a dating app, so what have researchers learned about human interaction, relationships and attraction from all of that data?
2 years ago
Listen 10:55Cracking the code of animal attraction is more than pretty feathers or mood lighting
Zoo curators often go the extra mile to make creatures feel at home under human care. But recreating romance in captivity still involves a lot of guesswork.
2 years ago
Listen 8:03An exhibit celebrating Black inventors and innovators, courtesy of the Black Inventors Hall of Fame, is now on display at the Princeton Public Library.
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Listen 1:03‘Long Live Sturgeon!’: WHYY, Drexel to host discussion on endangered species
Researchers will discuss the importance of researching and protecting endangered species, including the Atlantic sturgeon.
2 years ago
Ahead of Valentine’s Day, we explore the mysteries of attraction — what kindles it, what kills it, and why we’re often totally wrong about who we might be attracted to.
Air Date: February 9, 2024
Listen 48:14A rare find: Largest Atlantic white cedar tree found in Delaware
The discovery of the state's largest Atlantic white cedar tree reveals its rarity. Cedars were heavily logged over the centuries.
2 years ago
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