
Science
New Jersey modifies proposed building elevation rules along the shore by 1 foot due to new science
The state’s latest proposal would require new buildings in coastal flood zones be elevated an additional 4 feet, rather than 5 feet.
2 months ago
Listen 1:20Passenger count at Wilmington Airport tops half a million amid expansion efforts
More than 660,000 passengers have flown through Wilmington Airport since 2023. Officials are planning new upgrades and bracing for continued growth.
2 months ago
Listen 1:21Unique dialect of Delaware Bay seaside sparrow song could serve as an ‘indicator’ for climate change
Seaside sparrows at Cooks Beach have their own “dialect.” Rowan University researchers monitor their songs as a way to track salt marsh health.
2 months ago
Listen 6:06Delaware residents impacted by pollution hope new legislation holds industries accountable
The new legislation increases fines for environmental violations and directs the money to impacted communities.
2 months ago
Listen 0:56Penn State study finds toxic PFAS in 18% of private wells in Pennsylvania
The highest concentrations of PFAS were detected in Southeastern Pennsylvania.
2 months ago
Listen 1:19King of Prussia District is abuzz with honeybees hard at work
The district’s hives are part of a nationwide trend to place bees in commercial spaces.
2 months ago
Listen 4:03Composting and feeding food waste to animals have big climate benefits, study finds
A study by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania found composting and feeding food waste to animals would cut carbon emissions.
2 months ago
Listen 1:14Penn researchers turn a toxic fungus and ‘King Tut’s curse’ into a tool for fighting cancer
Penn engineering researchers modified a fungus called Aspergillus flavus, which may have caused lung disease and illness in archeologists who discovered King Tut’s tomb.
2 months ago
Listen 1:45The Big Chill and the Future of Refrigeration
Amid the summer heat, we explore the history and future of cold technology, from innovations in freezing to the next generation of air conditioners.
Air Date: July 4, 2025
Listen 50:38Delaware lawmakers take steps to address rental properties with lead paint
Landlords would be required to certify their properties are lead-free, or safe from the toxin.
3 months ago
Listen 1:1623andMe made millions by sharing your genetic data — but how much is DNA actually worth?
After years of collecting consumer DNA, genetic testing companies are monetizing the data. But who should profit — the company or the people who shared their DNA?
3 months ago
Listen 9:37Pennsylvania, Delaware receive federal funding to remove PFAS from drinking water
The funding includes more than $36.9 million for Pennsylvania and more than $9.8 million for Delaware.
3 months ago
Listen 1:20Princeton physics experiment aims to shed light on disruptive solar flares
The multimillion-dollar experiment that was years in the making comes as the federal government makes broad cuts to science elsewhere.
3 months ago
Listen 1:53A Pennsylvania fracking report had 8 recommendations. 5 years later, few have been implemented
In 2020, Josh Shapiro, then Pa.'s AG, released a landmark report with recommendations on regulating fracking. Advocates say he has done little to advance them.
3 months ago
Listen 1:19Inside the Dramatic Race to Decode the Human Genome
A look back at the cut-throat competition that led to the historic unveiling of the decoded human genome.
Air Date: June 26, 2025
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