Science

The solar projects will lower energy bills for overburdened residents of the Philadelphia region, federal officials say.

Pennovation’s Ghost Robotics has embraced the weaponization of its robots.

The American Ornithological Society will remove people’s names from birds. Many of those birds are now named after prominent Philadelphia scientists.

Plant-based meat made a big splash when it first launched, but now sales have fallen, and two leading companies laid off workers. And yet some restaurants continue to grow.

Only about five percent of plastics produced annually are recycled in the U.S. So how much plastic is five percent? And will recycling that amount make a difference?

How we do our laundry has gotten an eco-friendly makeover — but do greener options impact the cleaning power of our wash cycle?

In honor of Earth Day, we explore everyday choices that can impact the environment in big ways.

Researchers say weed killers can harm the environment and pose potential human health risks.

The new restrictions will apply to over 200 facilities across the country. The EPA says they’ll cut cancer risk.

Supporters leaned in to watch host Maiken Scott interview guests live for her weekly science and health show.

Teams from Drexel and the University of Delaware traveled to the path of totality as part of a nationwide NASA project.

An eclipse on the scale of Monday's event won't happen again until Aug. 12, 2045.

Their project involves an AI-powered stuffed animal that allows people to practice Mam, a Mayan language spoken in Guatemala.

Citizen scientists at the Philadelphia Zoo found the natural world largely unmoved by the celestial display.

The peak of the solar eclipse is over in the Philly region. Clouds thickened as we reached maximum coverage, but brief breaks in the clouds allowed people to see the event.