
Science
Thousands of bottle caps, plastic pieces littered New Jersey beaches last year, report finds
Though the number of plastic bags found on New Jersey beaches has declined, overall plastic waste persists.
2 months ago
Listen 1:17Why water fluoridation is under fire in the U.S.
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said this week he plans to tell the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to stop recommending fluoridation nationwide.
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence to be used by SEPTA, PPA to catch drivers illegally parked in bus lanes
High-tech cameras will be mounted onto more than 150 buses and trolleys so the Philadelphia Parking Authority can identify and ticket vehicles illegally parked in bus lanes.
2 months ago
Listen 1:11Anglers to cast their lines during New Jersey’s opening day of trout season
New Jersey Fish and Wildlife stocked more than 180,000 rainbow trout in waterways across the state to kick off Saturday’s opening-day event.
2 months ago
Listen 1:10EPA announces commitment to protect fish in the Delaware River
The announcement comes after environmentalists took legal action to speed up the process.
2 months ago
Listen 1:14Researchers at Temple University will look at the effectiveness of the Chance to Ride travel training program and recruit participants in Philly.
2 months ago
Listen 2:34Study finds access to lifesaving medication for opioid addiction in Philadelphia remains uneven
A researcher posed as a case manager and called treatment providers across the city to figure out how easy it is to get medication that reduces the risk of fatal overdoses.
2 months ago
Listen 1:36Biomimicry: What Nature Can Teach us about Engineering and Design
We explore the field of biomimicry, and how everyone from architects to engineers to medical researchers are drawing inspiration from nature.
Air Date: March 28, 2025
Listen 48:51PA Groundhogs and the Center for Forensic Science Research & Education monitor for novel and emerging substances by testing submitted street drug samples.
2 months ago
Listen 3:53Philly area’s MACH2 hydrogen hub funding could be on the chopping block, according to a report
A Department of Energy document obtained by POLITICO indicates funding for the MACH2 hydrogen hub could be cut.
2 months ago
Listen 1:03PGW could explore clean energy with geothermal pilot project at Philly’s McCloskey Elementary School
The gas company is hiring a contractor to study the feasibility of a geothermal system to heat and cool a public school and a rec center.
3 months ago
Listen 1:11NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams return to Earth after 9 months stuck in space
Their SpaceX capsule parachuted into the Gulf of Mexico in the early evening, just hours after departing the International Space Station.
3 months ago
EPA pulls permit from New Jersey offshore wind project
After Trump issued an executive order to pause offshore wind, the EPA pulled Atlantic Shores’ air permit. The company argues the permit was final and not up for review.
3 months ago
Listen 1:15The Mütter Museum’s new exhibit reflects on 5 years of COVID-19
“Trusted Messengers” honors health care workers, community members and public officials who worked to build trust during a time of crisis and uncertainty.
3 months ago
Parenthood could be a protective factor against aging and cognitive decline, Rutgers study shows
A new study showed that parenting is associated with stronger brain connectivity in movement and sensation, which typically declines as people age.
3 months ago
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