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From street food in Thailand to a bakery in a Syrian refugee camp to how one scientist uses state of the art pollen analysis to track the origins of honey (and also to solve cold murder cases), Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Radio goes anywhere and everywhere to ask questions and get answers about cooking, food, culture, wine, farming, restaurants, literature, and the lives and cultures of the people who grow, produce, and create the food we eat.
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From street food in Thailand to a bakery in a Syrian refugee camp to how one scientist uses state of the art pollen analysis to track the origins of honey (and also to solve cold murder cases), Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Radio goes anywhere and everywhere to ask questions and get answers about cooking, food, culture, wine, farming, restaurants, literature, and the lives and cultures of the people who grow, produce, and create the food we eat.

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The Academy of Natural Sciences is closing its museum after over two centuries. Here are some exhibits to see while you can

The oldest institution of natural history in America will close its museum at the end of this month. Here is how the community is reacting.

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New Jersey

Vineland data center accused of operating natural gas generators without permit

The 300-megawatt AI data center is being developed by DataOne for the Nebius Group.

3 months ago

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The Search for Wilderness

Why we seek out the wilderness — and what “wilderness” really means in a world defined by human intervention.

Air Date: August 28, 2026

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Government Accountability
Philadelphia

Philadelphia researchers fear proposed changes to federal science funding could mean a generation of lost scientists

New proposed rules governing federal grant funding would make it easier to cancel research that has been funded and require grants to align with a president's priorities.

3 months ago

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Philadelphia

Researchers find microplastics in insects from Schuylkill River watershed

The researchers found that microplastics were as prevalent in forested parts of the watershed as they were in urban areas.

3 months ago

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Animals

What’s Really Going On Inside Animals’ Heads?

We explore the inner lives of animals, from empathy in baboons to pain in lobsters and odd-couple friendships.

Air Date: August 21, 2026

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Pennsylvania
Technology

Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro signs wide-ranging executive order reining in data center development

While stopping short of issuing a moratorium on new data centers, Shapiro’s executive order accuses developers of “predatory” behavior against local communities.

3 months ago

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New Jersey
Technology

Vineland planning board approves 2nd phase of 300-megawatt data center plan

The plan would make way for the construction of a liquefied natural gas tank and fuel cell units.

3 months ago

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Philadelphia
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A futuristic, hybrid-electric aircraft took flight at a test demo in Philadelphia

As a next-generation aircraft is tested at the Tioga Marine Terminal in Port Richmond, entrepreneurs and elected officials hope to reap economic benefits.

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With creativity and play, Thomas Jefferson STEM camp nurtures the next generation of engineers

America is facing a deficit of STEM professionals. A Philly-based program aimed at middle school kids is trying to turn things around.

3 months ago

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Infrastructure
Pennsylvania
Technology

Upper Merion board denies hyperscale data center campus near King of Prussia

Residents have pushed back against the data center campus, voicing concern about noise, pollution and impacts on property values.

3 months ago

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Energy
Environment
Pennsylvania

Opposition to data center construction is rising sharply, survey says

Opposition has jumped significantly among both Democrats and Republicans, according to a recent Penn poll.

3 months ago

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