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Science

A watercolor and collage illustration of Mars in space with satellites
The Pulse
Space

Destination: Mars

For thousands of years, humans have obsessed over Mars from afar. At first, maybe it was the fact that Mars stands out in the night sky b ...

Air Date: November 12, 2021

Listen 49:28
A wind turbine in front of a steaming coal power plant
NPR
Energy
Environment
International

Glasgow climate pledges are ‘lip service’ without far more aggressive plans

A new analysis finds that of the many pledges to zero out climate emissions, just four — Chile, Costa Rica, the E.U. and the U.K. — have concrete plans to achieve that.

4 years ago

Research associate Jess Anton prepares samples with automated sample preparation equipment. (Zoë Read/WHYY)
Delaware
Environment

How a lab works to seek and destroy the harmful chemicals known as PFAS

With about 4,700 different PFAS, these "forever chemicals" are a formidable issue to tackle. The Center for PFAS Solutions can test for 40 of them.

4 years ago

Listen 4:08
A kayaker paddles down a portion of I-676
NPR
Environment
National
Public Safety

This is what the world looks like if we pass the crucial 1.5-degree climate threshold

Despite new pledges to cut emissions, the world is not on track to hit a key climate change target. Scientists warn a planet hotter than that will look very different.

4 years ago

The Asia Vision LNG carrier ship sits docked at the Cheniere Energy Inc. terminal in this aerial photograph taken over Sabine Pass, Texas, U.S., on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016. Cheniere said in a statement last month. Cheniere Energy Inc. expects to ship the first cargo of liquefied natural gas on Wednesday to Brazil with another tanker to be loaded a few days later, marking the historic start of U.S. shale exports and sending its shares up the most in more than a month. (Lindsey Janies/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
NPR
Energy
Environment
Government

Despite their climate pledges, the U.S. and others export huge amounts of fossil fuels

4 years ago

Vehicles are under water during flooding
Energy
Environment
Pennsylvania
Sustainability
State Impact Pennsylvania

In Pa., poll shows many people aren’t confident in knowledge of climate change or its effects

Less than a third of poll respondents said they feel “very well informed” about the consequences of global warming.

4 years ago

The exterior of a coal power plant
Environment
International

UN: Greenhouse gas emissions hit a new record in 2020

The United Nations climate office warns that the world remains off target for meeting its goal of cutting emissions as part of international efforts to curb global warming.

4 years ago

The term metaverse seems to be everywhere. Facebook is hiring thousands of engineers in Europe to work on it, while video game companies are outlining their long-term visions for what some consider the next big thing on the internet. Essentially, it’s a world of endless, interconnected virtual communities where people can meet, work and play. You can go to a virtual concert, take a trip online and try on digital clothing. But tech companies still have to figure out how to connect their online platforms. (Mandel Ngan/Pool via AP)
National
Technology

Explainer: What the metaverse is and how it will work

Essentially, it’s a world of endless, interconnected virtual communities where people can meet, work and play.

4 years ago

A piping plover at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Ma
Animals
Environment
Outdoors

Nests, fledgling numbers for endangered piping plover suffer this year in Delaware and N.J.

Efforts to preserve the shorebird faced setbacks from storms, increased beach use, and predators.

4 years ago

Wind farm silhouette
The Pulse
Energy
Environment

New fronts in the fight against climate change

The search for solutions to address climate change is urgent. People want action now, something that will move the needle. But every solu ...

Air Date: October 22, 2021

Listen 48:28
In this Aug. 1, 2018 photo weeds engulf a playground at housing section of the former Naval Air Warfare Center Warminster in Warminster, Pa. the foams once used routinely in firefighting training at military bases contained PFAS. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Energy
Environment
Government

Environmental advocates applaud EPA plan to address PFAS, but say more is needed

EPA has released a “road map” to prevent PFAS from being released and to speed up the cleanup process. Local environmental advocates say it’s an important first step.

4 years ago

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying the LUCY spacecraft lifts off from Launch Complex 41 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Cape Canaveral, Fla
Space
Technology

NASA’s asteroid hunter Lucy soars into sky with diamonds

A NASA spacecraft named Lucy has rocketed into the sky with diamonds on a 12-year quest to explore a record-setting eight asteroids.

4 years ago

Simard's new book is
Radio Times
Environment
Explainers
Outdoors

‘Finding the Mother Tree’ & the wisdom of the forest

We're joined by Suzanne Simard, author of Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest.

Air Date: October 15, 2021 10:00 am

Listen 49:16
Telecommunication equipment for a 5G radio network with radio modules and smart antennas installed on a metal structure against an abstract background
The Pulse
Technology

Sending Signals

The modern world is made possible by a web of electromagnetic radiation. Your phone, computer, TV, cable box, radio — all depend on mil ...

Air Date: October 15, 2021

Listen 49:43
Female scientist working in a lab.
Delaware
Employment
Energy
Environment
Technology

Delaware women working in STEM fields encourage others to join their ranks

Some of the top women in Delaware’s growing life sciences industry offered advice for students and others looking to work in STEM fields in an online symposium.

4 years ago

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