Science

Coal-fired power plants, long a money-losing proposition in the U.S., are becoming more valuable now.

Delaware students rethink consumer habits at sustainable clothing swap aimed at tackling climate footprint.

Researchers at Saint Joseph’s University are collaborating with Bancroft, a New Jersey nonprofit, to pilot AI technology with people in assisted living communities.

Users of all ages turn to the platform to master new skills, solve problems, and learn on their own terms.

Local climate activists rallied against Philadelphia Gas Works’ financial support to an industry group lobbying against clean energy.

Millions of tons of fabric waste are sent to incinerators or landfills every year, where they can release climate-warming greenhouse gases.

From adapting gardens and slowing down fast fashion to clean alternatives to natural gas, WHYY News profiles some innovative climate solutions in the Philly region.

Here’s how to celebrate Earth Day in the Philadelphia region, from litter cleanups to seed planting and other events.

Black Girls With Green Thumbs takes climate lessons into schools. At Emlen Elementary, children with autism learn “earth-to-table” food production.

Gene sequencing lets us screen embryos for diseases and traits. Is this the right track for healthy and happy babies, or a slippery slope to eugenics?

Have we reached peak algorithm-driven culture? Finding the balance between human and machine curation.

The American Public Gas Association wants Trump to limit funds for cutting carbon emissions. Philadelphia Gas Works is its largest member.

On this episode, we mark the 20th anniversary of YouTube with an exploration of the platform’s rise, evolution, and impact on our lives.

Though the number of plastic bags found on New Jersey beaches has declined, overall plastic waste persists.

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.