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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.

6 months ago

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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.

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

7 months ago

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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.

7 months ago

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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.

7 months 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)
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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.

7 months ago

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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.

7 months ago

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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

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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)
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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.

7 months 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
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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.

7 months ago

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‘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

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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

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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.

7 months ago

Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket latest space passengers from left, Audrey Powers, William Shatner, Chris Boshuizen, and Glen de Vries raise their hands during a media availability at the spaceport near Van Horn, Texas, Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021
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William Shatner, TV’s Capt. Kirk, blasts into space

Hollywood’s Captain Kirk, 90-year-old William Shatner, has blasted into space and safely returned to Earth in a convergence of science fiction and science reality.

7 months ago

FILE - In this May 6, 2018 file photo, actor William Shatner takes questions from reporters after delivering the commencement address at New England Institute of Technology graduation ceremonies, in Providence, R.I.
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To oldly go: Shatner, 90, inspires with real-life space trip

As William Shatner prepares to be beamed up at age 90 for his first real-life spaceflight, he’s bringing out the awe in people around a rural Texas spaceport.

7 months ago

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