
Science
National Eating Disorders Association phases out human helpline, pivots to chatbot
The non-profit will use a chatbot called Tessa that was designed by eating disorder experts, with funding from NEDA.
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Earth is ‘really quite sick now’ and in danger zone in nearly all ecological ways, study says
A new study says Earth has pushed past seven out of eight scientifically established safety limits and into “the danger zone."
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NASA talks UFOs with public ahead of final report on unidentified flying objects
NASA is holding its first public meeting on UFOs a year after launching a study into unexplained sightings.
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Leading experts warn of a risk of extinction from AI
Experts warn that Artificial intelligence models could soon be smarter and more powerful than us and we need to impose limits to ensure they don't take control over humans.
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The annual red knot arrival is underway as federal regulators have unveiled a plan to protect nearly 700,000 acres in New Jersey, Delaware, and 11 other states.
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Anglers say Bushkill Creek has a history of receding, leaving hundreds of fish to their death.
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Air Date: May 26, 2023
Listen 49:11Philly to experience frequent heat waves, flooding, says Drexel report
Environmental scientists are evaluating the potential costs of climate change in Philadelphia — and how to prepare.
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Delaware taps artificial intelligence to evacuate crowded beaches when floods hit
Delaware officials pull off evacuation-type procedures every week during the tourism season.
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Pa. limited a board’s power to regulate abandoned oil and gas wells. Democrats want to restore it.
The state House panel passed a bill Tuesday that would restore the Environmental Quality Board’s ability to raise bond prices on conventional well drillers.
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Medical illustration is a small field — there are about 2,000 certified professionals in the world, including a small team in Philly at CHOP.
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Listen 4:55Philadelphia changed how it regulates toxic air pollution. Here are 3 things to know
The city limits toxic air pollutants like lead and formaldehyde. A policy revision expands the list, but critics say it doesn't go far enough.
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Listen 1:03New green job training prepares future Philly workers for climate transition
Trainees will learn to install heat pumps, which could cut climate pollution, lower energy bills, and keep families cool during increasingly hot summers, proponents say.
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How EPA’s proposed power plant rules could impact Pennsylvania
The proposal comes as the dangerous impacts of human-caused climate change become increasingly clear.
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