Science
2019 a record year for N.J. bald eagles, survey finds
The survey found that New Jersey bald eagles registered the highest recorded number of active nests and young fledged.
7 years ago
PUC says no leak or damage after sinkhole along Mariner East 2 in Delaware County
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection said heavy rain caused the hole, and that there was no contamination or environmental impact.
7 years ago
What we learned from StateImpact Pennsylvania’s forum on climate change adaptation, social equity
The conversation ranged from how to engage vulnerable populations, to the ways in which people of color are left out of climate conversations.
7 years ago
The International Astronomical Union (IAU) is putting out the call on its 100th anniversary to name an exoplanet and its star.
Air Date: September 14, 2019
Listen 4:49Pa. to launch review of its science standards, help students become ‘divergent thinkers’
"Science is increasingly part of our education, work, and lives in a changing economy.”
7 years ago
10 worst things about the spotted lanternfly invasion
Pennsylvania is under siege.
7 years ago
Federal appeals court strikes blow to PennEast pipeline project
The Third Circuit decision blocks PennEast from condemning state-owned land in New Jersey
7 years ago
Loggerhead turtle rescued after Dorian washed it ashore in Lewes, Del.
The 275-pound turtle was one of six washed ashore by Hurricane Dorian. It was rescued Saturday in Lewes, Delaware and is critical condition.
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Satellite imagery shows extent of devastating flooding on Grand Bahama Island
A commercial satellite image shows just how much of Grand Bahama Island is underwater following days of torrential rain and massive storm surge from Hurricane Dorian.
7 years ago
Teen brains require many z’s, for many reasons
Some middle and high schools in the area are starting their school days later, which experts say will result in healthier, less troublemaking students.
7 years ago
Listen 6:42Penn ramps up addiction research that could help doctors tailor treatments
The PET Addiction Center of Excellence will use PET scans to peer inside the brain, allowing for the study of opioid receptors’ function in different individuals.
7 years ago
Update: The long war on spotted lanternflies
We return to our episode about the spotted lanternfly, with an update on how the "great hitchhiker" has spread over the summer and the tools being used to combat it.
Air Date: September 2, 2019
Listen 12:53Dorian strikes Bahamas with record fury as Category 5 storm
A dangerous Hurricane Dorian closed in on the northern Bahamas early Sunday, threatening to batter islands with 160 mph winds, pounding waves and torrential rain.
7 years ago
Hurricane Dorian’s path shifts towards Carolinas, could avoid direct hit on Florida
Forecasters say the category 4 hurricane will bring life-threatening storm surge and hurricane force winds to the southeast United States.
7 years ago
Most of a dangerous toxic chemical at the PES refinery is now neutralized — but risk remains
A small amount of hydrofluoric acid is left to be dealt with in a 'complicated operation.'
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