
Science
Why the spotted lanternfly is invading the Philadelphia region
The spotted lanternfly is an invasive species from Asia that recently showed up in New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania, and poses big problems for farmers.
Air Date: April 8, 2019
Listen 10:30Smoking pot vs. tobacco: What science says about lighting up
As more states legalize marijuana, some researchers worry about what that might mean for one of the country's biggest public health successes: curbing cigarette smoking.
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Researchers and engineers in American cities have begun the work of transforming their traditional utility grids into self-monitoring, demand-responsive digital networks.
6 years ago
The Event Horizon Telescope team may reveal an image of a black hole event horizon on Wednesday. An array of eight radio telescopes aroun ...
Air Date: April 6, 2019
Listen 06:40Pennsylvania state Sen. Ryan Aument (R-Lancaster) on Wednesday introduced a long-awaited bill aimed at preventing two of the state’s five nuclear plants from retiring early.
6 years ago
Poll shows Pennsylvanians’ concerns about climate change are increasing
The survey found 68 percent of respondents “definitely” or “probably” want the state to do more to address climate change.
6 years ago
No AI in humor: R2-D2 walks into a bar, doesn’t get the joke
Researchers say computer learning looks for patterns, but comedy thrives on things hovering close to a pattern and veering off just a bit to be funny and edgy.
6 years ago
EPA panel considering guidelines that upend basic air pollution science
At a public meeting, multiple members of the committee said they do not agree that breathing air polluted with soot can lead to an early death.
6 years ago
Jupiter has seen quite a dramatic change since formation 4.5 billion years ago. Now the largest planet in the solar system, with a mass g ...
Air Date: March 30, 2019
Listen 3:56Chemours quantifies PFAS substitute sent to South Jersey plant
On Monday, the DEP said Chemours is currently using PFAS-replacement chemicals at the Chambers Works site, and is discharging the chemical into water and air.
6 years ago
CHOP developing Pediatric Cell Atlas to better understand childhood health and disease
The atlas would map every cell in a child’s body and advance understanding of how and why pediatric diseases occur.
6 years ago
In Fukushima, farmers and residents put their stock in solar.
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Listen 6:48Three Mile Island anniversary and the future of nuclear power
On the 40th anniversary of the Three Mile Island nuclear accident, we look back at the disaster and discuss the effect it had on the nuclear power industry then and now.
Air Date: March 28, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:44Should we stop eating meat to fight climate change?
Cut way back on red meat, say scientists, who came up with a controversial diet recommended for our health, and the planet’s.
6 years ago
Listen 08:32Why is it so hard to stop eating chocolate? Drexel scientist’s bittersweet research
Your brain responds to the sweet treat using the same pleasure pathway addictive drugs use, new research shows.
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