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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.
7 years ago
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.'
7 years ago
It’s Labor Day, which means we’re celebrating the hard-working people who keep the engines of productivity humming. On this e ...
Air Date: August 30, 2019
Listen 47:13Search for ‘gay genes’ comes up short in large new study
The research is the latest effort in a decades-long quest to understand the inherited component of sexuality.
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First we look at the fires burning in the Amazon -how they started, the response, and the impact on climate change. Then, we discuss threats to U.S. forests.
Air Date: August 29, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00The scientific debate over teens, screens and mental health
More teens and young adults — particularly girls and young women — are reporting being depressed and anxious, compared with comparable numbers from the mid-2000s.
7 years ago
Wags and weeds: Invasive plants meet match in detection dogs
The olfactory prowess of detection dogs is becoming an important tool in the fight against invasive plants and insects.
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