
Science
Good news for ‘green’ brews: Consumers say they’ll pay more for sustainable beer
Investment in energy-efficient technologies can be costly, but according to a study published last week in PLOS ONE, these investments may be worthwhile.
6 years ago
Environmentalists win battle to protect ‘exceptional’ streams in the Poconos
A group of resort owners had challenged DEP's new classification of headwater streams in Monroe County.
6 years ago
For sale! Certified lunar meteorite — weight 12 pounds — mileage 250,000
A Boston-based online auction house began accepting bids Thursday on a rare lunar meteorite at $50,000.
6 years ago
Study: DNA websites cast broad net for identifying people
Two DNA experts unconnected to the study said third and fourth cousins can both lead to identifications.
6 years ago
Who has time to read the small print — to go over all the “stuff” that’s in our food, medicine, or supplements? And what’s carr ...
Air Date: October 12, 2018
Listen 48:07Human retinas grown in a dish reveal origin of color vision
It takes up to a year to turn a batch of immature retinal cells into a functioning organoid.
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The U.N.’s dire climate change study
Guest: Ben Strauss The new U.N. climate report that paints an urgent and dire picture of the Earth’s future if ...
Air Date: October 10, 2018 12:20 am
Listen 18:29Scientists who confirmed the existence of 2015 TG387 out beyond the Kuiper Belt believe its orbit offers the best evidence of the existe ...
Air Date: October 9, 2018
Listen 06:02Grim forecast from U.N. on global climate change
Some of the world's top climate scientists have concluded that global warming is likely to reach dangerous levels unless new tech is developed to remove greenhouse gases.
6 years ago
Mariner East 2: What are natural gas liquids, and what happens if they leak?
In 2017, about 1,000 gallons of natural gas liquids leaked from the Mariner East 1 in Morgantown, Berks County. It was discovered by a resident who noticed discolored grass.
6 years ago
Research in Pa. could inform future hemp production in Mid-Atlantic
Farmers and researchers in 23 Pennsylvania counties have been studying industrial hemp in trial crops this year.
6 years ago
Advances in science don’t just happen — sometimes, real progress requires heroic measures. On this show, we explore the lengths peopl ...
Air Date: October 5, 2018
Listen 47:15Discovery science didn’t end with Darwin
In remote British Columbia, biologists document species that have adapted to the cold. The goal: create a baseline for the region before climate shifts change the ecosystem.
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Listen 11:33‘Black Suns’ captures rare solar eclipse images
A film documents the work and adventure of African American astrophysicists.
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Listen 6:04‘Regulatory issues’ delay opening of Sunoco’s Mariner East 2 pipeline
PUC cites 'numerous ongoing matters' yet to be resolved
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