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Science

Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro signs wide-ranging executive order reining in data center development

While stopping short of issuing a moratorium on new data centers, Shapiro’s executive order accuses developers of “predatory” behavior against local communities.

8 hours ago

the data center in Vineland being constructed
Science

Vineland planning board approves 2nd phase of 300-megawatt data center plan

The plan would make way for the construction of a liquefied natural gas tank and fuel cell units.

13 hours ago

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An Electra prototype airplane taking off
Science

A futuristic, hybrid-electric aircraft took flight at a test demo in Philadelphia

As a next-generation aircraft is tested at the Tioga Marine Terminal in Port Richmond, entrepreneurs and elected officials hope to reap economic benefits.

22 hours ago

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Four children at a table building a drone
Science

With creativity and play, Thomas Jefferson STEM camp nurtures the next generation of engineers

America is facing a deficit of STEM professionals. A Philly-based program aimed at middle school kids is trying to turn things around.

23 hours ago

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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifies before the Senate Committee on Finance hearing on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
Studio 2
Health

The backlash against anti-depressants

Nearly four decades since the advent of Prozac, why are some saying we need to rethink SSRIs? And what might the next forty years of depression treatment look like?

Air Date: August 17, 2026 1:00 pm

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After her divorce at 45, Erica Gerard decided to try – one more time – to come off the antidepressants she'd been taking  since college. (Image by Joshua Max)
The Pulse
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I took antidepressants for more than 25 years. Getting off them was harder than I ever imagined.

What Erica Gerard found wasn't relapse. It was withdrawal, and a version of herself she'd almost forgotten.

2 days ago

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A man holds up a sign protesting against data centers outside of the middle school.
Science

Upper Merion board denies hyperscale data center campus near King of Prussia

Residents have pushed back against the data center campus, voicing concern about noise, pollution and impacts on property values.

5 days ago

People at a town hall, one person holds a sign reading OUR COMMUNITY, OUR CHOICE
Science

Opposition to data center construction is rising sharply, survey says

Opposition has jumped significantly among both Democrats and Republicans, according to a recent Penn poll.

5 days ago

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A person prepares to take a medication while holding a glass of qater
The Pulse
Health

Quitting Antidepressants: From Withdrawal to Tapering One Step at a Time

Erica Gerard tried to find the right antidepressant for over two decades, one where the positive impact on her mood outweighed the debili ...

Air Date: August 14, 2026

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A view of a small creek with a bridge going over it.
Science

More than half of Pennsylvania waterways contain fecal bacteria during parts of the year, report says

Environmentalists say contaminated waterways in Philadelphia are caused by raw sewage overflows.

5 days ago

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pills from a prescription bottle
Health

‘Bureaucratic inertia’: Delaware lawmaker says state board should pursue more aggressive reforms to drive down employee drug prices

A report from the State Employee Benefits Committee said market realities prevent more strident moves to address rising drug costs.

6 days ago

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the data center in Vineland being constructed
Science

City of Vineland, N.J. issues stop-work order to parts of data center

The city alleges the 300-megawatt facility began installing a liquified natural gas tank, as well as fuel cell units, before receiving the city’s approval.

6 days ago

a worker looks at a computer to a water treatment facility
Studio 2
Science

How can we keep critical utilities safe from hacking?

Cyber attacks against infrastructure are on the rise. Just how vulnerable are we to hacking?

Air Date: August 12, 2026 12:00 pm

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Studio 2
Health

Why are more women freezing their eggs?

We're looking at how modern women are balancing life goals and fertility.

Air Date: August 11, 2026 1:00 pm

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The Pulse
Science

The Science of Imagination: Transforming How We Think, Feel, and Live

On this episode, psychologist Cassandra Vieten shares how imagination affects our health and our relationships with others.

Air Date: August 11, 2026

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