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The Pulse
Science

The Ghost in the Machine: When Tech Seems to Have a Mind of Its Own

On this episode, “the ghost in the machine” — stories of tech that seemed to develop a mind of its own.

Air Date: October 29, 2026

Listen 49:22
AIRCO fuel in the process of refinement
Science

A Bucks County company makes jet fuel out of ‘air.’ The military wants to make it anywhere

U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick came off the campaign trail to praise Airco’s role in the “future of American innovation.”

11 hours ago

Lauren Eberly, Julia Koprak, Karen Lin, Julia Weatherly and Beatrice Forman onstage
Health

Momentum builds among Philly-area doctors, farmers, nonprofits to grow ‘food as medicine’ approach

Coalition members aim to address food waste, access to fresh produce, food supply chain issues, availability of nutrition education and more.

16 hours ago

Listen 1:31
An Academy of Natural Sciences supporter stands outside the museum for the Oct. 27 vigil
Science
Billy Penn

Drexel students join emotional vigil as fight to reopen Academy of Natural Sciences continues

Around 80 supporters, including Drexel students, gathered outside the shuttered museum a day after City Council questioned university officials and threatened subpoenas.

2 days ago

Houses are pictured amid heavy floodwaters.
Science

Gov. Shapiro signs law requiring home sellers to disclose more about a home’s flood risk

Sellers will now be required to reveal whether a home has flooded and whether they’ve filed a flood insurance claim.

2 days ago

Listen 0:58
The Tacony Creek
Science

Hundreds of rain gardens and ‘green’ projects later, what is Philly’s next plan to stop raw sewage from spilling into local waterways?

For years, Philadelphia has built rain gardens to prevent stormwater and sewage from entering waterways. Are those efforts enough?

4 days ago

Listen 5:54
a pamphlet for Pennie
Health

Pa., N.J. and Del. to kick off 2027 ACA health insurance open enrollment on Nov. 1 as health costs rise: What you should know

ACA customers may face higher premium prices for coverage next year, but insurance experts say most people still qualify for financial assistance.

4 days ago

Listen 1:04
Technology to remove microplastics sits near a body of water
Science

Princeton University alumni use new technology to treat microplastics at Atlantic City wastewater plant

The new technology aims to prevent microplastics from entering the Atlantic Ocean.

5 days ago

Listen 1:07
The 300-megawatt data center in Vineland, N.J., is being developed by DataOne
Science

Vineland residents plan to sue data center over unpermitted natural gas engines

The data center in South Jersey was fined last month for operating natural gas engines without a permit.

6 days ago

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a hospital entrance sign reads ChristianaCare West Grove Campus
Health

Southern Delaware hospitals say proposed ChristianaCare campuses will negatively impact region

Leaders from Bayhealth, Beebe Healthcare and TidalHealth argued to the state’s regulators that the campuses slated for Camden and Georgetown should be denied.

7 days ago

Listen 1:06
Two women sitting on a white bench. (Elle Hughes)
The Pulse
Science

Why Nurturing Connection is Good for Your Health

What new research shows about why relationships matter, and how to prioritize them amid life’s competing demands.

Air Date: October 22, 2026

Listen 49:34
The entrance to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Health

Thomas Jefferson University leads effort to expand regional sickle cell care under new federal hub program

Nearly 4,000 people in Pennsylvania live with sickle cell disease, which can require a high level of care from specialists at certain centers.

1 week ago

Listen 1:17
Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland.
Health

Crozer-Chester still needs a hospital operator. What does that mean for reopening plans?

During a virtual town hall with the property’s new owner, comments were disabled, and all resident questions were funneled through a moderator.

1 week ago

Listen 1:02
A placard sign for Jefferson Health
Health

Inside a Philadelphia clinic’s intensive approach to suicide prevention

Jefferson Health's ASPIRE Center combines personalized therapy, family support and clinician training to improve care for people at risk.

1 week ago

Listen 1:20
At the Mazzoni Center in Philadelphia
Health

Mazzoni Center to launch its first clinical trial as the health organization brings more LGBTQ+ research options to Philly

The clinical trial is part of the center’s new research division, which aims to expand health care research opportunities in LGBTQ+ communities.

1 week ago

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