Health & 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 49:22A 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.”
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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 1:31Drexel 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
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.
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Listen 0:58For years, Philadelphia has built rain gardens to prevent stormwater and sewage from entering waterways. Are those efforts enough?
4 days ago
Listen 5:54ACA 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 1:04The new technology aims to prevent microplastics from entering the Atlantic Ocean.
5 days ago
Listen 1:07Vineland 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
Listen 1:07Southern 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 1:06Why 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 49:34Nearly 4,000 people in Pennsylvania live with sickle cell disease, which can require a high level of care from specialists at certain centers.
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Listen 1:17Crozer-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 1:02Inside 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.
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Listen 1:20The clinical trial is part of the center’s new research division, which aims to expand health care research opportunities in LGBTQ+ communities.
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