Health & Science
Chasing Scientific Holy Grails
Science is all about discovery — tackling the big questions that define our world, and hopefully our future. But some of these question ...
Air Date: August 5, 2022
Listen 48:58Philadelphia bidding for new federal research agency headquarters
Joining places like Chicago, Boston, and Texas, Philadelphia is vying for the chance to house the headquarters of a new federal health research agency.
3 years ago
‘All or nothing’: Scientists search for extraterrestrial intelligence
Humans have long asked the question, “Are we alone?” These SETI scientists are on a quest to find out
3 years ago
Listen 9:47Is trying to recycle plastic a waste? Meet the scientists working to find new solutions
We can design and make amazing things with plastic; it’s much harder to un-make them.
3 years ago
Listen 10:24White House declares monkeypox a public health emergency
So far more than 6,000 people in the U.S. have been infected.
3 years ago
Philly sends $500,000 in emergency funding to the Abortion Liberation Fund of PA
Even though abortion remains legal in Pennsylvania, the money is designed to support Philadelphians seeking access to an abortion.
3 years ago
U.S. declares public health emergency over monkeypox outbreak
The announcement free ups federal funding and resources to fight the virus, which may cause fever, body aches, chills, fatigue and pimple-like bumps.
3 years ago
How climate change drives inland floods
As the Earth heats up, heavy rain is getting more common across the United States. That means more severe floods happen more often.
3 years ago
Health care workers at 2 Crozer Health hospitals secure a new contract
More than 80 technical specialists at Delaware County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) and Taylor Hospital have come to an agreement with Crozer’s parent company.
3 years ago
The monkeypox outbreak and Covid surge
Monkeypox cases in the U.S. tripled in July. We'll discuss the public health response, if it's enough and talk about the surge in Covid infections.
Air Date: August 3, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:15Willingboro officials break ground on system to remove toxic ‘forever chemical’ from drinking water
Several months after discovering elevated levels of PFOS in a Willingboro well, officials are breaking ground on a new treatment system.
3 years ago
Lyons Magnus recalls 53 products including alternative milks and protein shakes
The products included in the recall range from milk alternatives to prepackaged coffees to protein shakes and other nutritional beverages.
3 years ago
Delaware ratchets up masking recommendations as COVID cases rise
All three Delaware counties are seeing high levels of community spread for COVID-19. Last week, the number of COVID-related hospitalizations jumped 22%.
3 years ago
As Philadelphia monkeypox outbreak grows, city unveils public tracking dashboard
As Philadelphia’s monkeypox outbreak continues to grow, the city is publishing the latest case counts and vaccine availability on a new online dashboard.
3 years ago
More than 40% of children report struggles with persistent sadness and desperation. Doctors, patients, parents, and politicians urged more services.
3 years ago
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