
Health & Science
N.J. coronavirus update: Boosters can now be booked through state website
Those who qualify for vaccine booster shots can now book appointments through the state’s scheduling system.
4 years ago
‘You are not alone’: Eagles’ Lane Johnson issues message on anxiety, depression
On Monday morning, Johnson issued a statement about what he's been going through in his life. "I am excited to re-join my teammates & coaches," he said.
4 years ago
I want to travel outside the U.S. Are there still COVID-19 restrictions?
Much of the world is open to Americans, particularly vaccinated travelers, but the rules vary. Here’s what you need to know before you go.
4 years ago
Getting out and moving helps reduce the risk of falls in older people, study shows
Little steps every day can make a positive difference: Decreased physical activity was linked to more falls, a survey of 2,000 people ages 50 to 80 found.
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NASA’s asteroid hunter Lucy soars into sky with diamonds
A NASA spacecraft named Lucy has rocketed into the sky with diamonds on a 12-year quest to explore a record-setting eight asteroids.
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Philadelphia vaccine mandate begins today with first shot requirement
If needed, with the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine, a second dose is required by Nov. 15.
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‘Finding the Mother Tree’ & the wisdom of the forest
We're joined by Suzanne Simard, author of Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest.
Air Date: October 15, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:16The modern world is made possible by a web of electromagnetic radiation. Your phone, computer, TV, cable box, radio — all depend on mil ...
Air Date: October 15, 2021
Listen 49:43How HUP plans the big move — including patients — to its new Pavilion building
In two weeks, about 400 Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania patients will be wheeled out of their units. Thursday was the final dress rehearsal.
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FDA panel endorses lower-dose Moderna COVID shot for booster
The advisers to the Food and Drug Administration voted Thursday to recommend a lower-dose booster shot for seniors and other high-risk groups.
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Delaware women working in STEM fields encourage others to join their ranks
Some of the top women in Delaware’s growing life sciences industry offered advice for students and others looking to work in STEM fields in an online symposium.
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Exercise evolution, myths, and motivation
We're joined by Daniel Lieberman, author of Exercised: Why Something We Never Evolved to Do Is Healthy and Rewarding
Air Date: October 14, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:15William Shatner, TV’s Capt. Kirk, blasts into space
Hollywood’s Captain Kirk, 90-year-old William Shatner, has blasted into space and safely returned to Earth in a convergence of science fiction and science reality.
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N.J. will pay bonuses to help child care providers recruit, keep workers
New Jersey will use federal stimulus dollars to offer $1,000 bonuses to help child care providers recruit new workers and retain existing staff.
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Philly health commissioner: Health care workers must get vaccinated ASAP
Philadelphia’s health commissioner said the city risks another epidemic of preventable deaths if health care workers don’t get inoculated against the coronavirus.
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