
Health & Science
This is the Voice, The Voice Catchers
John Colapinto, author of This is the Voice, joins us to talk about the extraordinary architecture of our sonic sounds. Then, Joseph Turow on his new book, The Voice Catchers.
Air Date: August 27, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Energy fuels our lives in ways that seem almost magical. It can transform darkness into light, cold into warmth, water into ice. Of cours ...
Air Date: August 27, 2021
Listen 49:33Camden County officials go door-to-door seeking arms for COVID-19 shots
Camden County uses an ice cream truck as an aide to find people to vaccinate in an area where the unvaccinated are high.
4 years ago
100,000 more COVID deaths seen unless U.S. changes its ways
The U.S. is projected to see nearly 100,000 more COVID-19 deaths between now and Dec. 1, according to the nation's most closely watched forecasting model.
4 years ago
Citywide Camden event offers fun and vaccines before new school year
To prepare families for the new school year, the Camden City School District sponsored a community fun day that also offers COVID vaccines.
4 years ago
The rural southern region is the state’s most conservative. The agency calls it a health care desert in dire need of a center offering women’s reproductive services.
4 years ago
Philly health officials monitor effects of mask and COVID vaccine mandates
Vaccinations are up a bit, Acting Health Commissioner Dr. Cheryl Bettigole says, and if the mask rules work, new infections should level off soon.
4 years ago
‘Huge leap forward’ for preservation of Delaware Bay wetlands
Multiple projects are coming together to protect a key habitat for the Cumberland County oyster fleet from erosion and rising seas.
4 years ago
The Icepick Surgeon: Dastardly Deeds Perpetrated in the Name of Science
Dr. Walter Freeman performed lobotomies with an ice pick through the eye socket....and other stories about doctors who do evil scientific deeds in the name of medicine.
Air Date: August 25, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Don’t stop testing: Advice for business leaders hoping to bring workers back amid new COVID rise
Some of Delaware’s top business leaders heard from experts about returning employees to the office as the state’s COVID cases continue to climb.
4 years ago
The results of Philadelphia’s COVID-19 vaccine lottery? ‘Discouraging’
Researchers who worked with the city to organize it say the sweepstakes incentive program in June did not make a significant difference.
4 years ago
Listen 1:33Coronavirus update and WHYY’s Half Vaxxed: The story of Philly Fighting Covid
Will we see more vaccine mandates, and when? Dr. Bettigole joins us. Also, a new podcast that explores how a 22-year old with no experience got a sweet distribution deal.
Air Date: August 24, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:00ChristianaCare edict for visitors — show vaccination proof or negative COVID-19 test
Delaware’s largest hospital system says it wants to create the safest environment possible for patients, staff, and visitors.
4 years ago
What happened to all the spotted lanternflies? The Philly insect invasion is at a low point
It’s not your imagination — but the bugs aren’t gone. They’re moving north.
4 years ago
Veterans affected by news out of Afghanistan: Mental health resources
The news and images coming out of Afghanistan have sparked local veterans to reach out for help with their mental health.
4 years ago
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