Health & Science
Beyond Anthropomorphism: The Science of Animal Emotions
We explore the inner lives of animals, from pain in lobsters to odd-couple friendships to empathy in baboons.
Air Date: February 27, 2026
Listen 49:34New addiction recovery programs and family support services coming to Sussex County
Pennsylvania nonprofit Be a Part of the Conversation is launching recovery programs and parent partnership services in southern Delaware for families affected by addiction.
7 months ago
Listen 1:11The snowstorm caused more cancellations at local blood donation drives and centers, at a loss of about 1,000 blood and platelet donations.
7 months ago
Listen 1:09Trump said data centers should build their own power source, but offers few details
President Trump said in his annual State of the Union address that he made deals with data centers to tamp down electricity costs for consumers. But there are few details.
7 months ago
Listen 1:02New Philly tool provides ‘one-stop shop’ for critical HIV resources
The Philadelphia HIV Resource Finder can help those interested in HIV treatment find it and prevention resources throughout the city.
7 months ago
El campus de salud propuesto por ChristianaCare en Georgetown incluiría una sala de emergencias y atención ambulatoria para atender a la creciente población.
7 months ago
PECO’s profits skyrocket almost 50% after 2025 rate hikes
Critics say investor-owned utilities, which enjoy a monopoly, earn too much at the expense of ratepayers. PECO says the increased rates fund needed infrastructure upgrades.
7 months ago
Listen 1:15Pennsylvania ramps up bird flu response as officials report over 7 million infections in last month
Since the outbreak's start in 2022, about 14.6 million birds in Pennsylvania have died from the virus. Roughly half of those cases occurred in the first two months of 2026.
7 months ago
Listen 1:12The Medicare Prescription Payment Plan allows seniors to spread the cost of their prescriptions as monthly payments throughout the year.
7 months ago
Listen 1:05Revenge Feels Great — But the Cost is High
We talk with lawyer-turned-researcher James Kimmel about his book, "The Science of Revenge: Understanding the World's Deadliest Addiction — and How to Overcome It."
Air Date: February 20, 2026
Listen 49:18The project is expected to create more than 4,000 construction jobs and 500 new biomanufacturing roles in the region.
7 months ago
Listen 1:04Delco Council ends disaster declaration for Crozer Health closure
Delaware County Council has ensured that “ambulance coverage is intact and operational” following the collapse of Crozer Health.
7 months ago
Listen 0:52La muerte por sobredosis de su hijo hace 13 años llevó a los Keisters a crear atTAcK Addiction.
7 months ago
Bird flu concerns grow in New Jersey as Pennsylvania boosts farm protections
More than 1,100 dead or sick wild birds were reported in New Jersey within three days. No human cases have been reported.
7 months ago
Will My Doctor Be a Bot? AI and the Future of Medicine
Physician and author Robert Wachter joins us to discuss what AI-powered health care will look like in the near future.
Air Date: February 18, 2026
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