Health & Science
Health officials warn of possible measles exposure in Montgomery County
While contagious, a person visited Patient First Primary and Urgent Care on South Collegeville Road in Collegeville on January 29, between 1:15 p.m. and 4:15 p.m.
1 week ago
The science and history of exercise
In a world where influencers tout magical fitness formulas and new workout gadgets are unveiled seemingly every day, what really matters when it comes to staying in shape?
Air Date: February 5, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 45:54Proposed Delaware City data center hits major setback from environmental regulators
Environmental regulators in Delaware say the proposed data center, known as Project Washington, would be one of the state’s top polluters.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:13An exemption to the Philadelphia business income and receipts tax, known as BIRT, was eliminated in 2025, leading to new taxes for smaller operations.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:19Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro wants more data centers but they need to bring their own power
Gov. Shapiro said his data center proposal includes greater transparency, community outreach and water conservation.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:11Medical instruments in Bucks County’s Mercer Museum become part of YouTube guessing game
Anna Dhody, a former Mütter Museum curator, created popular videos about the museum. Now she's highlighting artifacts in Doylestown.
2 weeks ago
Listen 3:34Dry January is over — but don’t pour yourself a drink just yet
Dry January has wrapped up, but before you head back to the bar or pour yourself a drink, take a moment to evaluate what was better about your life when you were not drinking.
2 weeks ago
The redemption of Viking: Did the 50-year-old mission to Mars find life or not?
How NASA’s 1975 mission to Mars led to decades of scientific controversy and confusion over the existence of life on Mars — and why that’s starting to change.
2 weeks ago
Listen 21:39From Buzz to Burnout: How Alcohol Affects the Brain and Body
We explore our relationship with alcohol — why we consume it, how it affects us, and when it’s time to quit.
Air Date: January 30, 2026
Listen 49:34Incinerator or landfill? Philly’s trash problem
Philadelphia is considering a bill that would ban the city's waste from going to the Chester incinerator, the largest waste-to-energy incinerator in the country.
Air Date: January 28, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:14Challenger at 40: How the Disaster Shaped the Future of NASA
We remember NASA's Challenger disaster: What led up to the mission, what went wrong, and its lasting impact.
Air Date: January 27, 2026
Listen 37:45Medicaid cuts ahead: ‘It’s going to affect everyone,’ Philly health care workers warn
PASNAP unions and 10 partner organizations have introduced a “Healthcare Bill of Rights” and are urging lawmakers to pledge support for safety net programs.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:13N.J. Gov. Mikie Sherrill issues state of emergency on energy costs: Here’s what to know
Sherrill ordered state regulators to boost renewables and natural gas in light of rising electricity prices.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:06Triumph, Tragedy and Ennui: Three NASA Missions That Shaped the Future of Space Exploration
We look back at the first spacecraft landing on Mars in 1976, the Challenger tragedy in 1986, and the long-game Pluto mission launched in 2006.
Air Date: January 23, 2026
Listen 50:29Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has partnered with Soar Autism Center to open new early-intervention sites for kids 6 and younger.
3 weeks ago
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