Health & Science
What to know about the bird flu outbreak in wild birds and what it means for backyard bird feeders
Take precautions around sick or dead wild birds, experts recommend. But you can keep your bird feeder up.
10 months ago
PGW could explore clean energy with geothermal pilot project at Philly’s McCloskey Elementary School
The gas company is hiring a contractor to study the feasibility of a geothermal system to heat and cool a public school and a rec center.
10 months ago
Listen 1:11NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams return to Earth after 9 months stuck in space
Their SpaceX capsule parachuted into the Gulf of Mexico in the early evening, just hours after departing the International Space Station.
10 months ago
Philly’s community mobile crisis response teams are requesting more funding to meet demand.
10 months ago
Listen 1:22EPA pulls permit from New Jersey offshore wind project
After Trump issued an executive order to pause offshore wind, the EPA pulled Atlantic Shores’ air permit. The company argues the permit was final and not up for review.
10 months ago
Listen 1:15New Jersey lawmaker wants insurance companies to cover menopause treatments
Proposed legislation in New Jersey would require insurance companies to pay for menopause treatment and raise awareness about it.
10 months ago
Listen 1:16The Mütter Museum’s new exhibit reflects on 5 years of COVID-19
“Trusted Messengers” honors health care workers, community members and public officials who worked to build trust during a time of crisis and uncertainty.
10 months ago
Parenthood could be a protective factor against aging and cognitive decline, Rutgers study shows
A new study showed that parenting is associated with stronger brain connectivity in movement and sensation, which typically declines as people age.
10 months ago
Listen 1:04New Jersey remains vigilant about bird flu amid growing number of cases
Live poultry markets in New Jersey where bird flu was found have reopened after being disinfected. Cat owners get an avian influenza warning.
10 months ago
Why the Internet Knows You Better Than You Know Yourself
On this episode, we look inside the secretive world of big data, digital footprints, and what that data reveals about us.
Air Date: March 14, 2025
Listen 48:06The former regulators' warning comes in the wake of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's announcement to roll back dozens of air and water protections.
10 months ago
Listen 1:39EPA head says he’ll roll back dozens of environmental regulations, including rules on climate change
The head of the Environmental Protection Agency has announced a series of actions to roll back landmark environmental regulations.
10 months ago
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health has identified at least one local case of measles, unrelated to the recent case in Montgomery County.
10 months ago
Listen 1:055 years since the pandemic started, long COVID patients are still hoping for a cure
They're pushing for more funding to find effective treatments. Researchers are finally starting to make headway but have a way to go.
10 months ago
6 Philadelphia-area water providers fail to meet Pa. PFAS regulations
Coatesville, Doylestown, Audubon, New Hope and Solebury water providers are among 22 that fail to meet state requirements to reduce the “forever chemicals” in drinking water.
10 months ago
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