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NREL engineers Eric Kozubal, left, and Jason Woods conduct initial research on the Blue Frontier prototype, the first sustainable HVAC system capable of reducing CO2 emissions by 85%. (Photo by Dennis Schroeder/NREL 20175)
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Meet two companies vying to make the next generation air conditioner

Air conditioning is a century-old technology, but now companies are racing to reinvent it and lower its large environmental footprint.

10 months ago

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Matt McKenney crumbles blast-frozen raspberries into the desert topping known as raspberry caviar. Blast freezing preserves the shape and texture of the delicate fruits in a way that ordinary freezing can't. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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Store owners use 'blast freezers' to improve food safety, quality, reduce waste

Blast freezers freeze food super fast and at very low temperatures, which ensures freshness, and cuts down on food waste.

10 months ago

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A sign on a gate stating that part of the Bartram's Garden hiking trail in Philadelphia is closed
Science

What to know about the chemical contamination at Bartram’s Garden

A portion of trail remains closed after testing found small amounts of contamination on the property. Evidence shows similar contamination documented two years ago.

10 months ago

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A woman ties a bandage around another woman's arm as she prepares to give blood
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Delaware Valley blood banks are asking people to roll up their sleeves amid national shortage in donations

Blood donations were down 25% nationally in July compared to the same time last year, according to the American Red Cross.

10 months ago

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Frozen fish in a commercial freezer. Different river fish, fish cakes, sea bass.
The Pulse
Science

The Big Chill and the Future of Refrigeration

Amid the summer heat, we explore the history and future of cold technology, from innovations in freezing to the next generation of air conditioners.

Air Date: August 9, 2024

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John Carney and a woman stand behind a podium
Health

Bilingual ‘Captain Westside’ book aims to alleviate medical fears for Wilmington kids

Westside Family Healthcare's new bilingual book aims to boost literacy and ease kids' medical anxieties by combining health education with storytelling.

10 months ago

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Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland.
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Crozer Health has a new suitor. New Jersey-based CHA Partners has signed a letter of intent with Prospect Medical Holdings

An email sent to Crozer employees Wednesday said CHA would work with Healthcare Preferred Partners to transfer the hospital system back to nonprofit status.

11 months ago

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Ribbon cutting
Health

Philadelphia opens first urgent care walk-in clinic for mental health needs

The clinic is funded by the city and officially opens to patients beginning September 3. It will not provide emergency crisis services.

11 months ago

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people walking in a long-term care facility
Health

High temps can make people with dementia irritable, confused, and uncomfortable. What to know

People with Alzheimer’s disease or other conditions that cause cognitive decline can struggle to say they are hot during extreme heat, so caregivers must watch for changes.

11 months ago

Dr. Ala Stanford stands in front of a health clinic with her arms crossed
Health

Philadelphia physician Dr. Ala Stanford publishes memoir on overcoming adversity and the health care system

The pediatric surgeon founded the Black Doctors Consortium and worked as a regional health director under the Biden administration.

11 months ago

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After Patrice Jetter, who has cerebral palsy, used GoFundMe to buy an accessible van, she lost her Section 8 housing and Medicaid. (WHYY/Nichole Currie)
The Pulse
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Why GoFundMe is not a safety net for some of the most vulnerable users

GoFundMe can feel like a last option for people with large medical bills — but those who utilize public assistance will need to think twice before campaigning.

11 months ago

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AI chatbot dialog on smartphone screen. (Bigstock/Wrightstudio)
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Science

The future of AI-powered therapy is here and mostly unregulated

AI-powered therapy bots are gaining popularity, but researchers caution that not every service claiming to be a therapist qualifies as one.

11 months ago

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Kelli Dunham (right) was never good at asking for help —but after her partner, Heather McAlister died, Dunham promised McAlister that she would work on it. (Courtesy of Kelli Dunham)
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Health

How a nurse and comedian learns to ask for and accept help

Comedian Kelli Dunham accepts a challenge to head to Times Square in New York City to ask a few strangers for help.

11 months ago

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Needles and bottles for sampling blood cultures
Health

How Philly area hospitals are dealing with a national shortage of blood culture bottles

Hospitals routinely use these bottles to check for infections in patients’ blood — now they are cutting back on tests.

11 months ago

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Two hands (help) isolated on white background
The Pulse
Science

Asking for Help

We can all use an assist every now and then — but asking for it can be tough. We hear stories about the struggles of asking for help.

Air Date: August 2, 2024

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