Health & Science
Coronavirus update: N.J. military, overseas ballots delayed; testing hits 20,000 goal
Software issues have delayed the mailing of military and overseas ballots for the July 7 primary.
6 years ago
Coronavirus update: State lawmakers launch virtual session
State Reps voted 39-2 to approve holding their legislative session virtually. The Senate is expected to follow suit today.
6 years ago
Protests, masks and public health: where do my rights end and yours begin?
A medical ethicist asks if anti-lockdown protesters "have a moral duty to forgo medical care in favor of those who follow the rules?"
Air Date: May 27, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 48:592 U.S. astronauts board SpaceX rocket for historic launch
The launch Wednesday afternoon will be the first of Americans from the U.S. in nearly a decade.
6 years ago
In the battle against COVID-19, a risk of ‘vaccine nationalism’
The race to defeat the coronavirus is generating competition among nations and multinational companies that's being described as "vaccine nationalism."
6 years ago
Nearing 100,000 COVID-19 deaths, U.S. is still ‘early in this outbreak’
"The speed with which this has happened is really devastating," says Dr. Ashish Jha, director of the Harvard Global Health Institute.
6 years ago
North Philly’s Stanton community health center now offers COVID-19 testing
“This is a testament to our drive to get more testing in underserved communities,” Mayor Jim Kenney said at Tuesday’s opening.
6 years ago
ER visit for a COVID-like cough stuck man with a $3,278 bill
From late March into April, Timothy Regan had severe coughing fits several times a day that often left him out of breath. He had a periodic low-grade fever too.
6 years ago
Agencies based in Dauphin County should also process Right-to-Know requests as they normally would, an independent office says.
6 years ago
Scientists are racing to develop a COVID-19 vaccine, but a Philly expert says it takes years to do safely and outlines the risks of rushing the process.
Air Date: May 26, 2020
Listen 12:57Raptor expert rescues baby osprey in Island Beach State Park
A raptor expert successfully rescued an osprey hatchling on Tuesday morning in Island Beach State Park.
6 years ago
Dangerous blood clots pose a perplexing coronavirus threat
This feature is confounding doctors’ understanding of what was once considered mainly a respiratory infection. It's also raising questions about prevention and treatment.
6 years ago
Coronavirus update: Delaware hotels can reopen, outdoor gatherings up to 250 permitted
Carney’s rolling reopening will also no longer require out-of-staters to self-quarantine for 14 days upon entering Delaware.
6 years ago
Philadelphia to test, move homeless sheltering at airport
Officials at Philadelphia International Airport had initially planned Friday to remove the between 50 and 100 homeless people.
6 years ago
“Nature’s Best Hope:” conservation at home
Doug Tallamy discusses his new book, "Nature's Best Hope" about how to turn our yards into wildlife supporting habitat.
Air Date: May 26, 2020 10:00 am
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