Health & Science
Collection of NASA Apollo Program memorabilia looking for a new home
French journalist Jacques Tiziou left behind thousands of collectors’ items related to space travel. His son is cataloguing the artifacts, and hopes to share them.
5 years ago
Facebook vows to quash anti-vaccine misinformation
Facebook announced on Thursday it is taking steps to combat the spread of anti-vaccine information across the social media platform.
5 years ago
An amusement park that’s ready for anything
At the Tokyo Public Bayshore Disaster Prevention Park, learn how to survive without electricity, running water, heat, or air conditioning for 72 hours.
5 years ago
Listen 07:54Air Date: March 8, 2019
Listen 48:57Some ‘cheaper’ health plans have surprising costs
One health plan from a well-known insurer promises lower premiums — but warns that consumers may need to file their own claims and negotiate over charges from hospitals.
5 years ago
Camden city EMS reports more calls, quicker response times in 2018
Three years after taking over from Virtua, Cooper is meeting a national benchmark for timeliness.
5 years ago
Neighbors urge DEP to deny permits for Bucks County industrial-waste plant
A controversial proposal to build an industrial-wastewater treatment facility in Falls Township is close to regulatory approval after years of contention.
5 years ago
Dinosaur tracks make fresh impression at Valley Forge park
The trace fossils, as they are known, are scattered along a winding trail at Valley Forge National Historical Park, on slabs purchased in 2011 from a nearby commercial quarry.
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Despite low youth smoking rates, Del. wants to raise legal age for cigarettes
Even though the number of Delaware teens who smoke is the lowest since the early ‘90s, state lawmakers are pushing a measure to raise the age to buy cigarettes from 18 to 21.
5 years ago
Listen 0:58Chester County investigation of pipeline builder Energy Transfer now includes grand jury
The district attorney's probe of the Mariner East project began in December.
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Philadelphia promotes buprenorphine for opioid addiction treatment
A new citywide campaign features those who credit the treatment for their recovery. Health officials want people to know that buprenorphine is available and effective.
5 years ago
Bone marrow transplant renders second patient free of HIV
That result raised hopes that HIV could be eradicated through a medical procedure and cure people of HIV infection.
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As bushfire approached, this Australian rancher fought fire with fire
When flames started to burn down the hill toward his family ranch, Charlie Lovick saw his chance: He kept a cool head and took action.
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Listen 04:01A large study provides more evidence that MMR vaccines don’t cause autism
There was no overall increased risk for the developmental disorder among those who received the MMR vaccine when compared with those who had not gotten the vaccine.
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Upgraded classification for 750 miles of N.J.’s rivers and streams
Deemed the most ecologically sensitive, Category One waterways are protected against any degradation in water quality.
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