
Health & Science
UV light could be a ray of hope for bats with white-nose syndrome
Scientists might have found a new way to combat white-nose syndrome, a disease caused by a fungus killing millions of bats in the U.S. and Canada.
7 years ago
Mariner East 2: Texts raise questions about Wolf administration role in permitting process
“I don’t know if there’s a smoking gun here but there sure is a lot of smoke,” said Eric Friedman, a Delaware County landowner.
7 years ago
Philly’s homeless count program taps help from people who can relate
This year, the city paid some volunteers to help with the count — those who have experience with substance abuse issues, mental health diagnoses or homelessness.
7 years ago
Listen 2:02Delaware River Basin fracking ban hearings center on environment, economy
7 years ago
There’s no right way to grieve
Guests: Megan Devine, Julia Cooper All of us will experience the death of a loved one in our lives, yet many of u ...
Air Date: January 26, 2018
Listen 49:29Feds cite Sunoco for Mariner East 2 violation during construction in Ohio
7 years ago
Facing her fears to keep playing music
Chrissy Tashijan of the band Thin Lips had paralyzing agoraphobia. Music prevented her world from getting smaller and smaller.
7 years ago
Listen 4:16Flu outbreak causing a drop in N.J. blood donations
Officials are urging anyone who is feeling well to consider donating blood to prevent the shortage from getting worse.
7 years ago
A biological debate: is birdsong music?
Biologists and musicians are still wondering a question that goes back more than a century.
7 years ago
Listen 5:41Is Todd Simpson’s musical talent a gift, or does science explain it?
Blues guitarist Todd Simpson has a genetic disorder. His family calls his innate musical talent a gift from God. Some scientists wonder if it came from a tiny blip in his DNA.
7 years ago
Listen 12:35Lawmakers question agencies’ use of special funds for environmental programs
Rep. Curtis Sonney (R- Erie) said he’d like more transparency from DEP and DCNR about how the special fund money is being committed.
7 years ago
Delaware County Council looks into risk assessment of Mariner East 2 pipeline
7 years ago
Tariff could hurt Pa. solar, but won’t ‘slam the door shut’
Pennsylvania’s solar industry will feel the effects of the Trump administration’s move to place a tariff on foreign-built solar panels.
7 years ago
Funders, operators sought to start safe-injection sites in Philly
The announcement opened the door for any organizations interested in operating, funding or offering a location for the sites to approach the city.
7 years ago
How to avoid the flu, besides getting vaccinated
What steps can people take to avoid the flu, aside from getting vaccinated? Wash hands frequently, stay away from sick people, and eat a healthy diet year round, say doctors.
7 years ago
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