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Youths play ice hockey on a frozen pond at Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park during a winter storm, Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018, in Philadelphia. (Matt Slocum/AP Photo)
StateImpact Pennsylvania
Science

Changing climate and Philly’s freezing temperatures

Warming oceans put more moisture and energy into the atmosphere, creating conditions for stronger storms.

7 years ago

The Acosta metallurgical coal mine opened in Somerset County in 2017. (Reid Frazier/StateImpact Pennsylvania)
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With coal consumption down, production ticks up from some Appalachian mines

U.S. coal companies also ramped up production as demand in China increased.

7 years ago

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Vaccine against this year’s flu more effective than portrayed, CDC says

CDC recommends vaccination because it still may provide protection against an array of influenza viruses.

7 years ago

FILE - In this Jan. 31, 2016 file photo, Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez addresses a large rally in Asbury Park, N.J.,
StateImpact Pennsylvania
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Trump proposes oil and gas drilling off the Atlantic coast

7 years ago

A photo from Lucy’s time in Alaska. (Courtesy of Lucy)
The Pulse
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Before Huntington’s: Seeking adventure while she’s able

Dogged by the specter of a disorder that feels like genetic destiny, a woman challenges her body and mind to do new things.

7 years ago

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A black lab gets a walk through the snow on Thursday morning in Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Science

‘Bomb cyclone’ takes social media by storm

It's the new "polar vortex."

7 years ago

In this Oct. 4, 2017, file photo, Dr. Albert Maguire, right, checks the eyes of Misa Kaabali, 8, at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Misa was 4-years-old when he received his gene therapy treatment. On Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017, the Food and Drug Administration approved the therapy which improves the vision of patients with a rare form of inherited blindness, another major advance for the burgeoning field of genetic medicine. (Bill West/AP Photo, file)
Health

Spark Therapeutics sets price for pioneering gene therapy

The Philadelphia-based company announced Wednesday that its recently-approved gene therapy, which has the potential to cure a rare form of blindness, will cost $850,000.

7 years ago

FirstEnergy's Bruce Mansfield Power Plant in Shippingport, Pa. Photo: Reid Frazier
StateImpact Pennsylvania
Science

Power grid bracing for ‘bomb cyclone,’ bitter cold

7 years ago

Ahmad Harrington (left) stands beside his father, James.
NewsWorks Tonight
Health

Philly program steps up efforts with families, schools to address early psychosis in kids

Psychosis is a set of experiences that relate to finding reality confusing or unclear. Not all people who experience it have schizophrenia.

7 years ago

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A Mariner East 2 construction site in Lebanon County. Sunoco says it expects to have the pipeline in service by the end of the second quarter, 2018. (Jon Hurdle/StateImpact Pennsylvania)
StateImpact Pennsylvania
Science

DEP suspends all construction on Mariner East 2 pipeline

7 years ago

StateImpact Pennsylvania
Science

Federal repeal of fracking regulations affects relatively small amount of Pa. land

7 years ago

The Chemical Heritage Foundation will become the Science History Institute on Feb. 1.
Science

Philadelphia science history museum taking new name

The current Chemical Heritage Foundation will become the Science History Institute to reflect its broadening collections and interests.

7 years ago

The Delaware River basin: Officials say proposed new rules would strengthen protections against contamination from any fracking waste water brought into the basin. (KATIE COLANERI/STATEIMPACT PENNSYLVANIA)
StateImpact Pennsylvania
Science

DRBC’s new rule would protect against frack-waste contamination, officials say

7 years ago

Students between classes on the Busch campus
Health

Recognizing signs of drug problems in college students home for vacation

Frank Greenagel specializes in addiction recovery at the Center for Alcohol Studies at Rutgers University. He sat down with "Morning Edition" host Jennifer Lynn.

7 years ago

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Robert Fifer, 62, has been addicted to heroin since he was 10. He said he's getting too old to sleep outside in the winter.
NewsWorks Tonight
Health

‘It will kill you’: Philly outreach workers keep making rounds as bitter cold snap continues

Even in bitterly cold weather, homeless people with addictions are often hesitant to take shelter if it means going to another part of the city and going through withdrawal.

7 years ago

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