Health & Science
Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro signs wide-ranging executive order reining in data center development
While stopping short of issuing a moratorium on new data centers, Shapiro’s executive order accuses developers of “predatory” behavior against local communities.
1 month ago
Listen 1:20Vineland planning board approves 2nd phase of 300-megawatt data center plan
The plan would make way for the construction of a liquefied natural gas tank and fuel cell units.
1 month ago
Listen 1:13A futuristic, hybrid-electric aircraft took flight at a test demo in Philadelphia
As a next-generation aircraft is tested at the Tioga Marine Terminal in Port Richmond, entrepreneurs and elected officials hope to reap economic benefits.
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Listen 2:19With creativity and play, Thomas Jefferson STEM camp nurtures the next generation of engineers
America is facing a deficit of STEM professionals. A Philly-based program aimed at middle school kids is trying to turn things around.
1 month ago
Listen 1:50The backlash against anti-depressants
Nearly four decades since the advent of Prozac, why are some saying we need to rethink SSRIs? And what might the next forty years of depression treatment look like?
Air Date: August 17, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 51:12I took antidepressants for more than 25 years. Getting off them was harder than I ever imagined.
What Erica Gerard found wasn't relapse. It was withdrawal, and a version of herself she'd almost forgotten.
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Listen 18:23Upper Merion board denies hyperscale data center campus near King of Prussia
Residents have pushed back against the data center campus, voicing concern about noise, pollution and impacts on property values.
1 month ago
Opposition to data center construction is rising sharply, survey says
Opposition has jumped significantly among both Democrats and Republicans, according to a recent Penn poll.
1 month ago
Listen 1:07Quitting Antidepressants: From Withdrawal to Tapering One Step at a Time
Erica Gerard tried to find the right antidepressant for over two decades, one where the positive impact on her mood outweighed the debili ...
Air Date: August 14, 2026
Listen 49:29Environmentalists say contaminated waterways in Philadelphia are caused by raw sewage overflows.
1 month ago
Listen 1:19A report from the State Employee Benefits Committee said market realities prevent more strident moves to address rising drug costs.
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Listen 1:03City of Vineland, N.J. issues stop-work order to parts of data center
The city alleges the 300-megawatt facility began installing a liquified natural gas tank, as well as fuel cell units, before receiving the city’s approval.
1 month ago
How can we keep critical utilities safe from hacking?
Cyber attacks against infrastructure are on the rise. Just how vulnerable are we to hacking?
Air Date: August 12, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:11Why are more women freezing their eggs?
We're looking at how modern women are balancing life goals and fertility.
Air Date: August 11, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 51:12The Science of Imagination: Transforming How We Think, Feel, and Live
On this episode, psychologist Cassandra Vieten shares how imagination affects our health and our relationships with others.
Air Date: August 11, 2026
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