Health & Science
Urgent cares are suddenly everywhere in Philly. Can they help boost the city’s health?
Over the past four years, Vybe has doubled Philadelphia’s stock of walk-in clinics.
6 years ago
Marine experts investigate manatee death in N.J.
Officials on Tuesday were trying to determine what caused the death of a manatee in southern New Jersey.
6 years ago
‘Mommy, the tub’s about to explode’: Feces in bathtub latest indignity at Camden apartments
The revolting bathroom backup follows a week of overflowing dumpsters and raw sewage that leaked onto walkways and front lawns.
6 years ago
Listen 1:24When bias is coded into our technology
Facial recognition systems from large tech companies often incorrectly classify black women as male, including Michelle Obama, Serena Williams and Sojourner Truth.
6 years ago
4 cruise ship passengers test negative for coronavirus
Four passengers who were taken to a hospital after their cruise ship arrived in Bayonne, New Jersey for evaluation tested negative for the novel coronavirus.
6 years ago
HIV testing hits the streets in Delaware
A new van will make it more convenient for AIDS Delaware to test for HIV.
6 years ago
For kid’s coughs, swap the over-the-counter syrups for honey
If you don't have little kids, or it's been a while, let me just break down for you why kids' coughs can be a truly miserable problem that can drive you to madness.
6 years ago
From the laboratory to the screen: How science inspires horror movies
Think of some of the iconic movie monsters: Frankenstein, Dracula, the Mummy, Godzilla. What do they have in common?
6 years ago
Listen 07:11Movies may not be real — but in a lot of ways, they’re real to us. Great films help us understand the world, history, and one another ...
Air Date: February 7, 2020
Listen 49:07N.J. military base is among potential coronavirus quarantine locations
A southern New Jersey military installation is on a list of potential coronavirus quarantine locations should the need arise.
6 years ago
Caution or overreaction? The coronavirus outbreak and Philly
While there have been zero cases of coronavirus in Philly, the response has been swift. When does caution morph into paranoia — and why can it be tough to tell the difference?
Air Date: February 6, 2020
Listen 16:01Can dogs really act or is it all an illusion?
Clever choreography, a strong bond between dog and trainer … and evolutionary psychology?
6 years ago
Listen 08:12Annual forest fire mitigation program is underway in N.J.
A seasonal program that aims to mitigate forest fire risk is now underway throughout New Jersey.
6 years ago
Pa. will expand insurance coverage of innovative treatments for advanced cancers
Patients in Pennsylvania facing the most serious stage of cancer will no longer be forced to try cheaper drugs before their insurance covers other, more expensive treatments.
6 years ago
How Hong Kong beat SARS: Lessons learned
As Hong Kong deals with the new coronavirus, citizens and scientists recall the SARS outbreak 17 years ago — and what it took to defeat the disease.
6 years ago
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