
Health & Science
Can’t get enough of the total solar eclipse or got clouded out? Here are the next ones to watch for
An eclipse on the scale of Monday's event won't happen again until Aug. 12, 2045.
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Their project involves an AI-powered stuffed animal that allows people to practice Mam, a Mayan language spoken in Guatemala.
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Listen :54Unimpressed by Philly’s cloudy eclipse? The animals at the zoo weren’t too impressed either
Citizen scientists at the Philadelphia Zoo found the natural world largely unmoved by the celestial display.
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Many still manage to spot solar eclipse in Philadelphia area despite clouds
The peak of the solar eclipse is over in the Philly region. Clouds thickened as we reached maximum coverage, but brief breaks in the clouds allowed people to see the event.
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East Coast earthquakes aren’t common, but they are felt by millions. Here’s what to know
Since 1950 there have only been about 20 East Coast quakes with a magnitude above 4.5, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, compared to over 1,000 on the West Coast.
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Delaware Alzheimer’s deaths spike over last two decades amid gap in care
Delaware’s appeal to retirees may be one reason the state has seen such a sharp rise in Alzheimer's-related deaths.
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Finding our family’s roots through the ‘sepia rainbow’
Genealogy often looks like thumbing through old documents and pictures, but what story does skin color tell about family lineage?
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Listen 1:51Philadelphia Zoo invites visitors to document animal behaviors during Monday’s eclipse
Visitors to the Philadelphia Zoo can observe their favorite animals and document their behaviors before, during and after the eclipse.
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Listen 1:08Boredom in the Age of Information Overload
Boredom is good for your brain. At least that’s what we’ve been told. But how do we achieve boredom in a world of constant stimulation? And is it as valuable as we think?
Air Date: April 5, 2024
Listen 51:33Delaware sees first decrease in drug overdose deaths in a decade
While the overall rate dropped, overdoses and drug use are rising in Black and Hispanic/Latino communities across the state.
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Listen 1:04WrestleMania in Philadelphia, Paul Offit – Tell Me When It’s Over, Eclipse
Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, The Rock and many more will be in town for the Super Bowl of Pro Wrestling - WrestleMania 40.
Air Date: April 4, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:36A year after pandemic rules end, Pa.’s Medicaid program has dropped by 500,000 people
Last April, more than 3.7 million people were enrolled in Pennsylvania’s Medicaid program. It has dropped to 3.2 million since renewals restarted.
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Listen 3:18Where to watch the solar eclipse in Philly
We haven’t seen an eclipse of this magnitude in our region in 40 years. The next one of this size won’t happen until 2078.
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How Daniel Kahneman Pioneered Behavioral Economics, How Public Defenders Came About
We look at the legacy of the late psychologist Daniel Kahneman. The Princeton University Nobel Laureate changed our understanding of how we make decisions.
Air Date: April 3, 2024
Listen 50:02Not in the path of totality? You can still watch Monday’s total solar eclipse online
Here are some alternatives if you're clouded out during the eclipse or if you can't travel to the path.
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