
Health & Science
Bone marrow transplant renders second patient free of HIV
That result raised hopes that HIV could be eradicated through a medical procedure and cure people of HIV infection.
6 years ago
As bushfire approached, this Australian rancher fought fire with fire
When flames started to burn down the hill toward his family ranch, Charlie Lovick saw his chance: He kept a cool head and took action.
6 years ago
Listen 04:01A large study provides more evidence that MMR vaccines don’t cause autism
There was no overall increased risk for the developmental disorder among those who received the MMR vaccine when compared with those who had not gotten the vaccine.
6 years ago
Upgraded classification for 750 miles of N.J.’s rivers and streams
Deemed the most ecologically sensitive, Category One waterways are protected against any degradation in water quality.
6 years ago
Report: Coal ash contamination widespread in U.S., Pa.
One western Pa. site has arsenic counts 372 times the 'safe' level.
6 years ago
Worth the Wait for Weightlessness?
Beth Moses, Astronaut Trainer for Virgin Galactic, flew aboard its latest test flight as its first passenger. The VSS Unity flew into spa ...
Air Date: March 4, 2019
Listen 06:37China cutback on taking recyclables means more to burn in Chester City
Chester residents have been dealing with the health effects of trash incineration in their community, and an influx of plastic waste has reignited the debate.
6 years ago
EPA’s plan to regulate chemical contaminants in drinking water is a drop in the bucket
The EPA's announcement is a step in the right direction, but only addresses these two chemicals in drinking water and a new federal standard won’t be implemented for years.
6 years ago
Energy suppliers ordered to stop passing on higher costs to N.J. customers
Tens of millions of dollars are on the line as third-party suppliers dispute Board of Public Utilities’ order not to increase fixed rate during a term of contracts.
6 years ago
Rescuing nuclear power plants could come with conditions
Giving nuclear power plants what opponents call a bailout to ensure they stay open could mean a politically risky vote to hike electric bills across the state
6 years ago
Coal is still king for 65k Pa. households, most in nation
There was a time when coal was king in the home-heating business. In 1940, more than half of U.S. homes burned coal, according to the Census Bureau.
6 years ago
Penn researchers find transplant potential in hepatitis C-positive hearts
Organs that once would have been rejected were successfully used in uninfected patients by Penn surgeons in a clinical trial.
6 years ago
Could registry of adverse reactions to vaccinations separate fear from fact?
Senator Robert Singer has proposed establishing a registry in the N.J. Department of Health that would track any adverse reactions experienced by children under the age of 19.
6 years ago
Scientists see evidence of underground lakes system on Mars
Scientists say images of craters taken by European and American space probes show there likely once was a planet-wide system of underground lakes on Mars.
6 years ago
Could your mindset affect how well a treatment works?
Anxiety about side effects can keep people from starting or sticking to drug regimens or medical procedures.
6 years ago
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