Health & Science
To curb overdose risks, Philadelphia tries fentanyl-testing strips
The hope is that when people become aware that their drug has fentanyl in it, they'll be more cautious.
6 years ago
Global warming cooks up ‘a different world’ over 3 decades
We were warned. On June 23, 1988, a sultry day in Washington, James Hansen told Congress and the world that global warming wasn't approaching — it had already arrived.
6 years ago
Older patients respond better to melanoma immunotherapy, Wistar study finds
Researchers found that for each decade of life, the chances that a patient’s melanoma would advance dropped 13 percent.
6 years ago
Solar installers in Pennsylvania weather tariff upheaval
While big solar installation companies have announced a halt to more than $2.5 billion in projects, Pennsylvania solar installers have fared better.
6 years ago
Shortage of rural veterinarians puts farmers, food supply at risk
There's been a shortage of large-animal vets in rural areas since 2003. That's because of low wages, long hours and fewer new graduates wanting to live outside a major city.
6 years ago
Which countries guarantee that new dads get paid paternity leave?
"To achieve gender equality both in the workplace and the home, it's essential for men to have an equal chance to be there with their newborn babies."
6 years ago
Stephen Hawking’s voice is being broadcast into space
Specifically, it will be directed toward the nearest black hole.
6 years ago
Fear and frustration over EPA move to kill chemical-disaster protections
The EPA is taking public comments on the new chemical disaster regulations until July 30, and expects to make a final decision later this year.
6 years ago
As nuclear struggles, a new generation of engineers is motivated by climate change
The number of people graduating with nuclear engineering degrees has more than tripled since a low point in 2001, and many are passionate about their motivation.
6 years ago
Air Date: June 15, 2018
Listen 50:06U.S. suicide rates are rising faster among women than men
The biggest change was seen among women in late middle age.
6 years ago
Does vitamin D really protect against colorectal cancer?
A large international study provides the strongest evidence yet.
6 years ago
Baby Jacob weighed less than a pound when Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico ripping into the hospital roof over his head.
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Listen 6:50In Puerto Rico, residents band together to defend against mosquitos
In Puerto Rico's mountain towns, grassroots community groups are finding purpose and protection by making homemade mosquito nets.
6 years ago
Listen 5:01Puerto Rico crawls toward full re-electrification
As the island’s utility struggles to turn the lights back on, there’s a larger conversation about rebuilding better.
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