
Health & Science
Fear of deportation or green card denial deters some parents from getting kids care
In Texas, researchers studying the issue say it's a major reason why more children are going without health insurance.
6 years ago
This diet is better for the planet. But is it better for you, too?
What we eat – and how our food is produced – is becoming increasingly politicized.
6 years ago
Steep climb in benzodiazepine prescribing by primary care doctors
The percentage of outpatient medical visits that led to a benzodiazepine prescription doubled from 2003 to 2015, according to a study published Friday.
6 years ago
Hospitals could play bigger role in preventing gun violence, study says
Research suggests intervention programs in hospitals could help gunshot victims steer clear of future violence.
6 years ago
A safety feature by any other name can really be confusing, AAA finds
AAA examined 34 vehicle brands for model year 2018 and found a confusing morass of terms for driver assistance systems.
6 years ago
How corruption in forensic science is harming the criminal justice system
There are plenty of reasons for forensic misconduct. But there is also the reality that many crime labs lack proper oversight.
6 years ago
Researchers say Amazon face-detection technology shows bias
Facial-detection technology that Amazon is marketing to law enforcement often misidentifies women with darker skin, researchers from MIT and the University of Toronto say.
7 years ago
Wind farm surveying begins off N.J. coast
The surveying off the coast of Atlantic and Cape May counties is the first phase of the "Ocean Wind Project" situated 15 miles east of Atlantic City.
7 years ago
From anti-vaxxers to climate change deniers and even flat-Earthers, there’s a lot of mistrust in science. But how did we get here in th ...
Air Date: January 25, 2019
Listen 48:12New Jersey looks to rejoin RGGI to tackle greenhouse gas emissions
The state Department of Environmental Protection is having an open hearing on two proposals that would allow New Jersey to rejoin the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
7 years ago
Listen 1:44Why opposition to GMOs is a First World privilege
How public mistrust in GMOs destroyed one scientist's dream of helping farmers in developing countries produce sturdier, higher-yield crops.
7 years ago
Listen 06:49Activists want a new panel to regulate the chemicals in the absence of federal standards.
7 years ago
Climate change is real…now what?
Today, we'll talk about how an increasing number of Americans are worried about climate change, as well as a couple of small changes being proposed to stem it.
Air Date: January 24, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00California doctors alarmed as state links their opioid prescriptions to deaths
It wasn't until 2016 that the CDC issued guidelines for prescribing opioids, telling doctors to start with low dosages and increase slowly.
7 years ago
N.J. patients with opioid addiction now qualify for medical marijuana
The news came as a welcome change to officials and advocates trying to expand the state’s medical cannabis program and find innovative ways to battle the opioid crisis.
7 years ago
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