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Health & Science

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Science

New Jersey hits pause on an offshore wind farm that can’t find turbine blades

The project would be built 40 miles (65 kilometers) off Long Beach Island and would consist of up to 100 turbines, enough to power 1 million homes.

1 year ago

Psychologist is looking at a child with autism spectrum disorder. (Bigstock/Kasia Bialasiewicz)
The Pulse
Health

Understanding PDA — when tantrums and school avoidance have deeper roots

Extreme tantrums related to any demands define PDA, but experts say it’s not about demands, it’s about anxiety.

1 year ago

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Workers with the Philadelphia Water Department and Philadelphia Gas Works evaluate damage and cap utility lines
PlanPhilly
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Summers are getting hotter in the Philly region. A nationwide survey shows outdoor workers already feel the heat

More than one in seven outdoor workers faced heat-related symptoms on the job last year, according to a survey by a research nonprofit.

1 year ago

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The Brandywine Creek in Wilmington, Delaware, shown here, is a tributary of the Christina River, which feeds into the Delaware River. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Science

Toxic PFAS detected in several Delaware watersheds, report says

Red Clay Creek, which provides drinking water for residents in the Stanton area, had some of the highest PFAS levels detected.

1 year ago

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COVID vaccine
Health

It’s time to roll up sleeves for new COVID, flu shots

The CDC urges both an updated COVID-19 shot and yearly flu vaccine for everyone ages 6 months and older.

1 year ago

Scanning the instrument
Health

Penn researchers are using CT scanning to unlock the secrets of centuries-old basses and string instruments

CT scans are typically used to look for cancer, organ damage and other medical issues. But they can also help examine other kinds of objects and materials.

1 year ago

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Road salt fills a storage barn in Southwest Philadelphia. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Science

Study: Road salts continue to build up in the Brandywine, damaging watershed

Researchers say the study is one of the first to evaluate the specific causes of salty water within a smaller watershed.

1 year ago

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Growing up, Rebecca Kaplan didn't like jeans due to sensory issues related to her autism. However, wanting to fit in, she chose to buy her first pair of jeans. (Courtesy of Rebecca Kaplan)
The Pulse
Health

For those with sensory issues, ‘fitting in’ at school can be a huge challenge

Growing up in the early 2000s, Rebecca Kaplan faced challenges fitting in due to autism-related sensory issues — but on a whim, she hoped buying a pair of jeans would help.

1 year ago

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Tobacco plants blooming
Health

What ails you? This garden in Kensington mixes a traditional Puerto Rican alcoholado cure

For 40 years, a network of community gardens has kept Puerto Rican folk remedies alive.

1 year ago

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a child receives a vaccination
Health

Whooping cough cases are rising to new high levels in Pa.

Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a bacterial infection that can cause painful coughing fits and difficulty breathing. Cases are up across the U.S. this year.

1 year ago

A hand holds up microplastics collected out of the Delaware River
Science

Rutgers researchers are exploring the impact of microplastics on the digestive system

The university received a $3.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, which will fund the five-year study.

1 year ago

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Austen, 6, works his way through an online class with the help of his mother, Constance. Constance decided to homeschool Austen who has autism due to a lack of support by local public schools. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
The Pulse
Health

Navigating Autism in School

A look at why many autistic kids struggle at school, and what parents and experts say could make a difference.

Air Date: September 20, 2024

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an Ozempic prescription
Studio 2
Health

How Ozempic is changing weight loss

GLP-1s like Ozempic and Mounjaro are wildly popular for treating diabetes, obesity and now cosmetic weight-loss. How are they changing health care and our culture?

Air Date: September 19, 2024 12:00 pm

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a robotic arm at bioMérieux
Science

Philadelphia’s newest employer at the Navy Yard helps keep food safe to eat

A French biotechnology giant just opened a molecular and genomic innovation center at Philly’s Navy Yard after acquiring a homegrown startup.

1 year ago

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John Carney signs legislation surrounded by others
Science

‘No joke’: Delaware adopts new laws on offshore wind, electric vehicles and more to fight climate change

Delaware is the lowest-lying state in the U.S., leaving it vulnerable to the effects of climate change, lawmakers and advocates say.

1 year ago

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