Health & Science
After more than 80 years, dioramas at the Academy of Natural Sciences get a cleaning
A team of glaziers recently lifted the glass off the gorilla display for renovations — to a round of applause from museum employees.
6 years ago
A Dr. Seuss-like poem about the woman who pulled 14 worms from her eye
The story was so inspirational, readers sprung into verse, posting on NPR's Facebook page. From all of the contributions, we've assembled the ultimate eye worm poem.
6 years ago
Chester County township adds to local challenges on Mariner East 2 siting
The new board determined that the natural gas liquids pipeline is being built well within a “pipeline impact radius.”
6 years ago
DEP extends comment period for Shell’s ethane pipeline
The DEP will also hold public hearings in each of the three counties the pipeline route traverses: Washington, Allegheny, and Beaver counties.
6 years ago
Southeast Pennsylvania’s first medical marijuana dispensary opens
Chief medical officer of new Pennsylvania dispensary is hoping doctors will begin recommending medical marijuana for patients instead of more addictive opioids.
6 years ago
Listen 1:55Environmental group: Methane pollution higher than Pa. thinks
Scientists at the Environmental Defense Fund calculated Pennsylvania’s Marcellus shale industry is emitting twice as much methane as companies are reporting.
6 years ago
York County plant will move from coal to natural gas
The Brunner Island Power Plant had come under fire by environmentalists for air and water pollution.
6 years ago
Mass shootings and the conversation around mental health
Air Date: February 16, 2018
Listen 49:28Pipeline showdown: PennEast files for eminent domain against 130 landowners
By far the biggest hit is coming in Hunterdon County, a wealthy rural area of rolling hills and Delaware River-side towns.
6 years ago
Medicare and the desegregation of health care
It wasn’t that long ago that separate hospitals for black and white patients were the norm in America, but then all of that changed — and it changed quickly.
6 years ago
Listen 13:20In New Jersey, opponents of offshore drilling gear up for a fight
Fishermen, environmentalists, realtors, and local business owners, descended on a hotel near Trenton voicing their unified opposition to drilling off the coast of N.J.
6 years ago
Prescription for arts classes could make med students better docs, scientists say
Scientists have found a correlation between medical students engaging in the arts and humanities and showing qualities of openness, wisdom and empathy.
6 years ago
13,500 Pa. homes still without safe heating source this winter
Data released Wednesday by Pennsylvania’s Public Utility Commission shows there are fewer homes without a utility heating service this winter compared to last year.
6 years ago
Hoping to eradicate childhood lead poisoning, N.J. groups join forces
The plan would require regular inspection of all rental housing and that the state share data on neighborhoods where lead-exposure risks are high.
6 years ago
Air Date: February 14, 2018
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