Health & Science
$4.3M fund to support Delaware River watershed conservation
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation are launching a $4.3 million fund to support conservation efforts in the Del. River watershed.
7 years ago
Saying Goodbye to a Beloved Pet
WHYY’s Maiken Scott spoke with psychologist Dr. Dan Gottlieb about the grief of saying goodbye to a beloved animal – and how we work ...
Air Date: August 6, 2018
Listen 04:06Breastfeeding moms go public in Philly for global campaign
Raising awareness about many health benefits of breastfeeding, dozens of moms gather in Philadelphia for the 'Big Latch.'
7 years ago
Listen 1:23Drugs detected in private well water in north central Pennsylvania
Simply put, drugs leave the body and go down the toilet. There are similar types of drugs in similar concentrations in water in Canada, the U.S., and most of Europe.
7 years ago
When doctors struggle with suicide, their profession often fails them
An estimated 300 to 400 doctors kill themselves each year, a rate of 28 to 40 per 100,000 or more than double that of general population.
7 years ago
San Diego researchers measure highest ocean surface temperature in a century
Wednesday's 78.6 degrees Fahrenheit at the pier surpassed a previous record of 78.4 degrees in 1931.
7 years ago
NASA announces crew for first commercial space flights
In 2019, SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule and Boeing's CST-100 Starliner are both scheduled to blast off on test flights with NASA astronauts on board.
7 years ago
It’s ‘Shark Tank’ for global health inventions
Ten participants showcased a variety of innovations, each in different stages of development.
7 years ago
Which vision of farming is better for the planet?
Farmers face a growing dilemma. Specifically, a food-growing dilemma. How do you feed an increasing number of people without harming the environment?
7 years ago
Behavioral health chief says Philly paves road to sobriety with treatment options
Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn speaks with David T. Jones of the city's Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services.
7 years ago
Listen 5:46We travel to experience awe or learn something new — maybe even to get our worldview shaken up a bit. On this episode, The Pulse explor ...
Air Date: August 3, 2018
Listen 48:54DNA technology could help solve decades-old Delaware case
New Castle County Police hope a lifelike composite image of the woman will lead them to family members and eventually solve the decades-old cold case.
7 years ago
Scientists are ‘Spying On Whales’ to learn how they eat, talk and … walked?
"We live in the golden age of whale science."
7 years ago
Puerto Rico’s wounded Medicaid program faces even deeper cuts
The government needs to squeeze $840.2 million in annual savings from Medicaid by 2023, a reduction required by the U.S. territory's agreement with the federal government.
7 years ago
Invasive Asian longhorn ticks found in Pennsylvania, New Jersey
Here's what to do if you find one.
7 years ago
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