
Health & Science
US Steel agrees to allow fracking at Edgar Thompson works steel mill
7 years ago
Barnegat Bay marshes help keep water clean
Much of the tidal marshland in New Jersey’s Barnegat Bay has been destroyed, but the remaining 26,000 acres provide important filtering for the ecosystem.
7 years ago
What’s the harm in ‘bleeding green’?
Eagles fans are known for their passion and commitment to the team — which often comes with high stress levels. But is it really good for our health to be so invested?
7 years ago
If I lose my chronic depression, how much of myself will go with it?
Until now, I have had little hope that my depression would ever really go away.
7 years ago
Pa. Dept. of Corrections says staffing issues provide challenges to care for mentally ill inmates
The state says conditions for mentally ill inmates are improving, but challenges remain.
7 years ago
New Jersey requires six-month refills of birth control
The bill's sponsors reasoned that having a half-year’s worth of birth control on hand isn’t just about convenience: it’s about staying consistent.
7 years ago
Heart 2 sizes too small? Mr. Grinch, see your cardiologist
Scientists at Johns Hopkins scientists have also come up with theories for the condition of other characters, including Rudolph's red nose and Ebenezer Scrooge's time travel.
7 years ago
Scientists use gene editing to prevent a form of deafness in mice
While cautioning that much more research is needed, the scientists said they hope the technique might someday be used to prevent deafness in children.
7 years ago
Fight the opioid epidemic, all agree. But strategies vary widely
While many states have syringe exchanges, only some have laws that explicitly permit syringe exchanges.
7 years ago
Being different helped a NASA roboticist achieve her dream
When Ayanna Howard was a little girl, her favorite TV show was the Bionic Woman.
7 years ago
New Jersey resiliency models will help small towns plan for storms
Hurricane Sandy caused $37 billion of damage in New Jersey. But what if municipal leaders could have better anticipated the storm damage?
7 years ago
Thousands sign up for Delaware health insurance marketplace despite challenges
Delaware’s health insurance marketplace remains strong after nearly 25,000 people signed up for 2018 coverage in midst of many insurance challenges.
7 years ago
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