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The Pulse
Health

Dare to Repair

Whether you’re fixing a leaky toilet or a busted iPhone, there’s no satisfaction quite like doing it yourself. On this week ...

Air Date: March 16, 2018

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A trolley in West Philadelphia crosses potholes on a bumpy street. (Malcolm Burnley for WHYY)
The Pulse
Science

Is nanotech the new pothole killer?

Scientists are adding tiny particles of clay, wool and other materials to asphalt — to create more durable pavement.

8 years ago

(AP, file)
Health

FDA launches effort to cut nicotine in cigarettes, says smoking could drop by 14%

FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb Thursday called his agency’s move “historic” and “unprecedented.”

8 years ago

Companies are making it harder for you to repair your own appliances, like this iPhone X, and a growing repair movement is trying to change that.
The Pulse
Science

It’s harder to fix our stuff these days. Maybe that’s a problem.

When a high-tech appliance breaks, some manufacturers discourage people from doing their own repairs. But a growing “right to repair” movement wants to change that.

8 years ago

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City Councilwoman Cherelle Parker says Philadelphia needs a public education campaign to keep workers — and their employers — up to speed on medical marijuana's rapidly changing legal landscape. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Health

Philly Council panel wants to develop workplace guidelines on medical marijuana

Councilwoman Cherelle Parker hopes to work with stakeholders across the city on guidelines to help patients figure out their rights and prevent negative consequences.

8 years ago

This picture shows the different kinds of devices that use OLED displays (Universal Display Corporation)
Science

How Princeton research from the ’90s made it to the new iPhone

It’s part of an an increasing trend of universities partnering with companies to turn research into new patents and products.

8 years ago

Hawking, shown in Chicago in 1986, was the Lucasian Professor of Mathematics, a post once held by Sir Isaac Newton.
NPR
Science

Stephen Hawking, who awed both scientists and the public, dies

8 years ago

Philadelphia Health Commissioner Thomas Farley demonstrates the use of naloxone spray during a press conference at City Hall.
Health

Philly launches campaign urging citizens to carry life-saving naloxone

'Carrying naloxone can be just as important as learning CPR,' says Philadelphia's assistant deputy commissioner of the fire department.

8 years ago

Philadelphia Energy Solutions, the largest refiner on the East Coast, was relieved of some of its obligations to buy renewable fuel credits in an agreement with the EPA. (Peter DeCarlo)
StateImpact Pennsylvania
Science

EPA deal gives PES, in bankruptcy, some relief from renewable fuel credits

Philadelphia Energy Solutions reached an agreement with the federal government to reduce its liability for buying renewable fuel credits.

8 years ago

Bob Hoffman of Edgmont Township, Delaware County, says he's OK with a water 'buffalo' that Sunoco installed outside his home. It's to ensure a supply of clean water in case his private well is disrupted by drilling for the Mariner East pipelines. (Jon Hurdle/StateImpact Pennsylvania)
StateImpact Pennsylvania
Science

On pipeline route, some well owners OK with Sunoco’s water; others are wary

The temporary water supply is being provided to owners of private water wells along the pipeline route because of concerns that water could turn cloudy or become contaminated

8 years ago

Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services Commissioner David Jones testifies at a council hearing on the opioid crisis.
NewsWorks Tonight
Health

Philly Council members grill city officials on efforts to deal with opioid crisis

Council members’ questions for city officials took up so much of the three-hour hearing that other speakers, including treatment providers, did not have a chance to speak.

8 years ago

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Walmart pharmacies are now distributing packets of DisposeRx, a powder designed to keep unused opioid medication from creating future addicts. (Mark Eichmann/WHYY)
Health

Walmart provides free opioid disposal product to customers

Walmart pharmacies are now distributing a powder that renders opioid medication unusable.

8 years ago

Radio Times
Science

The science of perfect timing

Guest: Daniel Pink Scientists are taking a serious look at timing. What time you take a test, schedule a doctor a ...

Air Date: March 13, 2018 10:00 am

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Voices in the Family
Health

Adding hope to health messages may lead to better outcomes

Doctors often have to talk to their patients about different health risks – obesity, smoking, too much alcohol – but WHAT sho ...

Air Date: March 12, 2018

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Skytalk
Science

Dark matter’s impact on Andromeda’s size

Textbooks typically describe the nearby Andromeda galaxy as being three to four times larger than our galaxy, the Milky Way. However, new ...

Air Date: March 12, 2018

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