
Health & Science
A National Institutes of Health memo on Feb. 7 said certain grant funds to universities and research institutions would be capped starting Monday.
2 months ago
Listen 1:17Destiny or delusion? How two strangers handled their instant spark
Two strangers connect on a video chat website and instantly feel an undeniable bond, but there is one huge problem: Neither of them is single.
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Listen 11:45Experts say the app could lead to new insights on relationships, as well as help students cope with the anxiety of dating.
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Listen 10:26Is it possible to find love using dating apps? 5 tips from dating coach Logan Ury
Logan Ury discusses the science behind dating, how to make meaningful connections online, and how to avoid common pitfalls.
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Listen 21:15Environmental contractors removed dumpsters worth of contaminated soil from the crater, according to DEP reports.
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Listen 1:01It’s like ‘dead birds flying’: How bird flu is spreading in the wild
In the U.S., bird flu headlines have focused on an unprecedented number of American cases and the impact of the virus on dairy cows and on poultry.
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Upper Makefield residents call for answers on Energy Transfer pipeline leak
Some residents in Bucks County reported smells of gasoline in their water as far back as September 2023.
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Listen 1:17Meeting Your Match: Navigating the World of Modern Dating
We explore the complicated world of modern dating, and what science has to say about how to find love.
Air Date: February 7, 2025
Listen 54:43One researcher described it as a “particularly insidious way” to stymie the work of U.S. scientists.
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Listen 2:44FTI Consulting chosen to temporarily run Crozer Health
Pa. officials and Prospect Medical Holdings have reached a preliminary agreement to have FTI Consulting temporarily manage the four-hospital system in Delaware County.
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Listen 0:49Some early session bills in the Pennsylvania legislature align with Gov. Josh Shapiro’s health spending priorities and prepare for possible changes under Trump.
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The governor’s energy proposals aim to encourage development of both fossil fuels and renewable energy sources.
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Listen 1:03Before Trump took office, government science agencies adopted policies to protect their research
Scientists found their work under threat during the first Trump administration. This time, they have contracts to protect them.
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Listen 8:45How to avoid a trip to the ER on Super Bowl Sunday
From heart attacks to broken bones, doctors weigh in on how to avoid common health emergencies linked to the big game.
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Listen 1:03New Jersey board declines to award new wind energy contracts
The canceled solicitation for proposals is the latest blow to New Jersey’s offshore wind industry and the planned Atlantic Shores project.
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