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Villanova University rain garden shows 20-year success at soaking up stormwater runoff

The school's rain gardens have proven effective at helping prevent raw sewage from overflowing into waterways.

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The Pulse
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Rediscovering America’s War on Bad Posture

We talk with historians Beth Linker about the “posture panic” that led to a college photo scandal, and Natalia Mehlman Petrzela about the evolution of fitness culture.

Air Date: May 3, 2024

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Montgomery County wants to hear about your health priorities

The county’s Office of Public Health will use survey results to shape priorities for the upcoming Community Health Improvement Plan.

2 years ago

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Paris and Briante Grant sit with their triplets
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Delaware families are still grappling with infant formula shortages, price hikes

Pa. Sen. Bob Casey is pushing legislation to add more competition to the baby formula market after shortages caused prices to spike.

2 years ago

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Jean Holloway with friend Vikki Prettyman
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Delaware advocate for clean water remembered as PFAS regulations are implemented

Vikki Prettyman, who died of kidney failure last year, helped the Sussex County town of Blades overcome its “forever chemicals” water crisis.

2 years ago

The unusual and unexpected evolution of the perceived crisis of poor posture in contemporary America—spanning from eugenics and posture contests to present-day advocates of
Studio 2
Health

How are microplastics affecting our health?, ‘Slouch: Posture Panic in Modern America’

Beth Linker's 'Slouch' delves into this history, revealing the scientific and societal implications of the perceived epidemic of bad posture in twentieth-century America.

Air Date: May 1, 2024 12:00 pm

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A map from the USGS shows the area affected by a 2.6 magnitude aftershock.
Science

2.6-magnitude aftershock reported in New Jersey weeks after larger earthquake

The epicenter was near Whitehouse Station, New Jersey — about 60 miles from Philadelphia.

2 years ago

An aerial view of the 80 MW solar field in Adams County.
PlanPhilly
Science

After years of delays, Adams Solar Farm powers a quarter of Philly’s city buildings

A month after the Adams Solar Farm went online, Philly is seeking more renewable electricity to power the rest of its municipal buildings.

2 years ago

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Two Princeton High students and a teacher with their award
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Princeton and Brandywine high schools win nationwide STEM competition

The schools earned $100,000 grand prizes for their innovations.

2 years ago

land-based wind turbines in Atlantic City
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New Jersey seeks fourth round of offshore wind farm proposals as foes push back

The state Board of Public Utilities on Tuesday opened a fourth round of solicitations for offshore wind farms, giving interested companies until July 10 to submit proposals.

2 years ago

a hallway at the Honickman Center with a colorful and calming wall
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How Jefferson Health’s Honickman Center became a blueprint for an inclusive, neurodiverse environment

The neurodiverse-friendly space in Center City features sensory bags, custom-made chairs, textured walls and immersive art.

2 years ago

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The Pulse
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Anatomy of a medical mistake: What led one surgeon to perform the wrong procedure — and then go public about it

Hand surgeon David Ring reflects on the mistake that shook him to his core — and what caused it.

2 years ago

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The Pulse
Health

From mistakes to depression, anonymous support groups are tackling physician’s mental health

When Psychiatrist Mona Massood saw so many doctors suffering from anxiety and depression, she created a 24/7 physician support line to help them.

2 years ago

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This electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health shows a human T cell, in blue, under attack by HIV, in yellow, the virus that causes AIDS.
NPR
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CDC says 3 women diagnosed with HIV after receiving ‘vampire facial’

The CDC said this is the first documentation of probable infections involving cosmetic services.

2 years ago

Balsu Lakshmanan, CTO of Versogen, inside his research lab
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Green hydrogen: A climate change solution or fossil fuel bait and switch?

To help solve the climate crisis, $750 million could flow to the Philadelphia region to create a hydrogen economy. But some say it’s a deceit to help the fossil fuel industry.

2 years ago

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