Health & Science
A symposium in Salem County will raise awareness about Black maternal health issues
An event addressing maternal health disparities will be held in one of the poorest cities in New Jersey.
2 years ago
Philly-area water providers grapple with potential costs of reducing toxic ‘forever chemicals’
Drinking water providers are seeking funding to cover the costs of eliminating toxic PFAS from its water supplies.
2 years ago
Listen 1:15An exhibition features works by art therapy alumni, faculty and students to honor 50 years of a program that changed the art therapy field.
2 years ago
WHYY’s ‘The Pulse’ celebrates 10 years on the air
Supporters leaned in to watch host Maiken Scott interview guests live for her weekly science and health show.
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Listen 1:01Maria Wright recently found herself in an unlikely position when she received a devastating cancer diagnosis — becoming one of the people she usually serves.
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Listen 1:40Teams from Drexel and the University of Delaware traveled to the path of totality as part of a nationwide NASA project.
2 years ago
Listen 1:14Renée Fleming on the Arts And Health, Dan Pashman on ‘Anything’s Pastable’
World renowned soprano Renée Fleming on the power of music to heal the brain and body. And, pasta inventor Dan Pashman on his cookbook "Anything's Pastable."
Air Date: April 9, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:01Can’t get enough of the total solar eclipse or got clouded out? Here are the next ones to watch for
An eclipse on the scale of Monday's event won't happen again until Aug. 12, 2045.
2 years ago
Their project involves an AI-powered stuffed animal that allows people to practice Mam, a Mayan language spoken in Guatemala.
2 years ago
Listen :54Unimpressed by Philly’s cloudy eclipse? The animals at the zoo weren’t too impressed either
Citizen scientists at the Philadelphia Zoo found the natural world largely unmoved by the celestial display.
2 years ago
Many still manage to spot solar eclipse in Philadelphia area despite clouds
The peak of the solar eclipse is over in the Philly region. Clouds thickened as we reached maximum coverage, but brief breaks in the clouds allowed people to see the event.
2 years ago
Worried about eclipse damage to your eyes? Don’t panic
Eye damage is rare and sometimes temporary, but it never hurts to get it checked.
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Want to see how a solar eclipse alters colors? Wear red and green on Monday
Eclipses change the light around us, leading to unusual sights. Monday's solar eclipse also brings a chance to see crescent shapes in shadows and pinholes, as the moon moves.
2 years ago
How to keep pets safe during the solar eclipse, whether at home or on the road
Experts say pets are unlikely to be impacted by the eclipse itself — but there are steps their humans should take to help them deal with the crowds, traffic and stress.
2 years ago
How people across the U.S. are making the most of the solar eclipse
Many Americans are making plans, from flying across the country to driving across town, ready to don glasses and admire a phenomenon the U.S. won't see again for 20 years.
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