Health & Science

Dozens of large buildings and homes throughout the Philly region use geothermal. For the German Society of Pa., “it was a no-brainer.”

The academic conference is open to researchers, students and the public. Topics will include psychedelics, mental health and metaphysics.

Andrea Katz, who represents Burlington and Atlantic counties, introduced a bill to create the Office of Disordered Eating Prevention within the state’s health department.

Gore, known for the Gore-Tex fabric, is accused of improperly disposing of hazardous waste into sewers and the air.

The program prioritizes communities of color, economically disadvantaged neighborhoods and towns with a history of water contamination.

Leading Light Wind is asking the state's Board of Public Utilities to give it a pause through December on its plan to build an offshore wind farm off Long Beach Island.

Zoologist Bill Schutt says teeth are power tools for survival. He joins us to talk about his new book “Bite.”

Misinformation, distrust in medical providers, politics and experiences during the height of COVID are playing into people’s views of vaccination, experts say.

Rabbit Recycling, whose tagline is "Zero waste in a bucket," will recycle all your household trash for a fee.

Changing human behavior around phone use can be hard, but Penn researchers found that competition, rewards and regular feedback works.

Samples collected over Labor Day weekend 2022 found increased chemicals from sunscreens, shampoos, drugs and fecal matter, according to a newly published Johns Hopkins study.

Local researchers say it’s unclear what the health impact is, but public transit is still preferable to driving.

This year’s Delaware Watershed Conservation grants are the biggest investment in the fund’s history.

Mosquitos love heat. And as summers get warmer, mosquito-borne illnesses are rising, in the U.S., Europe, and South and Central America.

On this episode, we take a look at some of the hidden forces that shape our behaviors and decisions.