
Health & Science
Lehigh River one of the most ‘endangered,’ says conservation organization
Warehouses with their massive parking lots threaten the health of the Lehigh River with increased stormwater runoff.
2 years ago
Listen 1:21Thousands participate in ‘Donor Dash’ to raise awareness for organ donation
The 26th annual Gift of Life Donor Dash brought families and loved ones out to Eakins Oval for a 5k run, a 10k run, and 3k walk.
2 years ago
Newly formed island off the coast in Brigantine serves as a haven for federally listed red knot
A naturally formed island in New Jersey’s Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge has provided a haven for migratory birds. Now, the site is being proposed for federal protection.
2 years ago
Why We Love and Hate Exercising — And How to Do It Either Way
We look at the science of fitness, the evolution of cultural messages surrounding exercise, and how we can overcome inertia to start fitting it into our lives.
Air Date: April 14, 2023
Listen 49:15Capoeira’s roots spread wide in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia, there’s a hole-in-the-wall studio that’s hard to walk past without looking in. If you go at the right time — you’ll hear it before you see it.
2 years ago
Listen 7:39Medication abortions account for 53% of all facility-based terminations in the U.S. Recent court rulings have created uncertainty around future access to a key abortion drug.
2 years ago
Post-sex pill seen as new tool to fight rising STD rates
Experts believe STDs have been rising because of declining condom use, inadequate sex education, and reduced testing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2 years ago
Abortion pill rulings in conflict: What happens next?
The far-reaching ruling, which the judge put on hold for a week to allow for an appeal, could affect access to the drug in every state.
2 years ago
Meet ‘the Zeen’: Philly inventor behind the Steadicam creates wheelchair-walker hybrid
Nearly 50 years ago, Garrett Brown invented the Steadicam for motion picture filming. Today, he’s using his skills to give people more mobility options.
2 years ago
Listen 3:48Mark your calendars! A total solar eclipse is coming one year from now
Viewers located in a strip of the mainland U.S. stretching from Texas to Maine will be able to see the moon pass directly in front of the afternoon sun.
2 years ago
Save the date: One year until total solar eclipse sweeps U.S.
Just one year from now, a total solar eclipse will sweep across North America. The eclipse will slice a diagonal line across 13 states in the U.S., from Texas through Maine.
2 years ago
Taking the Temperature of Climate Science
We hear about the big picture of climate change almost every day — the threats it poses, the effects on our world and lives, the fight ...
Air Date: April 7, 2023
Listen 51:14Drilling for Earth’s climate secrets buried under the sea
A team of scientists on the JOIDES Resolution drill for sediment cores off the coast of Portugal — an area rich with information about earth's history.
2 years ago
Listen 13:43April is National ‘Donate Life Month.’ Here’s what it means
About 5,000 people in the Philadelphia area are awaiting an organ transplant. Some wait for over five years.
2 years ago
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