
Health & Science
White House drug czar eyes Philly’s response to emerging xylazine threat
Xylazine, an animal tranquilizer, has been appearing in an increasing number of street drug samples and opioid overdose deaths in Philadelphia and across the U.S.
2 years ago
An overlooked brain system helps you grab a coffee – and plan your next cup
The act of "reaching for a cup of coffee" has scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis finding previously overlooked active areas of the brain.
2 years ago
New Castle County is attempting to combat drug usage through a new wastewater drug monitoring system.
2 years ago
One penguin species declines, while another thrives on the western Antarctic Peninsula
Scientists predict that Adélie penguins could disappear from the western Antarctic Peninsula. Researchers at UD and Temple are tracking the changing conditions.
2 years ago
Listen 13:55WHYY News launches Climate Desk to tackle our changing environment
The newly formed desk reports on how our changing climate affects residents of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.
2 years ago
Philly gets poor grade on air quality in new report
The American Lung Association’s findings for the 16-county Philadelphia area give the region a failing grade for a high number of ozone days.
2 years ago
Can capitalism save the planet from a climate crisis?
Many would say capitalism is what drove the climate crisis, and that a solution would depend on a different economic model that prioritizes sustainability and equity.
2 years ago
Listen 6:52Lehigh 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
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