Health & Science
Earth is ‘really quite sick now’ and in danger zone in nearly all ecological ways, study says
A new study says Earth has pushed past seven out of eight scientifically established safety limits and into “the danger zone."
3 years ago
NASA talks UFOs with public ahead of final report on unidentified flying objects
NASA is holding its first public meeting on UFOs a year after launching a study into unexplained sightings.
3 years ago
Leading experts warn of a risk of extinction from AI
Experts warn that Artificial intelligence models could soon be smarter and more powerful than us and we need to impose limits to ensure they don't take control over humans.
3 years ago
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, the Carter Center says
The family wants people to know that she continues to live happily at home with her husband, visiting with loved ones and enjoying the spring weather in Plains.
3 years ago
How K-Beauty Revolutionized Skincare — And Became Obsessed with Perfection
After years in South Korea, NPR host Elise Hu reflects on Korean beauty culture and what it says about how we’ll look at ourselves and each other.
Air Date: May 30, 2023
Listen 27:49The annual red knot arrival is underway as federal regulators have unveiled a plan to protect nearly 700,000 acres in New Jersey, Delaware, and 11 other states.
3 years ago
Anglers say Bushkill Creek has a history of receding, leaving hundreds of fish to their death.
3 years ago
A Philadelphia surgeon’s invention and historic open-heart operation is celebrated 70 years later
Dr. John Gibbon invented the heart-lung machine and used it to perform the world’s first successful open-heart surgery on May 6, 1953.
3 years ago
Delco officials are conducting the county’s first community health assessment
The assessment aims to identify health disparities across Delco, and help address them.
3 years ago
What we know about the health risks of ultra-processed foods
The tasty snacks and frozen meals you grab when you're busy are often packed with sugar, fat and a list of unpronounceable ingredients.
3 years ago
Humans have long been fascinated by the idea of communicating with other species — not just teaching animals to mimic human words, but ...
Air Date: May 26, 2023
Listen 49:11Philly to experience frequent heat waves, flooding, says Drexel report
Environmental scientists are evaluating the potential costs of climate change in Philadelphia — and how to prepare.
3 years ago
New report finds high numbers of Philadelphians are living with hepatitis C and hepatitis B
1 in 20 Philly residents have reported testing positive for hepatitis B and hepatitis C, but the actual numbers may be even higher, since many cases go undetected.
3 years ago
Listen 1:04Delaware taps artificial intelligence to evacuate crowded beaches when floods hit
Delaware officials pull off evacuation-type procedures every week during the tourism season.
3 years ago
Pa. limited a board’s power to regulate abandoned oil and gas wells. Democrats want to restore it.
The state House panel passed a bill Tuesday that would restore the Environmental Quality Board’s ability to raise bond prices on conventional well drillers.
3 years ago
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