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This is aerial photo shows plastic bottles, wooden planks, rusty barrels and other garbage clogging the Drina river near the eastern Bosnian town of Visegrad, Bosnia, on Jan. 5, 2021. . A new study says Earth has pushed past seven out of eight scientifically established safety limits and into “the danger zone,” not just for an overheating planet that’s losing its natural areas, but for well-being of people living on it. The study, published Wednesday, May 31, 2023, for the first time it includes measures of “justice,” which is mostly about preventing harm for groups of people. (AP Photo/Eldar Emric)
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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

Workers near the top of the 526 ft. Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center spruce up the NASA logo standing on scaffolds in Cape Canaveral, Fla., Wednesday, May 20, 2020. A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket scheduled for May 27 will launch a Crew Dragon spacecraft on its first test flight with astronauts on-board to the International Space Station. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Science

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

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Science

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 President Jimmy Carter and his wife former first lady Rosalynn Carter sit together during a reception to celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary on July 10, 2021, in Plains, Ga. The Carter family shared news that Rosalynn Carter has dementia, The Carter Center announced Tuesday, May 30, 2023. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, Pool, File)
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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

Maiken Scott interviews Elise Hu about her new book, “Flawless: Lessons in Looks and Culture from the K-Beauty capital.” (Courtesy of Elise Hu)
The Pulse
Health

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

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Red knots walk along the shore.
Science

Beachgoers aren’t the only ones headed for Delaware coast: Thousands of red knots landing ahead of summer season

The 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

An upclose view of a dead fish in someone's hand. Shallow water in the creek is visible below.
Science

A reported fish kill in a Northampton County creek has people wondering: Is a nearby quarry to blame?

Anglers say Bushkill Creek has a history of receding, leaving hundreds of fish to their death.

3 years ago

Dr. John Gibbon poses for a photo.
Health

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

People stand outside of a building with a banner that reads,
Health

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

An unprocessed apple.
NPR
Health

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

The Pulse
Science

Communicating with Animals

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

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The Vine Street Expressway is filled like a bathtub from Broad Street to the Schuylkill River after torrential rain from the remnants of Hurrican Ida. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Science

Philly 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

Closeup of Hepatitis A under a microscope
Health

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

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The beach at Rehoboth Beach, Del.
Science

Delaware 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

An abandoned well is seen on the property of Cheryl and Joe Thomas in Duke Center, Pennsylvania.
(Nate Smallwood / For Spotlight PA)
Science
Spotlight PA

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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