Jad Sleiman
More from the Contributor
What human doctors do that AI can’t — at least, not yet
That diagnostic gut feeling? It’s not magic. It’s based on data drawn from the senses and experience that can be quantified.
2 years ago
Listen 11:16What happens when an outsider develops a stop strange smoking method that works, but can’t be explained by science.
2 years ago
Listen 19:56Pa. coronavirus update: State to lift all restrictions except masking on Memorial Day
All of Pa., except for Philly, will lift all COVID-19 restrictions at the end of the month. Mask-wearing will still be required. Here’s what you need to know.
2 years ago
Officials said a July 'second wave' had hit Philly with scant evidence, later admitting they'd called “a slight rise in cases" a wave to help avoid "uncontrollable spread."
2 years ago
Listen 26:16Pa. coronavirus update: Philly surpasses 1M doses
After a slow start in December, the city has administered more than one million vaccines.
2 years ago
Philly region vaccine providers shift course as U.S. recommends ‘pause’ for J&J
The CDC said it was investigating unusual clots in six women that occurred 6 to 13 days after vaccination with the Johnson & Johnson shot.
2 years ago
How COVID long-haulers might renew the focus on chronic fatigue syndrome
Myalgic encephalomyelitis is a mysterious disease long suspected of having a viral trigger. Recent focus on COVID long-haulers could bring new interest in this field.
2 years ago
Listen 8:26Our gadgets increasingly crowd the radio spectrum. They’re crowding out science too
The radio spectrum is a finite range of frequencies. We use pretty much all of it, for Wi-Fi, smart gadgets, radio. But what about scientists who rely on it?
2 years ago
Listen 11:28Pa. coronavirus update: Philly’s weekly vaccinations nearly double with new FEMA site
The number of weekly vaccinations in Philadelphia has almost doubled after FEMA opened its site at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
2 years ago
A tiny fish is on the brink of extinction. Does it matter that another just like it is thriving?
Delta smelt are very nearly extinct in the wild. Another fish - the wakasagi- is nearly identical and doing fine. Why do we try and save as many species as possible?
2 years ago
Listen 14:47Struggling Philly restaurants and gyms may soon get a financial lifeline from the city. Applications for financial help will be accepted starting Thursday at 11 a.m.
2 years ago
Delco launches call center for vaccine and testing questions
The idea is to answer questions from seniors and those who do not have access to internet services, or who prefer the telephone.
2 years ago