
Jad Sleiman mainly covered conflict and the Middle East for newspapers and wire services before switching to public radio. He’s interested in stories about smaller, surprising communities. He plays the piano and several table top games.
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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.
1 year 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?
1 year 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.
1 year 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?
1 year 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
Are you still you even when your memory has faded?
Research finds what makes people with dementia still recognizable to their loved ones isn’t their ability to remember things, it’s the way they behave.
2 years ago
Listen 12:36Pa. vaccine guidelines expand to 65 and older, those with high risk medical conditions 16-64
The state of Pennsylvania and city of Philadelphia expand vaccine eligibility - but with differing guidelines.
2 years ago
Philly Parks Dept: City parks saw 50% more visitors in 2020
Social distancing is easy at Philadelphia parks and in 2020, visits to these public spaces surged.
2 years ago
Philadelphia COVID-19 restrictions extended in anticipation of post-holiday spike
The restrictions were originally slated to end on Jan. 1, and Farley credits them with having helped the city avoid the worst of the Thanksgiving case spike.
2 years ago
The enduring mystery of suicide? What causes it
Emerging research asks whether commonly held risk factors can actually predict suicide.
2 years ago
Listen 13:19More people in crisis doesn’t mean more calls to suicide hotlines. Why the disconnect?
The lifeline is most ubiquitous symbol of suicide prevention, but only a small fraction of suicidal people actually call.
2 years ago
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