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‘The Year of the Puppy’

In her new book, dog researcher Alexandra Horowitz 'keeps a lens on the puppy’s point of view, how they see and smell the world, make meaning of it, and become independent.'

Air Date: October 7, 2022 10:00 am

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orangutang in Close-up Photography
The Pulse
Science

The Fight Against Extinction

Around the world, at dawn, something magical happens. As the sun rises, nature seems to wake up, and different species break into a choru ...

Air Date: September 9, 2022

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At the announcement of the $8 million federal grant at the University of Delawares’ Science Technology and Advanced Research Campus. (Johnny Perez-Gonzalez/WHYY)
Education

Biomanufacturing research at University of Delaware gets $8 million federal boost

The University of Delaware will get $8 million in federal funding to invest in biomanufacturing efforts and expand its life sciences workforce.

9 months ago

Different: Gender Through the Eyes of a Primatologist is published by W.W. Norton and Company. Photo by Catherine Marin.
Radio Times
Science

Gender roles, primates and Frans de Waal

In his latest book, primatologist Frans de Waal asks the question, "What can the world of apes and monkeys teach us about gender, sex and biology?

Air Date: September 6, 2022 10:00 am

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A monarch butterfly perches on a flower.
Science

Monarch butterflies are in trouble; Here’s how you can help

The monarch butterfly was categorized by scientists last week as endangered.

10 months ago

An up-close portrait of a chicken.
Science

Avian influenza could return to Pennsylvania by fall, despite recent drop in cases

New cases of avian influenza haven’t been detected in Pa. for more than a month, but that doesn’t mean the threat to poultry and wild birds has passed.

11 months ago

The Texas Star sinks into the ocean, foam rising up around it.
Science

Casino boat sunk off Delaware shore becomes latest addition to artificial reef

The 180-foot-long Texas Star is the latest addition to a massive artificial reef system, joining hundreds of New York City subway cars and a Navy destroyer.

11 months ago

A close-up of a beautiful iridescent green and brown butterfly perched on a yellow flower.
Science

Rare, iridescent butterfly spotted in a Delaware swamp

Not seen on the Delmarva peninsula in 27 years, the endangered Hessel’s Hairstreak butterfly reveals itself in a Delaware swamp.

11 months ago

A person touches a giant stingray, the world's largest freshwater fish that was found in Cambodia.
NPR
Science

World’s largest freshwater fish, almost 660 pounds, is found in Cambodia

Scientists say a fisherman caught a giant stingray that measured almost 13 feet from snout to tail in the Mekong River.

11 months ago

Rafal Smigrodzki and his his daughter, Aurea. Smigrodzki and his girlfriend used Genomic Predictions, an advanced genetic testing platform, to select the best embryo for in vitro fertilization. Aurea was born almost two years ago. (Courtesy of Rafal Smigrodzki)
The Pulse
Health

Startup offers genetic testing that promises to predict healthiest embryo

A New Jersey company says its test can screen embryos for a variety of diseases and health conditions, like heart disease, diabetes, or breast cancer.

12 months ago

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Revelations in Air: A Guidebook to Smell is published by Penguin Books.
Radio Times
Health

‘Revelations in Air’ and the power of smell

Author Jude Stewart on smell, the least understood of our five senses. And, what we know so far about Covid-19 and loss of scent...some people aren't bouncing back.

Air Date: May 13, 2022 10:00 am

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orangutang in Close-up Photography
The Pulse
Science

The Fight Against Extinction

Around the world, at dawn, something magical happens. As the sun rises, nature seems to wake up, and different species break into a choru ...

Air Date: April 29, 2022

Listen 48:20
Ted Daeschler, a curator and paleontologist at the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia, holds a raccoon specimen from the collection. DNA samples from specimens can answer questions about environments in history. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
The Pulse
Science

Museums aren’t getting as many animal specimens. Scientists say that’s bad

The decline in new specimens is especially noticeable in the study of mammals. One journal article called it a “perfect storm” for the field.

1 year ago

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E.O. Wilson, Irina Zhorov, and Caleb Johnson in February of 2020. (Image coutesy of Caleb Johnson)
The Pulse
Science

Finding hope in the legacy of E.O. Wilson

Writer Caleb Johnson visited E.O. Wilson in February of 2020, where he spoke to the late scientist about his views on biodiversity, conservation — and the end of life. 

1 year ago

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Four chickens look at the camera from behind a fence.
Community

How backyard chicken owners are protecting their flocks from the deadly avian flu outbreak

Backyard chicken owners in Pennsylvania are taking extra precautions to protect their birds, which they see as pets, from getting infected from the deadly avian flu.

1 year ago

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