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Host Stephen Dubner has surprising conversations that explore the riddles of everyday life and the weird wrinkles of human nature-from cheating and crime to parenting and sports. Dubner talks with Nobel laureates and provocateurs, social scientists and entrepreneurs - and his Freakonomics co-author Steve Levitt.

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Science

Toxic PFAS detected in household dust samples in New Castle, Del.

CDC researchers detected several types of PFAS in outdoor and indoor air, as well as in household dust found on surfaces and in vacuum cleaners.

2 years ago

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Science

Conservationists celebrate more than 200 federally funded projects to restore waterways in Delaware watershed

The program funds habitat restoration and conservation initiatives throughout the Delaware River watershed.

2 years ago

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Science

Pennsylvania State Capitol to begin crow dispersal program this week

Starting Monday, loud noises are expected for two hours a night near the capitol as the state attempts to deter thousands of crows away from capitol grounds.

2 years ago

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Community

Anglers cheer new federal dollars aimed at keeping streams healthy for native brook trout

The initiative is one of more than 60 conservation projects nationwide to receive a total of more than $122 million through Biden’s America the Beautiful Challenge.

2 years ago

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Delaware River Basin Commission declares water supply emergency

Record low rainfall has led to reduced water supply levels in parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

2 years ago

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PUC safety investigators claim PGW failed to prevent 2021 South Philly gas explosion

The explosion on Jackson Street in 2021 injured three people and caused several homes to be evacuated.

2 years ago

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Sand cascades down the badly eroded face of a dune in North Wildwood, N.J. on Feb. 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry, FILE)
Science

10 years and $42 million later, Jersey Shore town ends battle over its eroding beaches

The state will cancel $12 million worth of fines it levied against the city for conducting unauthorized and potentially harmful beach repair work.

2 years ago

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Weather

Study: Climate change boosted wind speeds in 2024 Atlantic hurricanes

New research from Climate Central shows record-breaking ocean temperatures helped spin hurricanes faster, creating more destructive wind speeds.

2 years ago

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Science

Emergency dredging project to restore Delaware Indian River Inlet has begun

The restoration project involves dredging 380,000 cubic yards of sand from a shoal on the south side of the Indian River Inlet to rebuild the beach and dunes.

2 years ago

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Science

What’s the best way to dispose of leftovers this Thanksgiving?

Between Thanksgiving and New Year's, there is about a 25% increase in food waste, according to the nonprofit organization the Ecology Center.

2 years ago

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Fixed is the new ‘new’: Advocates say to consider greener tech purchases this holiday season

Items like TVs, game consoles and phones create toxic e-waste and emissions. Environmental advocates say repaired items are a better deal.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia skyline over the Delaware River
Weather

Recent rainfall not enough to pull Philly region out of drought, climatologists say

The region faces about a 10-inch deficit in rainfall. Three to four inches of rain a month are typical during the winter.

2 years ago

Firefighters walk through floodwaters while responding to a rescue call in unincorporated Sonoma County, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)
Weather

Winter storms and rain sweep across the U.S. while a new system is expected to arrive for Thanksgiving

Blizzard or winter storm warnings were in effect Saturday from parts of the Northeast to central Appalachia.

2 years ago

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Weather

Human waste has been detected in Southern Delaware waterways. Home septic systems may be to blame

Homeowners are not required to inspect their septic systems until they sell their home, meaning deteriorating systems could go unnoticed.

2 years ago

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Wildfires burn
Community

Second teen charged in New Jersey forest fire as rain should help douse New York blaze

Police in Evesham Township arrested a 14-year-old from Marlton in connection with an Oct. 30 wildfire that burned less than a tenth of a square mile.

2 years ago

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