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Hosted by Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich, Radiolab is a show about curiosity. Where sound illuminates ideas, and the boundaries blur between science, philosophy, and human experience.

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Environment

Melissa Lynn Torre, founder of the Vellum Street Soap Company, with recycled glass jars and bottles she uses to package the skin products she creates and sells. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

Looking to cut down on plastics? These Philly-area stores could help

Advocates say corporations need to change their practices to tackle plastics pollution. In the meantime here are some local options for those looking to cut their consumption.

2 years ago

Michael Regan
Urban Planning

EPA designates 2 forever chemicals as hazardous substances, eligible for Superfund cleanup

The designation requires that releases of PFAs and PFOs into soil or water be reported to federal, state or tribal officials if they meet or exceed certain levels.

2 years ago

Oak tree pollen (Emma Lee/WHYY News)
Health

Philly, meet the new normal of spring allergy season

Tree and grass pollen are at extreme levels, according to local pollen counts. Experts say climate change is to blame for longer allergy seasons.

2 years ago

Listen 1:05
Drexel Park
Science

Drexel University is phasing out herbicides, pesticides on campus grounds

Researchers say weed killers can harm the environment and pose potential human health risks.

2 years ago

Listen 1:08
The Delaware City Refinery in New Castle, Del. A new report on air pollution from the Lung Association focuses on the four-state, 16-county Philadelphia-Reading-Camden-PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. (Cris Barrish/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Science

EPA sets stricter air emission rules for 3 Philly-area polluters and dozens of others nationwide

The new restrictions will apply to over 200 facilities across the country. The EPA says they’ll cut cancer risk.

2 years ago

Listen 1:21
A worker is seen next to a water filtration system
Health

Philly-area water providers grapple with potential costs of reducing toxic ‘forever chemicals’

Drinking water providers are seeking funding to cover the costs of eliminating toxic PFAS from its water supplies.

2 years ago

Listen 1:15
A sign for Philadelphia Gas Works
Urban Planning

Philadelphia Gas Commission approves $19 million in new fossil fuel infrastructure

Climate activists say PGW’s plan for the infrastructure conflicts with the city's climate goals.

2 years ago

Listen 1:15
sign for street cleaning
Politics & Policy

Parker reveals more of her plan to make Philly ‘Clean and Green’

The effort will include crews dedicated to neighborhood cleanup and more trash cans on city streets.

2 years ago

Map showing radius of aftershocks from earthquake
Weather
6abc

2.6-magnitude aftershock reported in Gladstone, New Jersey days after earthquake, USGS says

The epicenter was near Whitehouse Station, New Jersey — about 60 miles northeast of Philadelphia.

2 years ago

Eva Stebel, water researcher, pours a water sample into a smaller glass container for experimentation as part of drinking water and PFAS research at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Center For Environmental Solutions and Emergency Response
Politics & Policy

EPA announces first federal restrictions on toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water

Water providers will have a total of five years to test and treat their drinking water for PFAS.

2 years ago

Listen 1:21
a 2022 wildfire in Wharton State Forest
Weather

Above-average rain is keeping New Jersey’s wildfire season calm, but don’t get complacent, officials say

Officials warn that a changing climate can spark a wildfire despite a wet couple of months.

2 years ago

Listen :52
The University of Delaware's balloon
Science

Philly-area researchers return from eclipse ballooning trips feeling excited, relieved — and disappointed

Teams from Drexel and the University of Delaware traveled to the path of totality as part of a nationwide NASA project.

2 years ago

Listen 1:14
The beginning of the solar eclipse is visible through the roof of a Mylar tent, one of several set up by the Franklin Institute for eclipse viewing.
Science
6abc

Many still manage to spot solar eclipse in Philadelphia area despite clouds

The peak of the solar eclipse is over in the Philly region. Clouds thickened as we reached maximum coverage, but brief breaks in the clouds allowed people to see the event.

2 years ago

map showing earthquake
Science

East Coast earthquakes aren’t common, but they are felt by millions. Here’s what to know

Since 1950 there have only been about 20 East Coast quakes with a magnitude above 4.5, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, compared to over 1,000 on the West Coast.

2 years ago

Total solar eclipse
NPR
Science

Clouds and rain? Here’s how to still enjoy the total solar eclipse

Here are a few ideas on how best to take in the experience.

2 years ago

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