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Innovation
Don’t throw away that broken item. A coalition of Philly volunteers will help you fix it
Every month, the Philly Fixers Guild helps residents salvage broken, damaged, and disassembled items — and keep them out of the landfill.
2 years ago
Listen 1:40Bonus Interview: Plastic surgery, war survivors and a visionary doctor
From the archives, our interview with Lindsey Fitzharris, author of 'The Facemaker: A Visionary Surgeon's Battle to Mend the Disfigured Soldiers of World War I.'
Air Date: October 22, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:15The scientific race to defeat a deadly virus
'Breathless' tells the story of the worldwide scientific quest to understand and trace the origins of Covid-19 and develop treatments to fight the deadly virus.
Air Date: October 11, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:29Philadelphia bidding for new federal research agency headquarters
Joining places like Chicago, Boston, and Texas, Philadelphia is vying for the chance to house the headquarters of a new federal health research agency.
2 years ago
As AI language skills grow, so do scientists’ concerns
Researchers say they'd be less concerned if the companies developing these systems, known technically as “large language models," were less secretive about the data they use.
2 years ago
Philly-filmed series ‘Small Enough’ showcases the struggles and success of creative entrepreneurs
The new show is a venture from Shannon Maldonado, owner of acclaimed design shop Yowie.
2 years ago
Why captions are suddenly everywhere and how they got there
Captions from apps like Otter have proven critical for people joining virtual meetings or talking in person when masked.
2 years ago
$2.1 million raised for student-inspired web platform started in Philly that reviews landlords
Ofo Ezeugwu created ‘Whose Your Landlord’ in 2013 after talking to fellow students about their experiences living in and around the university.
2 years ago
Making sense of cryptocurrencies and NFTs
Cryptocurrency has broken into the mainstream. but how does it work and how safe is it? A primer on crypto, blockchains, and non-fungible tokens.
Air Date: February 24, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:00The Regional Roundup – Presidents’ Day
Learn the story of Private Oliver Cromwell, a Black Revolutionary War hero from New Jersey who crossed the Delaware River with George Washington.
Air Date: February 21, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:26Nation’s largest power grid moves to clear logjam of energy projects
If the solar projects held up in the logjam are not cleared, that jeopardizes New Jersey’s own efforts to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels.
3 years ago
Regional Roundup – November 29th
Reforming city government after the guilty verdict in the trial of a local union leader and city councilmember. And, an unusual heart on display at the Mutter Museum.
Air Date: November 29, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:15Under pressure, Apple allows self-repairs to iPhones, Macs
The company said Wednesday it will enable users of two of the newest iPhone models and later some Mac computers to get access to parts and tools to be able to repair them.
3 years ago
City Councilmember Maria Quinones Sanchez discusses her breast cancer diagnosis. And, Dr. Aaron Beck, pioneer of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, passed away last week at 100.
Air Date: November 8, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:29A possible SEPTA strike of over 5,000 workers in Philadelphia. Major Ben Simmons drama with the 76ers. And, two students who travelled the US documenting pandemic tales.
Air Date: October 25, 2021 10:00 am
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