Technology
Triumph, Tragedy and Ennui: Three NASA Missions That Shaped the Future of Space Exploration
We look back at the first unmanned spacecraft landing on Mars in 1976, the Challenger tragedy in 1986, and the long-game Pluto mission launched in 2006.
Air Date: January 23, 2026
Listen 50:29Tras observar que sus compañeros de clase no tenían acceso a recursos de ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas (STEM), una estudiante de segundo año de secundaria.
4 days ago
Temple researchers hope to remove PFAS, microplastics with sustainable treatment method
Water providers are removing toxic PFAS chemicals from drinking water, but current methods are energy intensive. Temple researchers are looking at alternative technologies.
1 week ago
Listen 1:12“Friction-maxxing:” the case against convenience
Can struggle, effort and inconvenience lead to a happier, more fulfilling life? And in a world where technology seems unavoidable, is it even possible to fight the current?
Air Date: January 15, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:13Verizon says hourslong outage that disrupted calling and data services has been resolved
The carrier hasn’t specified what caused Wednesday’s disruptions, but confirmed that the outage was resolved late Wednesday night.
2 weeks ago
Del. student’s nonprofit grows from 300 to nearly 58,000 users, expanding free STEM access globally
After seeing classmates lack access to STEM resources, a Delaware sophomore built a nonprofit now reaching nearly 58,000 students globally.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:11The future of food is at Philadelphia’s Print Center. It’s a taco
“Taste of Exile” is a pop-up virtual reality experience that links immigrant labor to a real taco.
2 weeks ago
Will A.I. kill human creativity – and critical thinking?
Would you watch a movie generated entirely by AI? Or read a novel written by an algorithm? Examples of AI-generated art are pretty astoun ...
Air Date: December 30, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:11SEPTA still unsure about when Center City trolley tunnel will reopen after damage to overhead wires
The wires that power the trolleys were damaged during an attempt to change a key piece of equipment on the trolley power poles.
1 month ago
Want to see more WHYY News in your Google searches? Here’s how
Google’s new “preferred sources” feature offers readers more control over which publishers show up in their search results.
1 month ago
Holiday fraud is on the rise. Do you know the steps to protect yourself?
The holidays are busy and you are distracted, which gives fraudsters more ways to steal your money. Here are ways to protect yourself during the Christmas hustle and bustle.
1 month ago
Listen 0:42Black Girls STEAMing Through Dance offers after-school classes, training for teachers, workshops and seasonal camps throughout Philadelphia.
2 months ago
Listen 2:09Thomas Jefferson University opens $1.8 million market research lab
The lab is funded by alum John Thackrah and allows students access to live data for market research.
2 months ago
AI is watching: Are we safer or sliding toward ‘1984’?
Does AI-powered surveillance make us safer? From Ring cams catching package thieves to systems claiming to detect shooters, AI security tech is rapidly advancing.
Air Date: December 8, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:12The company will expand to more than 20 cities, including Pittsburgh and Baltimore, but no word yet on when people will get to ride.
2 months ago
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