
Technology
Temple researchers win NCAA grant to build AI-mentor for student-athletes
JournAI aims to support the holistic development and well-being of college athletes at all levels. And no, it won’t write term papers for you.
4 hours ago
Jean Twenge’s rules for raising kids in a high-tech world
Psychologist Jean Twenge -- a mother of three -- gives parents the tools they need to help their kids develop a healthier relationship with social media.
Air Date: October 3, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 49:58Health care workers have invented devices to improve catheter insertion, prevent injuries from falls and support limbs in rehab patients.
3 weeks ago
How to combat AI in college classrooms
Blue books are back in college classrooms! Remember those? Professors are embracing the old exam booklets ...
Air Date: September 16, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:13Attorneys general warn OpenAI and other tech companies to improve chatbot safety
The attorneys general of California and Delaware have expressed serious concerns about the safety of OpenAI's chatbot, ChatGPT, especially for children and teens.
1 month ago
Who is IShowSpeed and why was his Philly visit such a big deal?
The hugely popular livestreamer was met with crowds of young people while checking in on Philly’s cultural landmarks.
1 month ago
Amtrak’s flagship Acela trains get a long-awaited upgrade
The NextGen Acela trains, as Amtrak calls them, are faster and lighter than the current fleet. They start revenue service along the Northeast Corridor on Thursday.
1 month ago
Ban it or use it? How teachers are grappling with generative AI in the classroom
Generative AI tools have transformed classrooms. But local teachers and school districts are still deciding on whether, and how, to use them.
2 months ago
Listen 12:29Why we gossip; the flip phone revolution
We'll hear from people who have tried to make the low-tech lifestyle work. And, Kelsey McKinney on why we love juicy gossip about friends, family and even celebrities.
Air Date: August 12, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 53:03Could wearing headphones be damaging your hearing?
Over a billion young people are at risk of hearing loss in part due to headphone use. Audiologists weigh in on the risk, and how to protect your ears.
2 months ago
Listen 13:36Yet another homegrown biotech company is laying off Philly workers in a volatile market
Some of Philadelphia’s biotechnology companies that specialize in cell therapy shed employees in recent weeks as the industry is facing some unique headwinds.
2 months ago
Listen 1:18Should we welcome AI data centers?
Tech companies are building huge data centers to power their AI supercomputers that use enormous amounts of energy. What does this mean for consumers and the environment?
Air Date: August 4, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 52:01Drexel’s Biomed Summer Academy attracts high schoolers interested in STEM careers
The four-week program provides interactive learning about the frontiers of biomedical research.
2 months ago
Listen 1:34Sandbox VR brings real-life laughs, teamwork and betrayal to Philly’s Rittenhouse Square
WHYY's Billy Penn tested out the virtual “Squid Games” experience — and everyone made it out in one piece.
2 months ago
New Castle County residents fight back against proposed data center
An investor owned firm says its proposed Delaware City data center will bring jobs. Residents say it will use too much energy and water.
3 months ago
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