Technology
Politicians, energy providers, Big Tech and climate activists are talking about data centers. Here’s what to know.
1 month ago
Should tech giants be held accountable for the teen mental health crisis? And what could regulation look like in practice?
Air Date: February 10, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 51:13The redemption of Viking: Did the 50-year-old mission to Mars find life or not?
How NASA’s 1975 mission to Mars led to decades of scientific controversy and confusion over the existence of life on Mars — and why that’s starting to change.
2 months ago
Listen 21:39Challenger at 40: How the Disaster Shaped the Future of NASA
We remember NASA's Challenger disaster: What led up to the mission, what went wrong, and its lasting impact.
Air Date: January 27, 2026
Listen 37:45Triumph, Tragedy and Ennui: Three NASA Missions That Shaped the Future of Space Exploration
We look back at the first 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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 months 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 months 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 months 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.
3 months 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.
3 months 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.
3 months ago
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