
Technology
Crypto plunge is cautionary tale for public pension funds
The plunge in prices for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies provides a cautionary tale for the few public pension funds that have dipped their toes into the crypto pool.
3 years ago
Teens are dressing in suits to see ‘Minions’ as meme culture and boredom collide
A viral trend depicts teens in suits on their way to go see the latest installment in the minions universe. Here's why.
3 years ago
Musk abandons deal to buy Twitter; company says it will sue
Musk’s tumultuous $44 billion bid to buy Twitter is on the verge of collapse — after the Tesla CEO sent a letter to Twitter’s board saying he is terminating the acquisition.
3 years ago
The player and the game: Diversity in gaming opens pathways to new careers
“If you don’t see yourself at the table, then the things that companies are making are not going to relate to you,” he said.
3 years ago
Protecting digital privacy post-Roe
How is our personal data tracked, collected, used and sold? How might law enforcement and abortion opponents use it post-Roe?
Air Date: July 8, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Linking Philly girls of color to coding through dance reflects national trend
DanceLogic, which is run by the West Park Cultural Center, is “designed to educate, inspire, and cultivate girls of color in STEM,” said founder Betty Lindley.
3 years ago
Data privacy concerns make the post-Roe era uncharted territory
Digital privacy advocates are encouraging abortion seekers to err on the side of caution. Text messages, browser histories and emails could be used in criminal investigations.
3 years ago
‘Ugly sounds we can play with’: Sound Museum Collective offers liberation through electromagnetism
An exhibition pulls electromagnetic signals out of the air and into the hands of visitors as a form of social liberation.
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‘I’m mesmerized’: Moxi the ‘cobot’ makes the rounds at Delaware hospital
A 300-pound piece of machinery with heart-shaped eyes draws curious looks from Christiana Hospital patients and visitors. Meet Moxi the “cobot.”
3 years ago
Listen 4:14Will Julian Assange be extradited to the U.S.? Where his case stands now
The WikiLeaks founder will face 18 federal counts — whenever he's brought to a U.S. courthouse in Virginia. For now, he has at least one more avenue of appeal.
3 years ago
How a medical student is using TikTok to bridge racial health disparities
Meet the Black TikTok creator bridging health disparities. His video convinced a woman to seek medical attention.
3 years ago
Listen 6:14European star survey reveals celestial treasure trove
Astronomers hope to use the data to understand better how stars are born and die, and how the Milky Way evolved over billions of years.
3 years ago
13 small ways to ditch your phone and live more in the moment
We asked our listeners to share some of their favorite tips and tricks on how to ditch the device and stay in the moment. Here are some of our favorite responses.
3 years ago
Grab your binoculars: 5 planets are lined up nicely for you to see at dawn this month
Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn will be sequentially aligned and visible at dawn throughout June. The last time this happened was in 2004.
3 years ago
Why Amazon’s wish to reduce its footprint in N.J. will be challenging
A slowdown in online shopping prompts Amazon to rethink the space it has, including a facility it’s closing in South Jersey.
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