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Technology

Studio 2
Lifestyle

“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 51:13
A Verizon sign is displayed on a store, Sept. 30, 2025, in Cambridge, Mass
Community
6abc

Verizon 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.

8 months ago

Satya Kokonda
Education

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.

8 months ago

Listen 1:11
A woman who is wearing a VR headset is eating a taco
Arts & Entertainment

The 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.

8 months ago

Where does art end and AI start? The lines can be blurry sometimes.
Studio 2
Arts & Entertainment

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 51:11
Worker up on a ladder working on a power line
Urban Planning

SEPTA 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.

9 months ago

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Community

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.

9 months ago

a person searches the internet for sales
Community

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.

9 months ago

Listen 0:42
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Science

Drexel after-school program combines dance, science and coding for a creative, integrated approach to learning

Black Girls STEAMing Through Dance offers after-school classes, training for teachers, workshops and seasonal camps throughout Philadelphia.

9 months ago

Listen 2:09
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Science

Thomas 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.

9 months ago

AI and surveillance
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

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 51:12
A Waymo vehicle on 7th Street in Philadelphia
Urban Planning

Self-driving car company Waymo officially expands to Philadelphia, has started letting cars drive themselves

The company will expand to more than 20 cities, including Pittsburgh and Baltimore, but no word yet on when people will get to ride.

9 months ago

Listen 1:04
Corinne Rhodes holds up her phone
Science

Why many Philadelphia doctors now use AI to record patient visits

Health systems say AI note-taking tools could save doctors precious hours each day. But some research shows doctors have mixed feelings about the technology.

9 months ago

Listen 3:51
Matt Kinservik, profesor de inglés de la Universidad de Delaware
Education

Un profesor de Delaware transforma la clase de escritura al enseñar a los estudiantes a usar IA mientras la tecnología transforma la fuerza laboral.

En la Universidad de Delaware, un profesor de escritura enseña a los estudiantes a utilizar la IA de manera responsable, explorando sus capacidades.

9 months ago

Matt Kinservik teaching students
Education

Delaware professor transforms writing class by teaching students to use AI as the technology reshapes the workforce

At the University of Delaware, a writing professor teaches students to use AI responsibly, exploring its capabilities and fact-checking tools.

9 months ago

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