Science News – Metro Philadelphia

Franklin Institute Wondrous Space

Franklin Institute announces big changes and ‘Wondrous Space’

By Molly Given

Local

Explainer: Why heavy rainfall events in Pennsylvania are so severe

By Ryan Moser

News

Water at tip of Florida hits hot tub level and may have set world record for warmest seawater

By Associated Press

Health

US approves 1st vaccine for RSV after decades of attempts

By Associated Press

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Science

Historic investment in urban trees underway across the U.S.

By Associated Press

News

How coconuts protect the Jersey Shore, other eroding coasts

By Associated Press

News

Nations reach accord to protect marine life on high seas

By Associated Press

Philly Tree Plan

Local

Philly Tree Plan lays out benefits, hefty price tag of making city greener

By Jack Tomczuk

News

Fusion breakthrough is a milestone for climate, clean energy

By Associated Press

News

Hawaii volcano eruption has some on alert, draws onlookers

By Associated Press

News

NASA capsule buzzes moon, last big step before lunar orbit

By Associated Press

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Health

Honoring Healthcare Leaders of Pennsylvania

By Myranda Tristant

News

Climate disinformation leaves lasting mark as world heats

By Associated Press

Science After Hours at The Franklin Institute (1)

FI announces “new and refreshed” Science After Hours

By Molly Given

COVID-19 outbreak in Shanghai

COVID and flu co-infection raises risk of severe illness, death

By Reuters

FILE PHOTO: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Oldham

Scientists on alert over rising cases caused by Omicron cousin BA.2

By Reuters

Arianespace’s Ariane 5 rocket, with NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope onboard, launches from French Guiana

News

NASA launches revolutionary space telescope to give glimpse of early universe

By Reuters

Piles of legal wood are seen in a wood company warehouse in the Amazon rainforest

News

Brazil shuts illegal timber schemes, sheds light on Amazon logging

By Reuters

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Explorer Diva Amon on helping Will Smith reach the other side of fear

By Molly Given

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Local

Philly opens application process for environmental justice commission

By Metro Philadelphia

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