What is Pi Day? Things to know about the holiday for an iconic math symbol
National Pi Day is recognized today in the U.S. and around the world. Here's what to know about the quirky holiday, and how to celebrate.
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National Pi Day is recognized today in the U.S. and around the world. Here's what to know about the quirky holiday, and how to celebrate.
If you've ever wondered why the same temperature in Philadelphia may feel different than in Florida or elsewhere, here's why.
The pending research cuts have many worried, including a Montgomery County professor who depends on the research. Stephanie Stahl reports.
A physicist explained to the NFL Network why the Eagles' controversial goal-line play works in a video resurfacing ahead of Super Bowl LIX.
As the Philadelphia Eagles gear up for the 2025 Super Bowl, America's national bird, the bald eagle, is also having a moment.
A new kind of treatment for damaged hearts is being tested in outer space. Reporter Stephanie Stahl has the story.
You all loved this last year when we had bitterly cold temperatures — now with the return of the polar vortex, our Ross DiMattei is back with more cold weather experiments on the CBS Philadelphia Skydeck.
Global temperatures in 2024 soared to yet another record level, but this time it was such a big jump that Earth temporarily passed a major symbolic climate threshold.
Seniors who become victims of financial scams might be at risk for eventually developing Alzheimer's disease, according to new research.
The Giant Heart at the Franklin Institute reopens this weekend, along with two new exhibits.
The "Giant Heart" at the Franklin Institute in Center City Philadelphia is set to reopen Saturday morning as part of a new exhibit called "Body Odyssey."
Dozens of young women from Philadelphia were encouraged to pursue careers in STEM during an event at Penn Medicine.
Philadelphia students had the opportunity to learn about careers in STEM during a hands-on event at Penn Medicine. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Two scientists who used physics to help develop methods used to build modern machine learning were honored with the 2024 Nobel Prize in the field.
The northern lights could dazzle millions of Americans in some northern states this weekend.
Prostate cancer is the second leading cancer killer of men and Ed Dwight is working to raise awareness encouraging men to take charge of their health. Stephanie Stahl reports.
The asteroid was discovered in August and is set to become a mini-moon, spinning around Earth in a horseshoe shape for about two months.
The Franklin Institute in Center City is celebrating its 200th anniversary with two new exhibits opening this fall which will showcase the museum's most beloved artifacts. The iconic heart will now be the centerpiece of the "Body Odyssey.” Guests will be able to explore hundreds of rare artifacts spanning two centuries of science and technology. The new exhibits will open on November 23.
Dr. Jonel Dershem, of Voorhees, New Jersey, started taking Leqembi when she was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's Disease. It's slowed the progression of the disease, she said.
A new research partnership focused on finding treatments for ALS is giving hope to patients and their families.
Park in a Truck is a program that uses urban green spaces to inspire young people to value their neighborhoods. The initiative was started by Thomas Jefferson University. Josh Sanders introduces a group of teens in Southwest Philly launching a new memorial park this weekend.
The bugs emit a loud, droning buzzing sound when they emerge — signaling they are ready to mate.
Trillions of periodical cicadas are emerging from the ground this spring, bringing with them their loud buzzing and molted exoskeletons. Here's where you will be able to see them.
New science standards are on the way to children's classrooms in Pennsylvania, and on Tuesday, teachers found a fun and hands-on way to learn about them during the STEELS Expo in Montgomery County.
Teachers gathered in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, to get hands-on experience with the STEELS standards for teaching science. STEELS stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Environmental Literacy and Sustainability.
