Topic: Science
The Road to Mars Must Go Through Philadelphia
The leader of a nonprofit that promotes regional manufacturing on how Philly can take advantage of the $1 trillion global space industry
By Chris Scafario
Disruptors Carl June and Jeff Marrazzo
They’re charting a course to a world without cancer tumors and reinvigorating Philly’s “Cellicon Valley” with their new company, Dispatch Biotherapeutics. For their bold vision, we’re awarding this duo our Disruptors of the Year.
By Malcolm Burnley
Can Neuroscience Solve Philly’s Economic Mobility Crisis?
The head of an organization that teaches leaders to think more clearly and creatively imagines what would happen if more Philadelphians reached “Brain 3.0”
By Due Quach
Do We Really Want To “Stop Trusting Experts”?
CHOP’s renowned immunologist on why following recent recommendations by RFK Jr.’s vaccine advisory committee is really not a good idea.
By Paul Offit
Where Science Meets Art
An Arizona-based consortium is making science digestible by converting complex ideas into art and games. Now, they’re looking to pair Philly-based scientists and artists
By Daya Stevens
Federal Grants Should Serve People, Not Politics
A mental healthcare provider CEO says Trump’s new executive order on federal grants will take the scientists out of science
By Dr. Jeannine L. Lisitski
Philadelphia, on the Precipice of a Medtech Moment?
The head of a startup support organization urges a city and regional coalition to grow one of our area’s innovation sectors
By Tiffany Wilson
Dr. Jo-Elle Mogerman, Zookeeper
Just because the Philadelphia Zoo President and CEO represents a lot of firsts for America’s oldest zoo, doesn’t mean she doesn’t get Philadelphians — even if we like to fancy ourselves a species all our own
By Courtney DuChene
Committing to Kensington
Why one local biotech firm is right at home in Philly’s most beleaguered neighborhood
By Malcolm Burnley
Dr. Sarah McAnulty
Philadelphia squid biologist brings science to the masses — in classrooms, through burlesque performances, at forest meet-ups, and on telephone poles
By Courtney DuChene