Environment & Science

Brad Klein and Marty McGuire look at the eight planets in our solar system, and discuss what it takes to see them in the night sky.

Eric Mintel recently led an paranormal investigation at Miller Symphony Hall. It comes right before the second Bucks ParaCon, set for March 8.

Allentown received a $100,000 grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies to continue funding youth-led climate action projects this year.

While initial testing came back negative, a necropsy found the mature mother eagle died of bird flu. Pocono wildlife officials say it's the fourth bird that came back negative for avian flu during field testing, but was later confirmed to have the viral infection.

The LVPC Environment Committee on Tuesday approved a proposal by Lower Nazareth Township to modify its Agricultural Security Area program. The ASA program lets farmland owners enroll their properties in an ASA, which then is managed by a municipality.

There's been another attempt to repeal the Environmental Protection Agency's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements.

This week, Brad Klein and Marty McGuire take a look at the lunar phenomenon known as ‘earthshine.’

Emmaus Borough Council awarded the contracts earlier this week. The project focuses on two of the borough’s wells, including one that’s been offline since PFAS contamination was discovered.

Thousands of the Lehigh Valley's wild and domestic birds have been infected with avian flu. However, risk to songbirds remains low.

There have been dozens of claims brought against B. Braun alleging the ethylene oxide emissions from company facilities contributed to cancer cases in nearby residents and employees.

Its previous owners, the Mauser family, sold the property below value to realize a long-term goal of preserving its forest, farmland and streams, a statement said.

The Lower Saucon Township Council is considering a measure to clear the way for Bethlehem Landfill's expansion, in part by giving themselves more control over its approval. Here's what the proposal says.

The specimens on display are made up of bodies donated for the purpose – those individuals who agreed, upon their death, that their bodies could be used for educational purposes in the exhibition.

Lower Saucon Township is considering zoning changes, so Bethlehem Landfill can expand, and one state lawmaker representing the area near the landfill is opposed.

The storm is being described as an “impactful extratropical cyclone” — the type that has cold air at its core and derives its energy from cold and warm air masses interacting.

Will the Lehigh Valley see a white Christmas? It could happen, forecasters say, but there's a larger concern from a very 'complex' storm that's taking shape — and coming this way.

The annual tradition for many doubles as a science fair you can take part in.

The Lehigh Valley is under a winter weather advisory from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday for a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain.

Many of the Lehigh Valley's tree farms are already sold out for the season, and farmers say the shortage shows no sign of easing any time soon.

A professor at Lehigh University breaks down what a recent, and historic, breakthrough in fusion ignition might mean for the future of clean energy and the potential student interest in the topic.

Love it or hate it, Lehigh Valley residents will likely see a wintry mess from a significant coastal storm coming later this week. Get the latest on timing, expected precipitation and more.

Marley Wait, of Macungie, is a cadet at United States Military Academy West Point. She was named one of the 40 students to win a prestigious Marshall Scholarship to support her studies when she graduates this spring.