In this episode of ‘Instruments of the Moana’, we journey across the Moana Pacific to uncover the hidden stories of the pan pipe. Though commonly linked in Western traditions to the god Pan, the pan ...

Even after 50-plus years of gardening, I’m still learning. Here are just four lessons I’ve learned the hard way. 1. I’ve learned to watch out for invasives.Several years ago, I fell in love with ...

Titled Bamboo U, the 11-day course included teaching participants how to grow bamboo, treatment methods, bamboo design and model making, engineering, carpentry, and construction. The ArchDaily ...

Water firms are so behind on renovations that dangerous lead pipes won’t be eradicated for more than 1,000 years, a watchdog has warned. There are around 5.7 million lead-lined pipes ...

Let us know! Philadelphia and Wilmington, along with other United States cities, shared information this week about the location of lead pipes across their neighborhoods. The lead pipe inventories are ...

“Bamboo Procurement Team” is written on the side. The workers listen to instructions on how many stalks they’re cutting — today, it’s about 400. Here at the 3,200-acre Smithsonian ...

An example of lead pipes that deliver water to the nation's homes is on display. (Seth Perlman/AP Photo) From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to ...

Bamboo fabric, a relative newcomer to the textile world, is making waves in summer fashion for its eco-friendly production and exceptional softness. This sustainable material offers a unique ...