Why Aquaponics Could be Urban Farming's Ace in the Hole
This growing movement, which produces fish and fresh produce in a semi-closed system, offers tremendous advantages in areas low on space and fresh water.
Simple Carnival: Westmoreland County Man Brings 3D to Kids' Wildest Dreams
Delmont's Jeff Boller puts his new 3D for Kids workshop in your face -- in a good way.
Sophisticated, Sustainable, Affordable: Philly's Innovative Folsom Powerhouse is underway
Folsom Powerhouse, a new real estate development under construction in Philadelphia, combines slick design with green architecture and affordability.
In only a year, prospects for Philly's Cloudnexa are sunny
In less than a year, Philadelphia's Cloudnexa has generated $2.3 million in investments, signed multiple, multi-million-dollar contracts, created a workforce of 16 and moved into new corporate headquarters at the Philadelphia Navy Yard.
Bethlehem's Azevan is developing novel treatments for stress, mood and behavioral disorders
Bethlehem's Azevan Pharmaceuticals is developing a new approach to treating stress, mood and behavioral disorders.
Bellefonte's Actuated Medical continues to grow with new FDA clearance, new products, more jobs
Bellefonte's Actuated Medical has received additional FDA clearance for its expanded line, is preparing to launch a new product and continues to grow its workforce.
Penn's new hybrid incubator/seed fund supports education entrepreneurs
With funding from an array of venture capitalists and investors, the Education Design Studio Inc. (EDSi) is a new hybrid incubator and seed fund established by the University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education.
Crowdfunding platform ImPatient wins Lehigh Valley Startup Weekend
Seventy participants and 26 pitches yielded three prize winners at the second annual event at Ben Franklin Tech Ventures.
Funeral for a Home: Art/Advocacy Project Focuses on Philly Demolition Problems
A team from Temple is capturing a neighborhood's collective memory, and planning for a lot's post-demolition future.
How I got a Planet Named After Me: An Ellis School Student's Science Win
How does an eighth grader get a trip to the White House and have a minor planet named after her? An interest in science helps.