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Saltwater was once known as an invisible threat.But that once invisible threat is now visible in Delaware and seawater intrusion is expected to only worsen over time.For this week’s edition of Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media’s Kyle McKinnon sits down with environmental geographer and associate professor at the University of Delaware Pinki Mondal to explore seawater intrusion in the state and how it’s being addressed.

The Delaware Art Museum’s new exhibition “Jazz Age Illustration” showcases the Jazz Age of the early 20th Century.It’s the first major exhibit to highlight the era’s popular illustrative artwork, and features special programming and events around it such as jazz concerts and an era-themed gala.In this edition of Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media’s Kyle McKinnon sat down with curator Heather Campbell Coyle at the Delaware Art Museum for a firsthand look at “Jazz Age Illustration.”

The Delaware Division of Public Health and the Department of Agriculture recently reported the first human West Nile virus case in the state this year.It comes amid concerns of a potential nationwide outbreak of another deadly mosquito-borne disease in Eastern Equine Encephalitis, or EEE.In this edition of Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media’s Joe Irizarry is joined by the Division of Public Health’s vector-borne disease epidemiologist Antonio Alvarado to learn more about West Nile Virus, EEE, and how to protect yourself.

Nearly half of Americans believe ghosts exist. The concept of spirits is fundamental in many cultures and they regularly show up in books, movies, and folklore despite skepticism from the scientific community.University of Delaware Communications professor Paul Brewer – Delaware Politics Director at UD’s Center for Political Communication – sought to answer that question in a new study exploring the link between social media use and belief in the paranormal.In this edition of Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media’s Kyle McKinnon talks with Brewer about the study and its findings.

The Biggs Museum of American Art is closing out the year with an exhibition from American painter Rozeal.Best known for her contemporary work, Rozeal sets herself apart through her unique style of blending traditional ukiyo-e print techniques with Japanese folklore, geisha, kabuki, and samurai imagery, as well as hip-hop and Black culture references.In this edition of Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media’s Kyle McKinnon is joined by Biggs curator Laura Fravel for more on Rozeal and the new exhibit.

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As July starts to slip away, summer break heads into the home stretch for students. That means families need to start getting the gear kids need for school this fall.What does the current economic climate mean for back-to-school shopping this year? Are retailers expecting the same boost to late summer sales? And are there deals to be found for families on a budget?Contributor Eileen Dallabrida takes a closer look at the back-to-school shopping landscape.

The Lewes Junction Railroad & Bridge Association recently announced that the historic Steam Locomotive No. 60, initially built for the Pennsylvania Railroad, is going to be restored for display in Lewes with the goal of it being ready for next summer.In this edition of History Matters, Lewes Junction Railroad & Bridge Association board member David Ludlow discusses the restoration work and how this project helps bring the area’s railroad heritage to life.

What does a meat brewery look like? And can scientists make better steaks than farmers? Delaware Public Media asks these questions and more in a conversation with Andrew Sayles, the COO and co-founder of a local start-up producing the building blocks of cultivated meat.