Archives: life

An artist's rendering shows the newly discovered planet Gliese 581g in the foreground with its parent star in the background.

Newly Discovered ‘Goldilocks’ Planet Has Potential for Life

Article

Scientists are always on the lookout for planets with the right conditions for liquid water and life. Now, American astronomers have discovered Gliese 581g, a…read more

lifeplanetsunwater
Ten years ago, scientists mapped the human genome in a feat that was called the most significant scientific discovery since evolution. Today, researchers continue to uncover secrets behind human DNA and how it functions.

The Human Genome Project, A Decade Later

Article

Ten years ago, top scientists from around the world participating in the Human Genome Project declared that they had cracked almost the entire human genetic…read more

biologyDNAgenomelifemedicineprotein

Select Category

Tooltip of categories

Submit Your Student Voice

NewsHour Extra will not use contact information for any purpose other than our own records. We do not share information with any other organization.

RSS Content

Tooltip of RSS content 3

PBS Newshour

An hour-long daily news broadcast