Science Jan 20 The U.S. is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status By Devi Shastri, Associated Press
Nation Jan 20 The stories we tell ourselves about America Tressie McMillan Cottom says the second Trump administration has revealed uncomfortable truths about power in America. She talks with Geoff Bennett about trust in institutions and how to keep your sense of purpose in an onslaught of news. By Geoff Bennett
Science Jan 20 Antarctic penguins threatened as warming temperatures cause them to breed earlier, research shows A new study finds that warming temperatures are causing Antarctic penguins to breed earlier, threatening some species with extinction by century's end. By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press
Science Jan 19 Watch 12:00 On board the voyage to Antarctica to learn why a massive glacier is melting Scientists are worried about the melting of Antarctica's ice sheets and what it could mean for sea levels. There's a two-month-long journey underway to conduct research that will better explain what's happening. But it's a journey that provides no guarantees… By Miles O'Brien, Kate Tobin
Science Jan 16 MAHA has a plan to clean up the American diet. Will it work? Ultra-processed foods make up more than half the average American diet and they’re linked to rising rates of obesity and heart disease. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says the Trump Administration has a solution. But will this plan really… By William Brangham
Jan 16 Horizons with PBS News By William Brangham Each week, explore science, health, and technology headlines with leading experts. Continue reading
Jan 15 Ailing astronaut returns to Earth from space station early in NASA's first medical evacuation By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press It was an unexpected finish to a mission that began in August and left the International Space Station with only one American and two Russians on board. Continue reading
Jan 14 NASA sends 4 astronauts back to Earth in first medical evacuation By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press An astronaut in need of doctors' care departed the International Space Station with three crewmates on Wednesday in NASA's first medical evacuation. Continue reading
Jan 14 Scientists say another hot year is a 'warning shot' of a shifting, dangerous climate By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press Scientists calculate that last year was one of the three hottest on record, along with 2024 and 2023. Continue reading
Jan 13 The science behind small wins By Amna Nawaz So you want to change a habit — or maybe start something new. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Charles Duhigg’s book, “The Power of Habit,” explores how habits are made, and the cues and rewards that shape our behavior. He… Continue reading