Education Nov 26 11-year-old author Linda Pistun on changing the world by teaching girls science Five years ago, Linda Pistun set out to achieve two goals: end world hunger and improve science education in public schools. In August, at the age of 11, she became a published author. John Yang speaks with Pistun about how…
Health Nov 25 Researcher explains connection between ultra-processed foods and depression The food we eat affects us in many ways. A recent study from Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School found a link between the consumption of ultra-processed foods and an increase in the risk of depression. Ali Rogin speaks…
Nation Nov 25 The science behind why doing good makes us feel good From lending someone a hand with their car to giving a simple “thank you” to a cashier, acts of kindness — whether big or small — can have a huge effect on both recipients and givers. Ali Rogin reports on…
Health Nov 18 Why the threat of mosquito-borne diseases is on the rise worldwide For many people in the United States, mosquitoes are merely a summertime nuisance. But around the world, mosquitoes and the diseases they carry are a growing public health concern. Ali Rogin speaks with Stephanie Nolen, a global health reporter for…
World Nov 18 Humanitarian crisis in Ukraine worsens as U.S. funding stalls President Biden has asked Congress for tens of billions of dollars to support Ukraine in its war against Russia. Most of it would be for military aid, but it also includes money to address the nation’s worsening humanitarian situation. Zoe…
World Nov 05 How Israel's judicial reform protesters shifted focus to aiding victims of Hamas For months, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul plan triggered massive protests across the nation. But after Hamas’ bloody assault on Israel on Oct. 7, groups protesting Netanyahu’s government turned their resources toward aiding Israeli soldiers and civilians affected by…
Nation Oct 29 Why pharmacy workers are going on strike amid widespread store closures Finding a neighborhood pharmacist is becoming more challenging. Over the past two years, CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid have either closed or announced plans to close hundreds of stores. At many of the remaining locations, worsening working conditions have led…
Nation Oct 29 What some states are doing to improve privacy for your personal data Data brokers make money off of your personal data, including your real-time location and spending habits. These companies say the information allows service providers to personalize their products, but privacy advocates say it's collected without permission and not properly secured.
Health Oct 28 Investigation finds Philips hid safety issues with its CPAP machines for years CPAP machines help about 8 million Americans with sleep-related breathing disorders, like sleep apnea, by keeping their airways open while they sleep. But one manufacturer, Philips Respironics, is coming under fire for a critical change it made to millions of…
Nation Oct 22 How Muslim and Jewish faith groups are coming together during Israel-Hamas war The conflict in the Middle East has been a fraught subject for decades, including in the U.S., and especially within American Jewish and Muslim communities. And for almost as long, interfaith groups have sought to bring those communities together to…