Science Jul 06 This hurricane season is expected to be busy. How COVID-19 is changing preparation Weather forecasters say the current tropical storm season is likely to be more active than normal, with as many as six major hurricanes. But planning for these disasters is more complex this year. The coronavirus pandemic has made it harder…
Health Jun 30 Scuba gear, coffee makers inspire inventors in design challenge for a cheaper ventilator The ventilator has been a vital piece of medical machinery in treating some of the most severe COVID-19 patients. But the devices were hard to come by and expensive at the beginning of the pandemic, prompting a group of residents…
Health Jun 29 What Supreme Court decision on Louisiana law means for U.S. abortion rights On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a Louisiana law that placed restrictions on doctors who perform abortions. Chief Justice John Roberts provided the swing vote to form a 5-4 majority. John Yang reports on the implications of the…
Nation Jun 18 After Supreme Court ruling, what's next for American 'Dreamers' The Supreme Court handed President Trump a major legal defeat Thursday, overturning his decision to end protections for immigrants who arrived in the United States illegally as children. Chief Justice John Roberts sided with his four consistently liberal colleagues and…
Health Jun 10 As coronavirus rises in Alabama, experts worry over lack of 'guardrails' in reopening Although Americans are trying to move closer to their pre-pandemic routines, there are signs the coronavirus continues to spread in places that have eased restrictions. One of those is Alabama, among the last states to issue a stay-at-home order and…
Nation Jun 04 Mourners remember George Floyd as Trump's talk of using troops at protests draws pushback Formal mourning began Thursday for George Floyd, the Minneapolis man whose death has touched off a torrent of national outrage. While overnight protests were largely peaceful, President Trump is now facing a torrent of criticism over his talk of using…
Nation Jun 02 What happens when police officers see protesters as 'the enemy' Former senior military officials are criticizing Secretary of Defense Mark Esper for participating in a controversial photo op with President Trump and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley for walking through D.C. in his battle-dress uniform. Nick Schifrin talks to…
Health May 28 The coronavirus' human and economic toll continue to expand The U.S. death toll from coronavirus is a number of epic proportions: more than 100,000. But health officials believe that even that staggering number may be an undercount due to testing shortages and incomplete reporting of cases. Meanwhile, the pandemic’s…
Health May 26 The potential of convalescent plasma therapy for COVID-19 patients With researchers around the world racing to develop a vaccine for COVID-19, attention is increasingly turning to a potential stop-gap measure – convalescent plasma. The yellowish gold part of our blood that contains antibodies to help fight viruses is the…
Health May 22 What we know about COVID-19 antibodies -- and what we don't Scientists say antibody testing could be a key tool in the fight against the novel coronavirus. Still, many questions remain about the accuracy of antibody testing. The Food and Drug Administration has tried to crack down on inaccurate tests, but…