Science Sep 13 Maps: Here’s where flooding from Florence could be the worst Hurricane Florence is predicted to bring a storm surge of 9 to 13 feet to parts of North Carolina, threatening residents and wild horses alike. But even after the storm passes, officials warn flooding could persist in the region for…
Science Sep 10 How Hurricane Florence could cause unprecedented damage to the Carolinas A week ago, no one expected Hurricane Florence to roll into the Southeast, and now it may create storm surge taller than a house.
World Aug 31 Europe’s dry summer yields an archaeological treasure trove Prolonged, extreme heat in parts of Europe this summer has meant sweaty suffering for residents. But one group celebrated the unusually warm and dry conditions: archaeologists. Crop marks and glacial melt have revealed a treasure trove of historic landmarks. Julia…
Science Aug 15 How to avoid a catastrophic ‘Hothouse Earth’ Humanity only has a handful of decades to determine the future of our planet.
Science Jul 27 Here’s proof that open office layouts don’t work, and how to fix them A new study shows moving to an open office dramatically cuts face-to-face conversations, but architects say not all open offices should be treated equal.
Nation Jul 24 This war photographer uses toys to tell child survivors’ stories In our NewsHour Shares moment of the day, Brian McCarty chronicles the horrors of war through the eyes of children, using art therapy and toys to direct his photographs.
Science Jul 03 Drones are revolutionizing how we study humpback whales In our NewsHour Shares video of the day, this high-flying technology offers brand new insights into humpback whales and ocean science.
Science Jun 18 Laze, vog and other volcano vocabulary inspired by Kilauea Kilauea's eruptions have exposed the guts of our planet in ways previously unseen, and along the way, inspired a number of volcanology terms.
Science May 16 Yanny vs. Laurel spotlights our brains’ desire to fill in the gaps It's the auditory debate taking the internet by storm. The PBS NewsHour's Nsikan Akpan and Julia Griffin explain how one sound can create two different experiences.
Science May 02 Old buried ships unearth this city’s seafaring past In our NewsHour Shares moment of the day, as the city of Alexandria, Virginia, develops new construction projects, a team of archaeologists is on hand to help preserve a particularly remarkable discovery: three ships from the 1700s hidden in the…