World Jun 11 An endangered elephant herd is taking a mysterious trek in China. Are humans to blame? It’s not a sight you see every day -- a herd of elephants, leaving their home turf, making their way through southwestern China, most recently stopping in a city with millions of residents. But that’s what’s happening right now. William…
Health Jun 03 Why Black women face a triple threat from breast cancer For Black women in America, a breast cancer diagnosis brings with it a disturbing statistic. Black women are less likely to develop breast cancer but 40 percent more likely to die from it than white women, according to the Centers…
Arts Apr 30 How big waves are helping this female surfer overcome her biggest fears Like many extreme sports, big wave surfing is male-dominated. Portuguese surfer Joana Andrade is one of a handful of women trying to change that, and the documentary "Big vs. Small" follows her in her endeavor. Stephanie Sy gives us a…
World Apr 22 Pandemic pollution: Disposable masks, gloves are saving lives but ruining the environment As the world has become hyper-hygienic since the pandemic began, plastic is playing an oversized role in the world's environmental problems. This Earth Day, Stephanie Sy looks at how many of the single-use pandemic items are piling up in our…
Health Mar 26 The Longest Year: The people we’ve lost to COVID-19 Four people who lost a loved one in the pandemic tell us about what they remember, how they’re grieving and how they're trying to move forward.
Health Feb 05 Why we haven’t cracked the mystery of COVID ‘long-haulers’ For people whose COVID-19 symptoms linger for months, the effects can be devastating and debilitating.
Health Jan 13 Medical community scrambles to understand COVID-19 ‘long haulers’ They’ve become known as "long haulers" -- people who’ve been infected with COVID-19 but can’t seem to rid their bodies of its effects months later. Their symptoms run the gamut, from shortness of breath to heart palpitations to extreme fatigue.
Arts Nov 18 In rural Michigan, Detroit artists reimagine the iconic American barn The American barn is a cultural icon, but one that is quickly disappearing. In Port Austin, Michigan, an art project aims to draw attention to these structures -- and maybe even save some of them along the way. Jeffrey Brown…
Health Nov 09 Childhood vaccination rates dropped amid the pandemic. Will they rebound? Health experts in the U.S. are worried too many children are not receiving the standard childhood vaccinations they need. In the beginning of the pandemic, doctors’ offices told people to stay away in order to control the spread of the…
Nation Oct 28 Why we are so susceptible to misinformation Social media plays a major role in shaping current American political discourse. During a Senate hearing Wednesday, executives from leading online platforms were criticized by lawmakers for their companies’ records on limiting the spread of misinformation. William Brangham explores how…