Nation Oct 16 Twitter chat: When does bullying become a crime? What are some best practices to curb bullying in the nation’s schools? When does bullying cross the line between acting out and criminal behavior? Join the conversation on Twitter using #NewsHourChats.
Health Oct 09 Twitter Chat: Should the government tell us what to eat? Do lawmakers have a right to regulate consumption of products that contribute to the nation's obesity epidemic?…
Science Oct 08 This morning’s total lunar eclipse, as seen from Twitter If you slept through this morning’s blood moon, or missed out due to the cloudy conditions in some parts of country, social media has you covered.
Science Oct 03 Diminished sense of smell may indicate imminent death, study finds Olfactory dysfunction, the scientific term for a sub-par sniffer, is a strong indicator of imminent death, researchers found.
Science Oct 03 Freewheelin’ Swedish scientists sneak Bob Dylan lyrics into scholarly articles Five professors at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm have entered into a competition to see who can incorporate the most Bob Dylan lyrics into their work before retirement.
Nation Oct 03 Twitter chat: What are the care options for older American singles? While the number of single adults is growing in the U.S., the number of Americans over age 65 also is on the rise. What does long term care look like for unmarried elderly Americans, and what different options are available?…
World Sep 29 Demonstrators coordinate using social media as Hong Kong protests swell Wide-scale protests continued for another night in Hong Kong in response to the Chinese government’s decision to vet candidates in Hong Kong’s 2017 elections.
Education Sep 26 Twitter Chat: What do today’s high school graduates need to know and how can this be measured? In conjunction with American Graduate Day, PBS NewsHour will be hosting a Twitter chat exploring the question of what today’s high school graduates need to know and how this knowledge can be measured.
Nation Sep 26 Watch here: America After Ferguson special airs on PBS tonight On Friday, from 8-9 p.m. EDT, PBS will air a discussion, called "America After Ferguson", about the impact of the shooting on the local community in Missouri and beyond.
Nation Sep 22 My Little Pony and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles face off against pots and pans for induction into National Toy Hall of Fame On Monday, the Strong Museum announced the 12 finalists it is considering for the 2014 induction into its National Toy Hall of Fame. The list includes a diverse array of playthings. Some, such as the Slip ‘n’ Slide, encourage physical…