Sep 04 Technology is reshaping education. But is it helping students learn? Putting technology into schools was sold as a revolution that would help kids learn. But as tech companies exert greater influence, many are now wondering if screen time is doing more harm than good. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores how…
Nation Aug 31 Grand Canyon flash flood leaves 2 dead, others missing Search and rescue teams have recovered two bodies following this weekend's flash floods in the Grand Canyon. The National Park Service says more than a dozen other people remain missing. Lodges and hotels are closed inside the park and more…
Aug 28 Why America faces a primary care shortage – and why it matters There’s a critical need for primary care physicians across America, but a shortage of doctors and rising insurance costs are forcing people to forgo preventive care altogether. Americans die of preventable, treatable diseases at far higher rates than people who…
Health Aug 28 Groundbreaking treatments and vaccines offer hope in fight against cancer There have been several promising developments lately in cancer research and treatment, including a new drug approved by the FDA this week for advanced pancreatic cancer. William Brangham reports.
Aug 21 Can recycling solve the world's trash problem? Reduce, reuse, recycle. It's the mantra heard for decades, but does it work? There’s a lingering cynicism that recycling is a scam, that it doesn’t really help, and it’s more about making us feel good than doing something meaningful. Horizons…
Health Aug 14 Congo Ebola outbreak on track to become deadliest in history The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo continues to worsen, with the number of confirmed cases climbing to over 4,600. At least 2,100 people have died, a death toll that was reached almost three times faster than the…
Education Aug 06 The major changes Head Start faces under Trump proposal The Trump administration is proposing new guidelines that would overhaul Head Start and could change how it’s run across the country. Launched in 1965 as part of President Johnson’s War on Poverty, Head Start serves 700,000 children ages three to…
Science Aug 05 What scientists are learning after SpaceX debris crashed into the moon A four-ton upper stage of a SpaceX rocket is believed to have hit the moon at 5,400 mph. The SpaceX rocket launched a pair of lunar landers last year, but the company’s scientists say a combination of solar activity and…
Jul 31 The alarming decline of bird populations and why humans should care Birds are not only wondrous creatures that live amongst us, they’re also an essential part of life on Earth – helping grow food, keeping pests at bay and spreading seeds. But more than half of migratory bird populations are declining…
Jul 24 Why uterine fibroids remain misunderstood despite affecting most women For millions of women, uterine fibroids not only cause painful symptoms, but the diagnosis can bring more questions than answers. Even though most women will develop them, misconceptions remain about who gets them and how they should be treated. Horizons…