Oct 16 The hopes and risks of bringing humanoid robots into our homes Life-like, humanoid robots have captured our imagination for decades. Now, those robots work in factories and assembly lines all over the world. Will they soon be working in our own homes? Horizons moderator William Brangham explores our robotic future with…
Nation Oct 16 What makes the Oregon school shooting different – and what can be learned There are many more questions to be answered about the deadly elementary school shooting in Bend, Oregon. To explore some of them, Amna Nawaz spoke with James Densley, professor and chair of criminology and criminal justice at Metro State University.
Arts Oct 13 'Grandma Joy and Me' follows a grandmother and grandson's journey to every national park Eleven years ago, Brad Ryan took his grandmother, Joy, camping in the Smoky Mountains after hearing that she had never seen a mountain. That one trip to a national park turned into dozens, and “Grandma Joy’s Road Trip” took them…
Arts Oct 12 Smithsonian's American Latino museum finds permanent home on National Mall For six years, the National Museum of the American Latino has operated without its own building, but that is about to change. In August, the Smithsonian's board of regents voted to give the museum a permanent home in the Arts…
Oct 09 Exploring the science of keeping your mind sharp as you age Everyone wants to keep a sharp mind as they age, especially as dementia cases continue to rise. Now, a growing body of evidence suggests almost half of the key risks for cognitive decline can be prevented or delayed. Horizons moderator…
Oct 02 How a rare genetic mutation could unlock new ways to treat or prevent dementia Over 55 million people worldwide are living with the devastating reality of dementia, but researchers have now identified some individuals who share a rare genetic predisposition to developing a type of this tragic disease. Could studying these families unlock new…
Nation Sep 29 New York prosecutors reopen investigation into alleged rape at Cornell University An investigation into an alleged gang rape in 2024 at Cornell University has been reopened after the woman who reported the assault sued the school and others. At the time, no criminal charges were filed, though Cornell said it investigated…
Sep 25 How much privacy is left in an age of surveillance? We are all being watched in ways we never imagined, including vehicle tracking, facial recognition technology and data mining. What does all this digital surveillance mean for the right to privacy? And as a backlash over this monitoring grows, what…
Sep 18 The science of grief and how it can impact physical health If we are lucky enough to live full lives and form meaningful relationships, chances are, we will also experience loss, and with it, grief. As common as grief is, it’s also mysterious. Horizons guest moderator Ali Rogin explores the science…
Arts Sep 18 'The Last Free Women' follows 4 Afghans rebuilding their lives after escaping the Taliban When the Taliban swept back into Kabul in 2021, millions of Afghans suddenly faced an uncertain and dangerous future. Among them were two young sisters whose ambitions to study medicine and law were threatened. Their escape and the lives they…