May 08 Why we need to talk more about menopause and its health consequences More than 1 million women in the U.S. start menopause every year, yet this biological certainty is too often shrouded in secrecy or ignored by many mainstream researchers. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores what we do and don’t know about…
Nation May 08 Cyberattack on Canvas platform highlights vulnerabilities and risks for schools The online education platform Canvas is mostly back online Friday after a cyberattack left students and teachers at thousands of schools and universities scrambling. The attack has raised many questions about the vulnerability of schools, the dependence on such platforms…
Nation May 07 Proposed FEMA changes raise questions about the future of disaster response For years, there’s been a debate over what role the Federal Emergency Management Agency should play when disaster strikes American communities. Trump argues that states should shoulder much more of the responsibility, and now a review council appointed by the…
May 01 Why Khan Academy's founder thinks AI tools can transform education for the better Technology has changed the way students study and learn. Now, as artificial intelligence enters the classroom, proponents argue it will be a welcome revolution for schools — but with limited guardrails, could it do more harm than good? Horizons moderator…
Nation Apr 30 Gold medal skier Lindsey Vonn opens up about her devastating crash and recovery When she retired in 2019, Lindsey Vonn was already considered one of the greatest U.S. skiers of all time. In 2024, at the age of 40, Vonn returned to the slopes and went on to become the oldest World Cup…
Apr 24 As misinformation spreads and mistrust deepens, can the U.S. handle another pandemic? The COVID pandemic overwhelmed our health care system and killed well over a million Americans. Fast-tracked vaccines saved millions, but missteps in the response and misinformation online have damaged trust. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores the state of America’s public…
Apr 17 A look at 'super agers' and the science behind longer, sharper lives For thousands of years, humans have tried to avoid growing old. Billions are spent every year on potions and procedures to make us look younger, feel younger and think younger. It’s a hugely profitable, but ultimately fruitless hunt. But science…
Politics Apr 15 Pope Leo's critiques of Trump policies hold more weight as a fellow American, priest says The battle between the president and the pope continues to play out. Pope Leo has not backed down from his criticisms of the war in Iran, but he is taking a different approach during his visit to Africa. Some allies…
Apr 10 Will more Americans embrace renewable energy after the latest oil price surge? As the impact from the war in Iran grinds on, Americans are feeling it at the gas station. Evangelists for clean energy say the oil shock is an opportunity to embrace the transition to renewable power like wind and solar.
Apr 03 The alarming rise of cancer in young adults and steps that could lower the risk We tend to think of cancer as a disease that mainly affects older people, but an increasing number of diagnoses are happening amongst the young. What is behind this alarming rise? And can anything be done to prevent it? Horizons…