Mar 13 Watch The promise of obesity drugs and their potential risks Once a relatively obscure class of drugs used for people with diabetes, GLP-1s have now shown an impressive ability to treat obesity, which affects over 100 million Americans. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores the great promise of the drugs and… By William Brangham, Madison Staten, Satvi Sunkara, Juliet Fuisz, Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert
Nation Mar 12 Should drivers turn to EVs as the war spikes gas prices? Here's what to know Drivers of gas-powered vehicles are much more vulnerable to fluctuating prices that result from global conflict than those who charge their cars. By Alexa St. John, Tammy Webber, Associated Press
World Mar 11 Why did U.S. bombings cause 'acid rain' to fall in Iran? An atmospheric scientist explains Reports are emerging of black rain falling over parts of Iran in the hours after U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on oil depots on the weekend, with some outlets describing it as “acid rain.”… By Gabriel da Silva, The Conversation
Nation Mar 11 Twin lava fountains from Kilauea volcano trigger park and highway closures Kilauea, on Hawaii's Big Island, has been dazzling residents and visitors for more than year with an on-and-off eruption that periodically sends fountains of lava soaring into the sky. By Jennifer Kelleher, Associated Press
Mar 11 2 killed and homes damaged after tornadoes tear through Illinois and Indiana, with more storms moving in By Hallie Golden, Kathy McCormack, Associated Press Several intense supercell thunderstorms moved across northern Illinois and northwestern Indiana on Tuesday, including one supercell responsible for at least four tornadoes, according to the National Weather Service office in Chicago. Continue reading
Mar 10 Watch 8:48 Electric grid faces political roadblocks as it struggles with data center demand By Miles O'Brien, Will Toubman The war in Iran has cast a spotlight again on the dependence on fossil fuels. The electric grid is under growing demand, but the Trump administration has worked to roll back subsidies and incentives for some renewable energies. A new… Continue watching
Mar 09 Watch 4:29 On 'Settle In,' Hany Farid and Amna Nawaz discuss spotting manipulated images By Maea Lenei Buhre, Layla Quran On the latest episode of our video podcast, "Settle In," Amna Nawaz spoke to pioneering digital forensic expert Hany Farid. They discussed why disinformation spreads online, how to find reliable sources of information and why he's still hopeful about our… Continue watching
Mar 06 Watch Exploring the power and mystery of consciousness By William Brangham, Claire Mufson, Madison Staten, Satvi Sunkara, Juliet Fuisz, Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert All of us experience consciousness. We have thoughts and feelings, and we're aware of those acting upon us. It's the hidden internal lens through which we view the world, but why do we have this power, and are we the… Continue reading
Mar 06 Exploring the power and mystery of consciousness By William Brangham All of us experience consciousness. We have thoughts and feelings, and we're aware of those acting upon us. It's the hidden internal lens through which we view the world, but why do we have this power, and are we the… Continue reading