Nation Jan 31 Major winter storm threatens East Coast including parts unaccustomed to heavy snow By Kristin M. Hall, Sophie Bates, Associated Press
Science Jan 31 How bomb cyclones form and create hazardous conditions Such rapidly strengthening storms are capable of producing heavy rain, blizzard conditions and intense winds that can create dangerous conditions such as downed trees and power outages. By Isabella O'Malley, Associated Press
Science Jan 30 How PFAS harm our health — and why they're everywhere What do non-stick pans, firefighting foam and many of our couches, carpets and cosmetics have in common? They’re all made with PFAS. The so-called forever chemicals helped spur innovation, but they’re also insidious to human health. Horizons moderator William Brangham… By William Brangham
Jan 30 Watch How PFAS harm our health — and why they're everywhere What do non-stick pans, firefighting foam and many of our couches, carpets and cosmetics have in common? They’re all made with PFAS. The so-called forever chemicals helped spur innovation, but they’re also insidious to human health. Horizons moderator William Brangham… By William Brangham, Claire Mufson, Madison Staten, Satvi Sunkara, Juliet Fuisz, Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert
Nation Jan 27 Winter storm deaths rise and power outages linger as bitter cold grips the eastern U.S. The arctic misery over the eastern half of the U.S. was expected to worsen Friday and Saturday. By Sophie Bates, Kristin M. Hall, Russ Bynum, Associated Press
Jan 27 Watch 3:35 A Brief But Spectacular take on protecting what we love Freediver and ocean conservationist Hanli Prinsloo has spent her life helping others connect with the ocean and understand our responsibility to care for it. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on protecting what we love. Continue watching
Jan 27 French lawmakers approve ban on social media for kids under 15 By Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press President Emmanuel Macron has requested that the legislation be fast-tracked and it will now be discussed by the Senate in the coming weeks. Continue reading
Jan 27 How the Challenger disaster changed space exploration By Geoff Bennett It’s been 40 years since the space shuttle Challenger exploded just after takeoff. Geoff Bennett speaks with science correspondent Miles O’Brien, who covered the aftermath of the disaster, about how it affected the U.S. space program. Continue reading
Jan 25 Leader in smallpox eradication, Dr. William Foege, dies at 89 By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press Dr. William Foege, a leader of one of humanity's greatest public health victories — the global eradication of smallpox — has died. Continue reading
Jan 25 The last refuge for a tiny hummingbird facing extinction is an ancient forest in Ecuador By Gonzalo Solano, Cesar Olmos, Associated Press Deep in the Ecuadorian Andes, the Yanacocha Reserve is the last refuge for a tiny hummingbird teetering on the edge of extinction. Continue reading