Jun 25 The 2 earthquakes that struck Venezuela are known as a 'doublet.' Here's what to know about them By Dánica Coto, Associated Press The doublet occurred where the Caribbean plate, located north of Venezuela, moves eastward relative to the South American plate at an average rate of 0.79 inches a year. Continue reading
Jun 23 Watch 7:45 Farmers struggle with crops as climate change makes weather less predictable By Paul Solman, Layla Quran More than half of the continental U.S. is facing drought conditions. But other parts of the country are facing the opposite problem. Extreme weather conditions can have major impacts on farmers and their crops at a time when they’re already… Continue watching
Jun 23 Was the Reflecting Pool vandalized? Experts cast doubt on Trump's claims By Maria Ramirez Uribe Green water, floating liner chunks, and workers dumping jugs of hydrogen peroxide. These are the images that have characterized the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in the weeks since its reopening following President Donald Trump’s ordered renovations. Continue reading
Jun 23 Europe swelters under an early heat wave as France records 40 drowning deaths By Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press Temperatures will remain high around the clock in France, the European nation the most affected so far by the early summer heat wave. Continue reading
Jun 22 Watch 6:11 The scientist and his family tracking melting glaciers for nearly half a century By Ben Tracy The world’s glaciers are receding at an alarming rate, losing more than a trillion tons of ice a year. Fueled in part by climate change, it’s driving sea levels higher, which could threaten coastal communities around the world. One man,… Continue watching
Jun 19 The science of 'Dad Brain' and how fatherhood changes men By William Brangham While most scientific research has focused on men, when it comes to parenthood, it's all about mothers. But new research shows that men undergo profound changes biologically and psychologically when they become fathers. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores the surprising… Continue reading
Jun 19 Watch The science of 'Dad Brain' and how fatherhood changes men By William Brangham, Solveig Rennan, Madison Staten, Satvi Sunkara, Juliet Fuisz, Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert While most scientific research has focused on men, when it comes to parenthood, it's all about mothers. But new research shows that men undergo profound changes biologically and psychologically when they become fathers. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores the surprising… Continue reading
Jun 19 Watch 7:40 Research shows weight-loss drugs may also reduce cancer risk By William Brangham, Jackson Hudgins A growing body of research suggests popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may also help treat or prevent certain cancers. It’s the latest unexpected benefit to be associated with GLP-1s, which are now taken by one-in-eight American adults. William… Continue watching
Jun 16 Rain along Gulf Coast could become the first named storm of Atlantic hurricane season By David Fischer, Associated Press The National Hurricane Center in Miami says the storm system is expected to bring intense rain to southern states including Texas and Louisiana this week. Continue reading
Jun 15 Lawmakers fight to stop the Trump administration's dismantling of a $386 million ocean observatory project By Annika Hammerschlag, Associated Press Monday’s pushback against the Republican administration’s actions comes as scientists are set to remove instruments from the Pacific and as an El Niño event is predicted to arrive this summer. Continue reading