Nov 17 Watch 11:08 Australia's efforts to bring koalas back from the brink of extinction By Kirsty Johansen The population of Australia's iconic koala has been rapidly declining in recent decades, and this year the Australian Koala Foundation declared the marsupials "functionally extinct." But one Queensland zoo is using proven breeding strategies to protect the animals, and starting… Continue watching
Nov 16 Watch 9:47 How a new grain could help combat climate change By Megan Thompson, Melanie Saltzman, Mark Bittman Scientists in Minnesota and Kansas are developing a grain called Kernza, which, unlike most of our food crops, is a perennial plant with a whole host of environmental benefits. While it’s still far from hitting the market widely, food producers… Continue watching
Nov 16 Birchwood Cafe's pancake recipe with Kernza, a greener grain By Megan Thompson, Melanie Saltzman, Beth Dooley During a recent visit to the Birchwood Cafe in Minneapolis, chef and author Beth Dooley showed PBS NewsHour Weekend how to cook Kernza pancakes. The cafe, a local institution known for its commitment to local and sustainable ingredients, was one… Continue reading
Nov 15 This new 'battery' aims to spark a carbon capture revolution By Nsikan Akpan Inventors claim their carbon capture “battery” could return CO2 to preindustrial levels within 40 years, but first it has some economic hurdles to overcome. Continue reading
Nov 13 Emperor Penguins could march to extinction if nations fail to halt climate change By Stephanie Jenouvrier, The Conversation Emperor Penguins could virtually disappear by the year 2100 due to loss of Antarctic sea ice. But a new study shows a more aggressive global climate policy can halt the penguins’ march to extinction. Continue reading
Nov 11 Watch 0:30 The Plastic Problem Preview By PBS NewsHour By 2050 there will be more plastic than fish in the oceans. PBS NewsHour takes a closer look at this now ubiquitous material, how it’s impacting the world and ways we can break our plastic addiction. Continue watching
Nov 08 WATCH: Mercury parades between Earth and the sun By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press The solar system's smallest, innermost planet will resemble a tiny black dot Monday. The rare celestial show begins at 7:35 a.m. EST. Continue reading
Nov 07 Watch 6:47 A father took an at-home DNA test. His son was then falsely accused of murder By William Brangham, Nsikan Akpan, Rhana Natour Genetic genealogy, the technique millions of people are using to learn about their family history, has now become a potent tool with which law enforcement can solve crimes. But the method has major privacy implications that are prompting some critics… Continue watching
Nov 07 Watch 9:34 Why Jane Fonda is putting herself on the line to fight climate change By Judy Woodruff, Anne Azzi Davenport Jane Fonda has been a household name for decades due to her prolific acting career, both on-screen and on stage. She has also drawn sustained attention for her enduring — and sometimes controversial — activism. Judy Woodruff sits down with… Continue watching
Nov 07 Genetic genealogy can help solve cold cases. It can also accuse the wrong person. By Nsikan Akpan For law enforcement, the case for using genetic genealogy is strong. But it's not foolproof. Continue reading