Oct 16 The hopes and risks of bringing humanoid robots into our homes By William Brangham Life-like, humanoid robots have captured our imagination for decades. Now, those robots work in factories and assembly lines all over the world. Will they soon be working in our own homes? Horizons moderator William Brangham explores our robotic future with… Continue reading
Oct 16 Watch The hopes and risks of bringing humanoid robots into our homes By William Brangham, Madison Staten, Solveig Rennan Sandbulte, Satvi Sunkara, Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert Life-like, humanoid robots have captured our imagination for decades. Now, those robots work in factories and assembly lines all over the world. Will they soon be working in our own homes? Horizons moderator William Brangham explores our robotic future with… Continue reading
Oct 16 A rare family of barn owls moved into Manhattan's Upper West Side, captivating New Yorkers By Joseph B. Frederick, Josh Kelety, Associated Press This is the first documented instance of barn owls nesting in Manhattan in modern history, according to one expert, and the owls have attracted nightly crowds of people in the street eager to get a glimpse of the elusive birds. Continue reading
Oct 15 LIVE MAP: Track the path of Hurricane Trudy By Associated Press Hurricane Trudy lashed parts of Mexico’s Pacific coast with heavy rain and strong winds Sunday but the storm was forecast to weaken rapidly and authorities discontinued warnings for the coast of Mexico. Continue reading
Oct 13 Watch 7:37 Climate change gives Swedish winemakers an unexpected boost By Malcom Brabant, Trine Villemann Record high temperatures this year forced European wine producers to harvest grapes much earlier than usual. French wineries fear it will lead to the worst season in 30 years. But Nordic newcomers to the world of wine are toasting what… Continue watching
Oct 13 Pacific hurricane region sets record for big, long-lasting storms By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press Several meteorological factors have come together to supercharge the Pacific, chief among them the El Niño. Continue reading
Oct 12 Watch 4:51 Water access becomes a top election concern for Arizona voters By Stephanie Sy, Matt Loffman For many Arizona voters, the top concern heading into the midterms isn't inflation, immigration or education. It's water. With the state gripped by prolonged drought, candidates are facing growing questions about how to secure its water future. Stephanie Sy reports… Continue watching
Oct 12 How DNA and vehicle-tracking helped French investigators recover stolen Renoirs By Sylvie Corbet, Eva Van Dam, Associated Press Four men were given preliminary charges in the investigation into the Sept. 8 theft from the small Renoir Museum in the town of Cagnes-sur-Mer on the French Riviera. Continue reading
Oct 11 Hurricane Simon hits Mexico's Pacific coast with damaging winds and rain By Fernando Llano, Martin Silva, Associated Press he hurricane's center swirled parallel to the coast, closing in on the Puerto Vallarta area, where its most damaging winds and rain were expected to hit around midnight and continue through Monday morning. Continue reading
Oct 09 Watch Exploring the science of keeping your mind sharp as you age By William Brangham, Madison Staten, Solveig Rennan Sandbulte, Satvi Sunkara, Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert Everyone wants to keep a sharp mind as they age, especially as dementia cases continue to rise. Now, a growing body of evidence suggests almost half of the key risks for cognitive decline can be prevented or delayed. Horizons moderator… Continue reading