Dec 29 Watch 16:22 Making NewsHour Weekend: Stories of injustice and accessibility In part three of our holiday series "Making NewsHour Weekend," producer and correspondent Megan Thompson and field producer Melanie Saltzman join Hari Sreenivasan to talk about some of their reporting in 2018, from prescription drug prices, to criminal justice and… Continue watching
Dec 28 Watch 2:50 Author Paul Greenberg on why Americans should eat more fish Americans consume about 14 pounds of seafood per person annually, compared to over 200 pounds of meat. But many try to capture the nutritional benefits of fish, such as omega-3 fatty acids, by taking fish oil supplements. Paul Greenberg, author… Continue watching
Dec 26 Watch 6:12 Why Apollo 8 marked a critical milestone — seven months before the moon landing It's been 50 years since NASA’s critical Apollo 8, the first manned spacecraft to leave Earth, orbit the moon and return. The bold and risky mission paved the way for the moon landing seven months later, at a time when… Continue watching
Dec 26 As polar bear attacks increase in warming Arctic, Inuits and scientists search for solutions By Gloria Dickie, Yale Environment 360 With sea ice reduced, polar bear attacks are rising. Concerned Inuit communities want to increase hunting quotas, but researchers are testing new technologies they hope will reduce these often deadly confrontations. Continue reading
Dec 26 3 global health challenges to watch in 2019 By Helen Branswell, STAT Will the U.S. get a licensed dengue vaccine? Will Sanofi pocket a coveted prize?… Continue reading
Dec 23 Opinion: 'Passive' fentanyl exposure: more myth than reality By Lewis S. Nelson, Jeanmarie Perrone Reports that merely being in a room with fentanyl, a powerful opioid, or its analogues can poison you don't match the action and effects of these drugs. Continue reading
Dec 23 With first-ever landing on moon's farside, China enters 'Luna Incognita' By Leonard David, Scientific American The Chang’e-4 mission could have major effects on Earthbound science and politics. Continue reading
Dec 22 An Indian perspective on the Poland climate meeting: Not much help for the world's poor and vulnerable By Arun Agrawal, The Conversation Climate change is a serious threat now for poor people in developing countries, but the COP24 conference in Poland offered them little hope of near-term emissions cuts or economic aid. Continue reading
Dec 21 What to do with all of your holiday trash By Jamie Leventhal Many Americans will toss their mountainous pile of holiday waste into the recycling bin, which can do more harm than good. Here's how to properly dispose of holiday wrappings, decorations and Christmas lights. Continue reading
Dec 20 4 scientific tips to make your holiday cookies burst with flavor By Jamie Leventhal By using some chemistry and physics when baking, you can unlock a completely new range of delicious flavors in your holiday cookies. Continue reading