Feb 04 Watch 3:53 A journey to Valhalla, Oregon’s hidden canyon By PBS News Hour Few places on this planet have gone unexplored. Just 60 miles from Portland, Oregon, there's a natural wonder that was first spotted in 2010. Last summer, an expedition team navigated for three days to reach their goal: Valhalla Canyon. Oregon… Continue watching
Feb 04 New link between Zika virus and microcephaly is found in Brazil By Katie Worth, FRONTLINE Researchers say they've found some of the clearest evidence yet of a direct connection between Zika virus and microcephaly, a condition afflicting fetuses and newborns in Brazil. Continue reading
Feb 03 Watch 9:38 Big data meets modern medicine in a life-saving equation By PBS News Hour There are so many ways to spend money on health care, but which offer the most bang for the buck? Dr. Chris Murray is trying to answer that question with an equation that measures the impact of different interventions. Countries… Continue watching
Feb 03 Watch 4:19 What does Yahoo’s downsizing mean for the tech giant’s future? By PBS News Hour Tech giant Yahoo has long struggled to define a strategy to satisfy investors, consumers and the markets. On Tuesday, CEO Marissa Mayer announced that the company would consider offers for buying its core assets and would be laying off 15… Continue watching
Feb 03 Watch 8:33 Sweden’s welcome to refugees disturbed by violent backlash By PBS News Hour Sweden has a reputation as the world's humanitarian conscience and a safe haven for refugees, but the country has been shaken by a series of protests and violent incidents carried out by right-wing vigilantes. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports on… Continue watching
Feb 02 Dallas reports first case of sexually transmitted Zika virus, CDC to issue guidance By Nsikan Akpan Dallas reports case of sexually transmitted Zika virus. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hasn't confirmed sexual transmission route, but plans to issue guidance. Continue reading
Feb 02 Do you have the genetic profile of a morning person? By Nsikan Akpan Personal genetics company 23andMe found a profile of traits related to being a morning person. Continue reading
Jan 30 Watch 3:44 Scientists open ‘black box’ of schizophrenia by discovering potential genetic cause By PBS News Hour Medical researchers have discovered a gene that increases the risk of schizophrenia, a mental illness that afflicts more than two million Americans, sometimes causing delusions and hallucinations. Associate Professor of Genetics at Harvard University Steven McCarroll joins Alison Stewart to… Continue watching
Jan 30 Watch 10:32 Spike in earthquakes rattles Oklahoma oil & gas industry By PBS News Hour Over the past six years, earthquakes in Oklahoma have skyrocketed – from less than a handful of 3.0 quakes before 2009 to well over 900 last year. The likely culprit: salty wastewater that bubbles up during oil and gas drilling. Continue watching
Jan 30 Animal ‘selfies’ show how protecting wildlife habitats is paying off By Andrew Mach Researchers found that of the 244 species photographed, just 22 percent decreased in number – suggesting protected areas can maintain overall biodiversity. Continue reading