Feb 08 Watch 7:52 In Brazil, a race to solve the mysteries of Zika virus By PBS News Hour In Brazil, health workers are searching for the smoking gun link between the virus and infant microcephaly, while troops attack mosquito breeding grounds and mothers of affected children face the long-term consequences. Science correspondent Miles O’Brien reports. Continue watching
Feb 07 This teen inventor hopes to steer distracted drivers to safety By Michael D. Regan A young New Hampshire inventor has worked for years to create a product that limits distracted driving. Continue reading
Feb 05 Watch 5:44 The hidden psychology behind sports teams, coaches and their fans By PBS News Hour With the nation tuning in for Super Bowl 50 this Sunday, many sports fans have football on the brain, especially Sports Illustrated editor Jon Wertheim. He recently co-wrote the book “This is Your Brain on Sports,” a look at the… Continue watching
Feb 05 No stage of pregnancy safe for unprotected sex with Zika-exposed male, CDC says By Nsikan Akpan The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) release new guidelines on what pregnant women should do to protect themselves for sexually transmitted Zika virus. Continue reading
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