Sep 01 Watch 8:20 How medical advancements could reshape the outlook for children with Trisomy 18 By Stephanie Sy, Azhar Merchant Trisomy 18, also known sometimes as Edwards syndrome, is often fatal within weeks after a baby is born. But now, parents and doctors are finding ways of getting more time with those children with greater interventions and incredible commitments. Stephanie… Continue watching
Sep 01 Watch 6:42 50 years after ‘Jaws,’ researcher dispels myths about sharks By William Brangham, Jenna Bloom, Jiaya Echevarria This year marks the 50th anniversary of "Jaws," the 1975 Steven Spielberg blockbuster about a ravenous great white shark. The film packed theaters and instilled a deep, lasting fear of sharks. While many Americans are terrified of them, shark attacks… Continue watching
Aug 31 Can you poop outdoors without contaminating the environment? A researcher explains how By Shari Edelson, B. Derrick Taff, The Conversation Across the world, researchers have documented the negative impacts our bodily wastes are causing in the sensitive environments where we seek recreation. Continue reading
Aug 30 Watch 6:24 How coyotes are adapting to urban life and thriving in U.S. cities By John Yang, Harry Zahn In cities across America, it’s become increasingly common to see coyotes in parks, golf courses and other green spaces. John Yang speaks with New York Times reporter and photographer Loren Elliott and urban ecologist Christopher Schell to learn more. Continue watching
Aug 30 What to know about flesh-eating screwworms (and why you don’t need to panic) By Grace Abels, PolitiFact Doctors found a flesh-eating worm in a Maryland resident but it's not the time to panic. The screwworms hitched a ride to the U.S. from El Salvador and overall risk to public health is low. Continue reading
Aug 28 4 things to know about a new study on lithium and Alzheimer’s disease By Genesis Magpayo A recent study from Harvard Medical School asks whether the element lithium might be a key factor in whether someone develops Alzheimer’s disease. Continue reading
Aug 27 3 things to know about haboobs, massive dust storms in the Southwest By Tammy Webber, Associated Press They can be awe-inspiring and terrifying, especially for motorists caught in their path. Continue reading
Aug 27 Latest launch of SpaceX’s Starship deploys 8 dummy satellites, then splashes down into Indian Ocean By Christina Larson, Associated Press It was the 10th demo test for the world's biggest and most powerful rocket. It also included the successful return of the craft's booster, which splashed down in the ocean. Continue reading
Aug 26 Watch 8:08 California farms face pressure to boost efficiency as water supply declines By Miles O'Brien, Kate Tobin The demand for water from the Colorado River is of paramount importance out West and the focus of some big battles. It's been especially critical for farming and agriculture. In California's Imperial Valley, there are growing questions over the use… Continue watching
Aug 26 Massive dust storm rolls through metro Phoenix, leaving thousands without power By Ross D. Franklin, Hallie Golden, Associated Press Thousands lost power, mostly in Maricopa County, which includes Phoenix. Continue reading