Sep 04 Watch Geneticist Discusses Decoding His Own DNA Researchers have made new discoveries about genetic complexity by decoding one man's DNA. Geneticist Craig Venter, whose DNA was decoded, talks about the significance of the findings. Continue watching
Sep 04 Scientists Map Entire DNA Sequence of One Person By PBS News Hour Scientists announced Tuesday that they had taken genome mapping to the next level by sequencing the entire DNA of an individual -- geneticist Craig Venter. Continue reading
Aug 21 Watch San Francisco Works to Curb Bottled Water Waste San Francisco government officials are banning the use of city money for bottled water, hoping to save financial and environmental resources. A NewsHour report, funded in part by the Park Foundation, explores the move. Continue watching
Aug 13 Watch Bridge Inspections Under Scrutiny After Minneapolis Collapse The collapse of a highway bridge in Minneapolis highlighted the need for better inspections of U.S. infrastructure. Correspondent Betty Ann Bowser explains the inspection process and improvements some are demanding. Continue watching
Aug 13 Astronauts Install Gyroscope on Space Station; Engineers Inspect Tile Gash By PBS News Hour Two astronauts performed a spacewalk Monday to replace one of the International Space Station's gyroscopes, as engineers on Earth studied a 3-inch tear on the shuttle's underbelly left by a wayward piece of foam during liftoff. Continue reading
Aug 07 Watch Shuttle Endeavour Carries Teacher into Space Teacher Barbara Morgan joins the Endeavour crew for a planned Wednesday launch. She was selected as the backup candidate to Christa McAuliffe in the ill-fated 1986 Challenger mission. Idaho Public Television reports on her story. Continue watching
Aug 01 Watch Greenland Residents Detect Sea Changes Residents of Greenland's west coast say they are feeling the effects of rising sea temperatures in the fishing and tourism industries. NewsHour correspondent Spencer Michels reports on the research into whether the changes are climate change-related. Continue watching
Jul 31 Watch Common Grassland Birds Disappearing in Midwest Some of the most common grassland birds in Illinois, including the meadowlark, are decreasing in numbers. Correspondent Elizabeth Brackett of WTTW-Chicago reports on efforts to restore and preserve their prairie habitat. Continue watching
Jul 19 Watch Viking Treasure Unearthed in Northern England A significant collection of Viking artifacts was unearthed by a father-son team in northern England. Independent Television News reports on the discovery. Continue watching
Jul 16 Watch Book Showcases Previously Unseen Sea Creatures French wildlife journalist Claire Nouvian has put together a book of newly discovered sea life called "The Deep." Her work demonstrates new techniques scientists are employing to discover and document these creatures. Continue watching