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
Aug 23 Watch 6:43 As glaciers melt, scientists study potential for more violent volcanic eruptions By William Brangham, Lorna Baldwin Scientists are flocking to Iceland to investigate an increasingly crucial question: Will melting glaciers accelerate and intensify earthquakes and volcanic eruptions? William Brangham reports. Continue watching
Aug 23 Mushroom ‘microdosing’ trend has led to increased poison control center calls and ER visits By Joshua Kellogg, The Conversation Greater acceptance of mushrooms and psychedelics has led to a growing market for edible products containing non-hallucinogenic mushroom species with claims that these products improve mental function. Continue reading
Aug 22 WATCH: Powell signals Fed may cut rates soon even as inflation risks remain By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press In a high-profile speech closely watched at the White House and on Wall Street, Powell said that there are risks of both rising unemployment and stubbornly higher inflation. Continue reading
Aug 21 Using an AI chatbot for therapy or health advice? Experts want you to know these 4 things By Laura Santhanam The technology can be tempting, especially with barriers to accessing health care, including cost, wait times to talk to a provider and lack of insurance coverage. But experts told PBS News people need to be aware of the risks these… Continue reading
Aug 21 Hurricane Erin whips up strong winds and some flooding as it slowly moves further out to sea By Allen G. Breed, John Seewer, Associated Press Authorities predicted that the largest swells would whip up life-threatening rip currents from Florida to New England. Continue reading
Aug 20 Watch 8:39 Florida’s climate-focused tech sector faces uncertainty after federal cuts By William Brangham, Sam Weber South Florida is vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Start-ups, local governments and researchers are working to make the area more resilient, but federal funding cuts may hinder those efforts. William Brangham traveled to the region and reports for… Continue watching
Aug 19 Webb telescope discovers new tiny moon around Uranus By Associated Press The Webb Space Telescope has spotted a new tiny moon orbiting Uranus. Continue reading