• Just Ask: How Does Sunscreen Work?

    Just Ask: How Does Sunscreen Work?

    Dec 15, 2010 12:00 AM EDT

    As a cold front settles across the Eastern seaboard, we turn wistfully to thoughts of the sun for this week's Just Ask! science post. This one comes from a reader, Amanda Teicher, who wants to know: "How does sunscreen work?" The first widely used sunscreen was a sticky, red ...

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    Just Ask: What Would a Supersized Atom Look Like?

    Dec 07, 2010 09:07 PM EDT

    ... of electrons," Kakalios says. "And if you start to ask, where is the electron, really?... that's when you start getting into the late-night philosophical questions. Then it goes into a different realm." Email your Just Ask! questions to science@newshour.org with "Science Question" in the subject line.

  • Just Ask: What Makes Volcanoes Erupt?

    Just Ask: What Makes Volcanoes Erupt?

    Nov 30, 2010 10:01 PM EDT

    It's time for our weekly Just Ask feature, where the experts tackle your questions on science and technology. John Eichelberger, a volcano expert with the U.S. Geological Survey, answers the question, "Why Does the Earth Have Volcanoes, and What Makes Them Erupt?" Even though the earth is 4 ...

  • Probe of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago seems to be nearing the end. Trump’s lawyers just asked to meet with Garland

    Probe of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago seems to be nearing the end. Trump’s lawyers just asked to meet with Garland

    May 24, 2023 04:31 PM EDT

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for Donald Trump on Tuesday asked for a meeting with Attorney General Merrick Garland as a Justice Department investigation into the former president's handling of classified documents shows signs of winding down. In the letter, which Trump posted on his Truth Social platform, attorneys John Rowley ...

  • A Brief But Spectacular take on changing the lineup

    A Brief But Spectacular take on changing the lineup

    Jun 09, 2026 10:20 PM EDT

    ... not have as much access to other programs. That's why Harlem Lacrosse likes to come in as a fully funded program. We don't ask for money from the schools. We just ask for a space where we can come in and try to do our best to help ...

  • Trump stock trades fuel accusations of corruption and profiting off presidency

    Trump stock trades fuel accusations of corruption and profiting off presidency

    May 28, 2026 10:40 PM EDT

    ... Since January, Mr. Trump's account has made nine purchases of Palantir stock worth up to $680,000. When the stock declined nearly 15 percent in early April, Trump posted on TRUTH Social -- quote -- "Palantir Technologies has proven to have great war-fighting capabilities and equipment. Just ask our enemies."

  • Doctor who survived Ebola shares concerns about latest outbreak in Central Africa

    Doctor who survived Ebola shares concerns about latest outbreak in Central Africa

    May 18, 2026 10:40 PM EDT

    Let me just ask you, what concerns you most about this outbreak given what we know right now? Dr. Craig Spencer: What concerns me most is that we learned way too much, way too quickly for this to be anything but really bad. I am concerned about the next few ...

  • Rubio attempts to mend relations with Pope Leo in Vatican meeting after Trump’s criticisms

    Rubio attempts to mend relations with Pope Leo in Vatican meeting after Trump’s criticisms

    May 07, 2026 10:50 PM EDT

    ... conversations. But we remain hopeful. Diplomacy always should be given the last -- the first and the last word in that violence. Amna Nawaz: Can I just ask you what you make of this moment? I mean, the fact that Vatican officials said the U.S. had requested this meeting, there ...

  • State Department proposes sending Afghans who helped U.S. war effort to Congo

    State Department proposes sending Afghans who helped U.S. war effort to Congo

    Apr 23, 2026 10:30 PM EDT

    ... violation of the promise of America that is squarely on the shoulders of President Trump, Stephen Miller and Marco Rubio. Amna Nawaz: Shawn, can I just ask you to take a step back here? You yourself are a veteran. You have made this advocacy your life's work over the ...

  • Pope Leo's critiques of Trump policies hold more weight as a fellow American, priest says

    Pope Leo's critiques of Trump policies hold more weight as a fellow American, priest says

    Apr 15, 2026 10:30 PM EDT

    Amna Nawaz: We're joined now by Reverend James Martin. He's a Jesuit priest and editor at large of "America" magazine. Father Martin, welcome back to the "News Hour." Thanks for being with us. Rev. James Martin: My pleasure. Amna Nawaz: So let me just ask what you thought ...