Jul 29 Watch 6:58 Climate-fueled wildfires in Europe push emergency response to the limit By Amna Nawaz, Karina Cuevas, Katie Marlow Crews are battling to control wildfires that have spread rapidly across parts of Europe, forcing the evacuation of more than 330,000 people in France, Spain and Portugal. Fifteen deaths have been reported and nearly half a million acres have burned. Continue watching
Jul 16 Watch 5:15 The health risks of wildfire smoke across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic By Stephanie Sy, Andrew Merlis More than 115 million people may be exposed to dangerous smoke and unhealthy air quality levels. That's because wildfire smoke is spreading and triggering health advisories in at least 17 states from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic. It's led to… Continue watching
Jul 14 A sweet discovery: Astronomers say sugar is lurking in the space between stars By Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press Astronomers have detected a type of sugar in space that’s also found in raspberries. Continue reading
Jul 13 Watch 6:16 What we know about the cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to produce By William Brangham, Andrew Merlis Thirty-one states are now reporting cases of a parasitic intestinal disease that is making life miserable for those who contract it. While the U.S. has seen outbreaks of cyclosporiasis in the past, the cases this summer are much higher than… Continue watching
Jul 10 Watch 7:25 Dry winter leaves farmers along Colorado River facing greater water shortages By Miles O'Brien, Kate Tobin This past winter was an extraordinarily dry one in the western U.S. A lack of snowpack that normally feeds the Colorado River has only deepened the impact of a drought affecting tens of millions in seven states and Mexico. Accelerated… Continue watching
Jul 06 Watch 6:47 What to know as ticks spread to new regions and bring new threats By William Brangham, Solveig Rennan, Karina Cuevas It’s summertime, and ticks are out in full force. While in certain parts of the country, ticks have long been an issue, they’re now spreading to new regions and bringing new threats. William Brangham discussed the blood-sucking terrors with Holly… Continue watching
Jun 19 Watch 7:40 Research shows weight-loss drugs may also reduce cancer risk By William Brangham, Jackson Hudgins A growing body of research suggests popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may also help treat or prevent certain cancers. It’s the latest unexpected benefit to be associated with GLP-1s, which are now taken by one-in-eight American adults. William… Continue watching
Jun 15 Watch 5:45 Dermatologist explains benefits of newly approved sunscreen ingredient By Amna Nawaz, Azhar Merchant For the first time in more than 25 years, the FDA has approved a new active ingredient for over-the-counter sunscreens. It clears the way for manufacturers to begin using bemotrizinol, or BEMT, an ingredient that's been used in Europe and… Continue watching
Jun 11 Watch 5:22 World Cup players challenged by dangerously hot weather By Ben Tracy, Christopher Spinder The World Cup kicked off on Thursday as South Africa squared off against Mexico, one of this year's host countries. Several American cities hosting these opening matches will be sweltering this weekend, making stadiums feel more like a sauna than… Continue watching
May 11 Watch 8:00 What to know about the cruise ship hantavirus outbreak and the Americans facing quarantine By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas, Katie Marlow The ship at the epicenter of the hantavirus outbreak has been evacuated, and 16 Americans have now been transported to a specialized quarantine unit in Nebraska. Two are at a similar unit in Atlanta. The virus has claimed the lives… Continue watching