Health Feb 11 Watch 3:16 How a competitive swimmer is helping perfect a new amputation procedure Bionic limbs, long the stuff of science fiction fantasy, are becoming reality. An extremely rare vascular disease caused New Hampshire’s Morgan Stickney, a pre-med student and elite swimmer, to have both legs amputated. But she underwent an experimental amputation surgery… By Cristina Quinn
Science Nov 19 Watch 3:09 This nonprofit has a sweet plan for reclaiming vacant Detroit lots Detroit is known for the rhythms of Motown and the hum of automobile manufacturing plants. Now, one nonprofit is adding a new sound to this urban landscape: the buzzing of bees. Special correspondent Mary Ellen Geist reports on the efforts… By Mary Ellen Geist
Science Jul 30 Watch 3:26 Could the path to a more nutritious pizza be illuminated by laser beams? New York City has been known for its pizza for decades, but now a surprising oven innovation is attracting new attention. At Columbia University, a lab is crafting ways to improve nutrition by 3-D printing pizza to precise dietary specifications… By Nsikan Akpan, Jamie Leventhal
Economy Jul 22 Watch 2:28 This Detroit nonprofit provides jobs, clothing and shelter all at once Communities across the country are struggling to create jobs and reduce homelessness. In Detroit, a nonprofit called Empowerment Plan has found a way to address both problems. The organization helps people in need with a unique, multipurpose garment, employment and… By Mary Ellen Geist
May 31 Watch 3:59 From Jennifer Garner to Tim Cook, highlights from 2019 graduation speeches It’s graduation season, the time of year when politicians, artists, business leaders and celebrities send college students off into their next chapter with sage advice and humor. This year’s high-profile speakers include John Krasinski, Bill Nye, Jennifer Garner, Tim Cook,… Continue watching
Mar 13 Watch 3:13 How donkeys are helping kids with autism process their feelings Humans are accustomed to turning to dogs, cats and even horses for comfort and companionship. But now another type of livestock is becoming more popular for its therapeutic appeal: the donkey. As WGBH’s Cristina Quinn reports, equine therapy has branched… Continue watching
Mar 08 Watch 2:57 Why recreating ancient artifacts may be the future of archaeology Have you ever heard of an archaeologist who burns, hammers or smashes artifacts? That’s what Metin Eren does, except it’s with replicas. Eren is a rising star in the field of experimental archaeology. In his lab at Kent State University,… Continue watching
Feb 06 Watch 3:00 How uneaten college cafeteria meals can help fight food insecurity By Cristina Quinn In our NewsHour Shares moment of the day, go inside a cafeteria at Harvard University where student volunteers package 1,200 pounds of leftover food into microwaveable meals for those in need. Special correspondent Cristina Quinn of WGBH reports. Continue watching
Jan 18 Watch 2:22 Giant ice disk forms in Maine river, enthralling residents By Julia Griffin In our NewsHour Shares moment of the day, an unusual phenomenon has appeared in a river in Westbrook, Maine: A giant ice disk that spans about 100 yards across and spins counter-clockwise. The disk is a natural although uncommon occurrence… Continue watching