Science Nov 26 Scientists detect crackling on Mars believed to be lightning Scientists have detected what they believe to be lightning on Mars by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover. By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
Health Nov 24 RFK Jr. says the Trump administration is following ‘gold standard’ science. Here’s what to know What type of research produces the best possible evidence?… By Devi Shastri, Associated Press
Science Nov 20 NASA releases close-up pictures of interstellar comet 3I/Atlas NASA is unveiling close-up pictures of the interstellar comet that's making a quick one-and-done tour of our solar system. By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
Science Nov 11 How to turn fallen leaves into valuable leaf mold for your garden this fall The annual carpet of dead leaves can be an important component in gardens. They can serve as root-protecting and insect-sheltering winter mulch or add to a robust compost mix. By Jessica Damiano, Associated Press
Oct 30 International Space Station marks 25 years of nonstop human presence in orbit By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press With only five years left at the complex, NASA is counting on private companies to launch their own orbiting stations with an even bigger and wider clientele. Continue reading
Oct 29 Watch 8:55 Top researchers consider leaving U.S. amid funding cuts: ‘The science world is ending’ By Stephanie Sy, Mike Fritz, Sam Weber A poll from the journal Nature found that 75% of researchers in the U.S. are considering leaving the country. That includes a man who’s been dubbed the "Mozart of Math." Stephanie Sy examines what’s behind a potential scientific brain drain. Continue watching
Oct 21 Watch 3:27 Young photographer documents disappearing salt marshes to inspire action By Grace Go, Becky Wandel, Marie Cusick, Briget Ganske, Lizzie Stoner, Joey Wu Salt marshes exist on every coast of the U.S., but these important wetlands are succumbing quickly to the effects of sea level rise caused by climate change. Grace Go of our journalism training program, PBS News Student Reporting Labs, has… Continue watching
Oct 21 Rare North Atlantic right whale grows population to 384 By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press Scientists have reported an encouraging trend in the population growth of the North Atlantic right whale. Continue reading
Oct 20 Watch 6:41 Permafrost thawed by climate change threatens remote villages in Alaska By Ismael M. Belkoura, Amalia Hout-Marchand, Leonardo Pini, Athan Yanos In the Arctic tundra of Alaska, climate change is forcing an Alaska Native village to relocate. Rising temperatures are melting the underground permafrost. The melted ice then mixes with the soil, creating unstable land the Yupʼik people call Alaskan quicksand. Continue watching