Oct 07 Watch 8:07 Authors of 'Science Under Siege' warn of concerted effort to discredit science By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas From its embrace of dubious research about autism, its skepticism over vaccines and its wholesale rejection of the consensus about climate change, the Trump administration has set off alarm bells within the scientific community. William Brangham spoke with two prominent… Continue watching
Oct 01 Watch 4:57 Remembering Jane Goodall and how she changed the way people see animals By Jeffrey Brown, Jackson Hudgins, Jenna Bloom One of the world’s most beloved and influential primatologists and conservationists has died. Jane Goodall spent more than half a century studying chimpanzees and advocating for animal rights and environmental protection. As Jeffrey Brown reports, Goodall helped change the way… Continue watching
Oct 01 Conservationist Jane Goodall, renowned for chimpanzee research, dies at 91 By Hallie Golden, Associated Press While living among chimpanzees in Africa decades ago, Goodall documented the animals using tools and doing other activities previously believed to be exclusive to humans. Continue reading
Sep 23 Scientists uncover fossil of dinosaur feasting on ancient crocodile By Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press Scientists have discovered a new dinosaur from Argentina that may have used its long arms and claws to capture prey. Continue reading
Sep 16 The Atlantic hurricane season has been quiet -- but we're not in the clear By Dánica Coto, Associated Press Not a single named storm has formed in the Atlantic Ocean in nearly three weeks, even though it’s the peak of hurricane season. Continue reading
Sep 15 Watch 6:15 Lisa Lawson explores the neuroscience of adolescence in 'Thrive' By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold The Annie E. Casey Foundation is perhaps best known for its work helping America’s youth. Lisa Lawson, the president and CEO, has done extensive research into the development of teenagers. She joined Geoff Bennett to discuss her new book, "Thrive:… Continue watching
Sep 08 Watch 8:48 How researchers restored a thriving habitat for Atlantic puffins in Maine By Miles O'Brien, Will Toubman Atlantic puffins face an increasingly precarious foothold due in part to a loss of habitat and to troubles tied to warming ocean waters and climate change. But an effort off the coast of Maine continues to provide a crucial nesting… Continue watching
Sep 01 Watch 8:20 How medical advancements could reshape the outlook for children with Trisomy 18 By Stephanie Sy, Azhar Merchant Trisomy 18, also known sometimes as Edwards syndrome, is often fatal within weeks after a baby is born. But now, parents and doctors are finding ways of getting more time with those children with greater interventions and incredible commitments. Stephanie… Continue watching
Sep 01 Watch 6:42 50 years after 'Jaws,' researcher dispels myths about sharks By William Brangham, Jenna Bloom, Jiaya Echevarria This year marks the 50th anniversary of "Jaws," the 1975 Steven Spielberg blockbuster about a ravenous great white shark. The film packed theaters and instilled a deep, lasting fear of sharks. While many Americans are terrified of them, shark attacks… Continue watching
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