Jan 11 Watch 5:39 Formaldehyde is everywhere, but poses dangers to our health. Here’s what to know By John Yang, Harry Zahn The chemical formaldehyde is found just about everywhere, including in composite lumber, plastics, paints and glues used in many homes and offices. This past week, an EPA evaluation said it poses “an unreasonable risk” to human health. A ProPublica investigation… Continue watching
Dec 31 Watch 6:33 How artificial intelligence impacted our lives in 2024 and what’s next By Jeffrey Brown Artificial intelligence continued to redefine the tech landscape in 2024, driving change in a wide range of fields. AI has quickly become a part of everyday life, with AI-powered features integrated into everything from search engines and cell phones to… Continue watching
Dec 25 Watch 6:43 How a newly discovered galaxy could offer clues on how our Milky Way Galaxy formed By Miles O'Brien Scientists have found the beginnings of a young universe that may offer insights into the beginnings of our own Milky Way Galaxy. Geoff Bennett and Miles O'Brien discussed why scientists are excited by the discovery, one that has a little… Continue watching
Nov 25 Watch 6:56 Developing nations leave UN climate conference with deal but say ‘we’re not satisfied’ By William Brangham, Azhar Merchant At the U.N. climate talks in Azerbaijan, negotiators struck a deal at the last moment. Wealthy nations pledged $300 billion a year by 2035 to help developing countries deal with the impacts of climate change and to help their transition… Continue watching
Nov 16 Watch 8:05 Report highlights disproportionate killings of Indigenous environmental activists By Ali Rogin, Satvi Sunkara Leaders at the United Nations’ COP29 climate change summit are being pressed this year to address the rising threats to environmentalists and defenders of human rights. Ali Rogin looks at the challenges facing these activists around the world and speaks… Continue watching
Sep 17 Watch 7:05 Dr. Francis Collins explores his faith and science in new book, ‘The Road to Wisdom’ By Geoff Bennett, Azhar Merchant Dr. Francis Collins has been at the forefront of the world’s most advanced biomedical research. He led the Human Genome Project and was the longest-serving director of the National Institutes of Health. He is drawing on his career to focus… Continue watching
Aug 06 Fossils suggest ancestors of Indonesian ‘hobbits’ were even shorter By Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press Researchers have debated how the hobbits — named Homo floresiensis — evolved to be so small and where they fall in the human evolutionary story. Continue reading
Mar 11 Ukraine needs more than a billion dollars to rebuild its scientific infrastructure, UNESCO says By Associated Press UNESCO says that some 1,443 scientific facilities, many attached to universities, have been damaged or destroyed along with 750 pieces of vital technical equipment, most of which is beyond repair. Continue reading
Feb 12 Watch 10:00 ‘The Space Race’ documentary explores Black astronauts’ efforts to overcome injustice By Geoff Bennett, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet A new documentary explores the little-known stories of the first Black pilots and engineers who were pioneers of NASA's space program. Geoff Bennett has this look at the film, “The Space Race,” which airs on the National Geographic Channel and… Continue watching
Feb 09 Watch 6:39 Million-dollar legal victory shines light on conservatives’ attacks on science By William Brangham, Dorothy Hastings A long legal battle ended Thursday when a jury found that two conservative writers defamed the prominent climate scientist Michael Mann. William Brangham looks at what this verdict means and speaks with another renowned scientist who’s also endured this kind… Continue watching