Science May 08 Scientists announce discovery of a planet twice as big as Earth with a thick atmosphere By Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press
Health Apr 19 The strange story of Einstein’s brain This great mind maintained a realistic outlook on his own mortality. But here’s where the story of his death gets weird. By Dr. Howard Markel
World May 22 Watch 7:39 How virus research has become a point of tension for the U.S. and China The Trump administration has emphasized the possibility that the novel coronavirus was accidentally released by scientists at a Chinese lab. While that accusation remains unproven, China’s oversight of such scientific research has come under scrutiny in the past, and now,… By Nick Schifrin
Science Jul 19 Watch 4:50 With more extreme heat, air conditioning becomes a matter of life and death According to NASA, last month was the hottest June documented in the past 139 years. And the National Weather Service forecasts record highs, at potentially deadly levels, through the coming weekend. How is climate change related to the extreme heat,…
Arts Feb 10 The hidden superpower of ‘Black Panther’: Scientist role models Seeing black lead characters who are accomplished scientists could be just the thing to inspire future generations to follow in their footsteps. By Clifford Johnson, The Conversation
Feb 01 Watch 3:39 Poll: Scientists and public differ on what’s ‘dangerous’ By PBS News Hour A new study conducted by the Pew Research Center found a large gap between what the public believes is dangerous and what scientists believe. Pew's Lee Rainie joins William Brangham from Washington with more. Continue watching
May 14 Poking cells, solving mysteries and other reasons scientists love basic research By Rebecca Jacobson, Inside Energy Scientists and engineers frequently seek solutions to specific problems. But the goal -- and challenge -- of basic research is to tackle broad questions without an immediate application in mind. As part of our ongoing series on the subject, PBS… Continue reading
May 13 Watch NewsHour asks: why do you choose basic research? By Rebecca Jacobson, Inside Energy Continue watching
Dec 26 Watch Lake Tahoe community battles over future of development and preservation Lake Tahoe community battles over future of development and preservation… Continue watching
Dec 04 Watch Uncovering ancient human fossils at Sima de los Huesos Excavation works at the cave site Sima de los Huesos. Continue watching