Apr 26 Watch 7:52 Nature knows no borders. Border security can take a heavy toll on endangered wildlife By PBS News Hour One of President Trump’s key promises rests on building a wall across the U.S.-Mexico border. But how would a continuous barrier stretching from California to Texas affect the wildlife that live there? At least 50 species near the border are… Continue watching
Apr 19 Watch 7:41 Scientists dive into the political fray By Miles O'Brien Is the scientific community finding its political voice? As the March for Science approaches, science correspondent Miles O’Brien meets with researchers who are venturing into the political fray to keep their profession alive. Continue watching
Apr 12 Watch 8:11 What do the stars hold for the Trump administration? Here’s how NASA’s mission could change By PBS News Hour Some big changes could be in store for American space exploration under President Trump and the Republican Congress. Sending more humans to the moon, as well as a mission to Jupiter’s moon Europa seem to be part of a plan… Continue watching
Apr 05 Watch 9:46 Why finding a solution to control Lyme disease isn’t simple By Miles O'Brien Ticks are by far the biggest disease vector in the U.S., and Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne illness in the northern hemisphere, causing neurological problems and even permanent cognitive and sensory impairment if not treated. Science correspondent Miles… Continue watching
Mar 29 Watch 8:36 What’s stopping the vulnerable Everglades from being healed? By PBS News Hour The Florida Everglades are critical to the survival of local birds, reptiles and millions of people. As urban development has increased, the incredibly rare and bio-diverse habitat has become vulnerable to rising sea water encroachment. Billions of dollars have been… Continue watching
Mar 22 Watch 6:28 Climate change is killing the Great Barrier Reef By PBS News Hour Coral reefs are more than examples of natural beauty; they harbor fish that feed millions and shield us against storms and floods. Australia's Great Barrier Reef, the largest living structure on the planet, is dying. As ocean waters steadily warm,… Continue watching
Mar 15 Watch 6:26 Typing sentences by simply thinking is possible with new technology By PBS News Hour For decades, researchers have worked to find and create more direct connections between the human brain and computers. New groundbreaking technology may now help improve the lives of people who are paralyzed or experience severe limb weakness due to illness… Continue watching
Mar 08 Watch 5:55 How scientists are tracking a massive iceberg in the making By Miles O'Brien Antarctica's Larsen Ice Shelf is disappearing section by section. A fast-growing rift, one of the largest ever seen, is now teetering on the edge of breaking away from the glacier. Science correspondent Miles O’Brien explores how scientists have tracked the… Continue watching
Mar 01 Watch 4:47 Human moon missions could be on the horizon under Trump By PBS News Hour Is there renewed focus inside the Trump administration, NASA and the private sector to revive travel to the moon? There are signs, like a single reference in President Trump's address to Congress, that seem to suggest that a space journey… Continue watching
Feb 22 Watch 4:50 Hunt for alien life zooms in on newly discovered solar system By PBS News Hour Astronomers have identified seven Earth-sized planets orbiting a star that's just a mere 230 trillion miles from our own planet, raising the tantalizing prospect of life in a solar system beyond our own. Science correspondent Miles O’Brien joins Hari Sreenivasan… Continue watching