Science Nov 06 Astronauts reflect on living aboard the International Space Station By William Brangham
Nov 06 Watch Astronauts reflect on living aboard the International Space Station The International Space Station is 250 miles above Earth and travels at roughly 175,000 mph as it orbits our planet. Since 2000, scientists have conducted experiments on everything from cancer to botany to fundamental questions about our universe. Horizons moderator… By William Brangham, Madison Staten, Solveig Rennan Sandbulte, Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert
Science Nov 06 Seeds and preserved hair in tomb point to oldest signs of cannabis high 2,800 years ago, study suggests Archaeologists who led a dig at a monumental tomb in Siberia said they turned up evidence of the earliest known use of cannabis for psychoactive purposes. By Jamey Keaten, Philipp Jenne, Associated Press
Science Nov 04 A NASA space telescope plunged back to Earth after a mission that lasted 11 times longer than planned The Swift Observatory's demise came less than three months after a long-shot rescue mission failed. By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
Nation Nov 02 Flash flooding triggers evacuations in Southwest and a dire warning for a Colorado spa town Heavy rains and flash flooding have prompted mandatory evacuation orders in parts of the U.S. Southwest. By Philip Marcelo, Michael Casey, Christopher Weber, Associated Press
Nov 02 Is El Niño making storms and flash floods in the Southwest worse? By Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press Experts say the natural warming cycle is sizzling Pacific Ocean waters and leaking moisture into the air that can fuel passing storms. Continue reading
Oct 30 For many, striped bass fishing is a way of life. But the iconic species could face collapse By Patrick Whittle, Robert F. Bukaty, Associated Press Scientists who study striped bass say anglers on the East Coast are right to be concerned, and they say years of overfishing are just part of the problem. Continue reading
Oct 30 Why buying concert tickets is a nightmare for fans – and how to fix it By William Brangham Ticket prices for concerts and live events have skyrocketed, and fans are increasingly frustrated by how complex the process has become. As bots and other AI agents swarm the system and displace real fans, what can be done to protect… Continue reading
Oct 30 Watch Why buying concert tickets is a nightmare for fans – and how to fix it By William Brangham, Madison Staten, Solveig Rennan Sandbulte, Satvi Sunkara, Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert Ticket prices for concerts and live events have skyrocketed, and fans are increasingly frustrated by how complex the process has become. As bots and other AI agents swarm the system and displace real fans, what can be done to protect… Continue reading
Oct 28 AP report: FDA scientists opposed the Trump administration's move to ease peptides access By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press A plan to give people in the United States easier access to unproven peptide drugs favored by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was opposed by most Food and Drug Administration scientific staff members, who had limited input in drafting… Continue reading