Mar 20 How the Artemis moon missions are shaping the next era of exploration By William Brangham, Madison Staten, Satvi Sunkara, Juliet Fuisz, Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert
Mar 13 Watch The promise of obesity drugs and their potential risks Once a relatively obscure class of drugs used for people with diabetes, GLP-1s have now shown an impressive ability to treat obesity, which affects over 100 million Americans. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores the great promise of the drugs and… By William Brangham, Madison Staten, Satvi Sunkara, Juliet Fuisz, Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert
Mar 06 Watch Exploring the power and mystery of consciousness All of us experience consciousness. We have thoughts and feelings, and we're aware of those acting upon us. It's the hidden internal lens through which we view the world, but why do we have this power, and are we the… By William Brangham, Claire Mufson, Madison Staten, Satvi Sunkara, Juliet Fuisz, Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert
Feb 27 Watch Can AI companionship cure loneliness – or deepen it? For some, artificial intelligence tools answer questions and make life more efficient. But for others, AI has become a form of companionship – a virtual friend, a therapist, even a romantic partner. Is AI a cure for loneliness? Or is… By William Brangham, Claire Mufson, Madison Staten, Satvi Sunkara, Juliet Fuisz, Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert
Feb 20 Watch The science behind exercise and why it's good for our bodies This will come as a surprise to no one, but exercise is really good for us. But why it works and how it works are far less understood. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores that with Stanford University’s Euan Ashley. He's… By William Brangham, Claire Mufson, Madison Staten, Satvi Sunkara, Juliet Fuisz, Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert
Feb 13 Watch How Olympians prepare for the pressure of the world stage By William Brangham, Claire Mufson, Madison Staten, Satvi Sunkara, Juliet Fuisz, Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert The Winter Olympics are in full swing, but it's a far cry from the first games held 130 years ago. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores advances in training, technology and psychology with Dr. Caroline Silby, and discusses how climate change… Continue reading
Feb 06 Watch How sports betting is changing our brains and behavior By William Brangham, Claire Mufson, Madison Staten, Satvi Sunkara, Juliet Fuisz, Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert Americans are expected to place a record-breaking $1.7 billion in legal bets on the Super Bowl. With a potential casino inside every phone and computer, a rising chorus of experts who study problem gambling and addiction are ringing the alarm. Continue reading
Jan 30 Watch How PFAS harm our health — and why they're everywhere By William Brangham, Claire Mufson, Madison Staten, Satvi Sunkara, Juliet Fuisz, Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert What do non-stick pans, firefighting foam and many of our couches, carpets and cosmetics have in common? They’re all made with PFAS. The so-called forever chemicals helped spur innovation, but they’re also insidious to human health. Horizons moderator William Brangham… Continue reading
Jan 23 Watch Why Earth's melting glaciers matter more than we think By William Brangham, Claire Mufson, Madison Staten, Satvi Sunkara, Juliet Fuisz, Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert Ice in the Arctic and Antarctica plays a critical role in maintaining life on Earth, and it is melting faster than previously thought. This is threatening our planet with potentially massive sea-level rise, weather disruptions and further global warming. Horizons… Continue reading
Jan 16 Watch MAHA has a plan to clean up the American diet. Will it work? By William Brangham, Claire Mufson, Madison Staten, Satvi Sunkara, Juliet Fuisz, Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert Ultra-processed foods make up more than half the average American diet and they’re linked to rising rates of obesity and heart disease. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says the Trump Administration has a solution. But will this plan really… Continue reading