Sep 18 Watch The science of grief and how it can impact physical health By Ali Rogin, Madison Staten, Solveig Rennan Sandbulte, Satvi Sunkara, Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert, Juliet Fuisz If we are lucky enough to live full lives and form meaningful relationships, chances are, we will also experience loss, and with it, grief. As common as grief is, it’s also mysterious. Horizons guest moderator Ali Rogin explores the science… Continue reading
Sep 11 Watch The lasting health toll of 9/11 on rescue workers and survivors By William Brangham, Madison Staten, Solveig Rennan Sandbulte, Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert, Juliet Fuisz It’s now believed that more people have died because of the toxic exposures they got from the 9/11 sites than were killed by the terrorists on that day. Survivors, first responders and volunteers have faced everything from cancer to respiratory… Continue reading
Sep 04 Watch Technology is reshaping education. But is it helping students learn? By William Brangham, Madison Staten, Solveig Rennan Sandbulte, Satvi Sunkara, Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert, Juliet Fuisz Putting technology into schools was sold as a revolution that would help kids learn. But as tech companies exert greater influence, many are now wondering if screen time is doing more harm than good. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores how… Continue reading
Aug 28 Watch Why America faces a primary care shortage – and why it matters By William Brangham, Madison Staten, Solveig Rennan Sandbulte, Satvi Sunkara, Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert, Juliet Fuisz There’s a critical need for primary care physicians across America, but a shortage of doctors and rising insurance costs are forcing people to forgo preventive care altogether. Americans die of preventable, treatable diseases at far higher rates than people who… Continue reading
Aug 21 Watch Can recycling solve the world's trash problem? By William Brangham, Madison Staten, Solveig Rennan Sandbulte, Satvi Sunkara, Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert Reduce, reuse, recycle. It's the mantra heard for decades, but does it work? There’s a lingering cynicism that recycling is a scam, that it doesn’t really help, and it’s more about making us feel good than doing something meaningful. Horizons… Continue reading
Jul 31 Watch The alarming decline of bird populations and why humans should care By William Brangham, Madison Staten, Solveig Rennan Sandbulte, Satvi Sunkara, Juliet Fuisz, Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert Birds are not only wondrous creatures that live amongst us, they’re also an essential part of life on Earth – helping grow food, keeping pests at bay and spreading seeds. But more than half of migratory bird populations are declining… Continue reading
Jul 24 Watch Why uterine fibroids remain misunderstood despite affecting most women By William Brangham, Solveig Rennan Sandbulte, Madison Staten, Satvi Sunkara, Juliet Fuisz, Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert For millions of women, uterine fibroids not only cause painful symptoms, but the diagnosis can bring more questions than answers. Even though most women will develop them, misconceptions remain about who gets them and how they should be treated. Horizons… Continue reading
Jul 17 Watch What alcohol does to our bodies — and why many overlook the risks By William Brangham, Solveig Rennan Sandbulte, Madison Staten, Satvi Sunkara, Juliet Fuisz, Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert Alcohol is a product so tightly woven into our society that we struggle to see what it's really doing to us. Despite documented links between alcohol and cancer, heart and liver disease, over half of all drinkers think their own… Continue reading
Jul 10 Watch How healthcare systems are dealing with climate change By William Brangham, Solveig Rennan Sandbulte, Madison Staten, Satvi Sunkara, Juliet Fuisz, Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert From air pollution to wildfires, from heat waves to vector-borne diseases, climate change harms our health and causes significant stress to the healthcare system. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores what can be done to protect people from a warming world… Continue reading
Jul 03 Watch The unsung heroes of American innovation and ingenuity By William Brangham, Solveig Rennan Sandbulte, Madison Staten, Satvi Sunkara, Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert From the light bulb to the iPhone, American inventions have rocketed around the world thanks to their innovation and ingenuity. But some American innovators, including women and people of color, have largely been overlooked. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores why… Continue reading