Apr 03 Watch 9:25 Antarctic penguins have existed for 60 million years. Can they survive climate change? By William Brangham, Emily Carpeaux, Mike Fritz Ron Naveen used to be a lawyer for the EPA, but he left government in the 1980s to start Oceanites, a nonprofit that tracks the health of penguins that breed on the Antarctic Peninsula. Now, that 800-mile stretch of land… Continue watching
Mar 27 Watch 8:55 As planet warms, scientists explore ‘far out’ ways to reduce atmospheric CO2 By Miles O'Brien The U.S. government estimates that the consequences of climate change are already costing the country hundreds of billions of dollars. But even if we stopped using fossil fuels immediately, the globe would continue to warm due to an existing buildup… Continue watching
Mar 20 Watch 5:59 Can Uganda block Ebola’s spread from neighboring Congo? By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Sarah Clune Hartman Eastern parts of Democratic Republic of Congo are suffering from the second-worst outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus in history, with more than 500 dead so far. Neighboring Uganda is watching with concern as the crisis unfolds, wary of allowing… Continue watching
Mar 13 Watch 10:06 The stunning truth about asbestos use in the U.S. By Miles O'Brien Asbestos is no longer ubiquitous in building materials, and since it's proven to cause cancer, many Americans likely assumed the substance had been banned entirely. But not only is asbestos a naturally occurring mineral, it is also still used to… Continue watching
Mar 06 Watch 8:08 How NIH plans to fight the sexual harassment that could drive women away from science A milestone report on sexual harassment in science has identified pervasive problems and policy shortcomings at the field's highest levels. In response, NIH apologized for not addressing more quickly “the climate and culture that has caused such harm.” William Brangham… Continue watching
Mar 05 Watch 10:33 Measles outbreak sparks fears, renews tensions over mandatory vaccination By Cat Wise, Frank Carlson, Leah Nagy Over 200 cases of measles have been confirmed in the U.S. in the past few months. About half of them occurred in the Pacific Northwest, leading Washington Gov. Jay Inslee to declare an emergency and the state legislature to propose… Continue watching
Feb 20 Watch 7:55 In Paradise, housing, water and jobs prove elusive in Camp Fire’s aftermath By Cat Wise In Paradise, California, thousands of residents are trying to cope with disruption and displacement resulting from November's devastating Camp Fire. Children attend school in a repurposed hardware store, where counselors try to help them manage their trauma. Meanwhile, amidst millions… Continue watching
Feb 13 Watch 9:11 Democrat-led cities and states move toward universal health care on their own terms By Jason Kane, Kira Wakeam and Sarah Varney, Kaiser Health News Health care continues to be a top political issue. While some congressional Democrats consider universal health coverage, state and local governments are already pushing ahead with proposals to corral costs and broaden access to care, including for the undocumented. Special… Continue watching
Feb 06 Watch 6:55 How cutting-edge engineering borrows nature’s innovations By Miles O'Brien In the never-ending hunt for new designs that jump, pump, or run faster and better, scientists are finding inspiration in nature. The field of biomimicry blurs boundaries between living things -- like the butterfly’s proboscis or the flea's powerful legs… Continue watching
Jan 30 Watch 9:27 Microchipping humans wields great promise, but does it pose greater risk? By Malcolm Brabant An intense debate is underway over the benefits and drawbacks of using microchips, typically relied upon to identify ranch animals and pets, on humans. Advantages include fast communication of critical patient data to medical teams, seamless payment and automatically opened… Continue watching