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PBS News Hour - Science

Listen to PBS News Hour science reporting published every Wednesday by 9 p.m. Featuring reports from Miles O"Brien, Nsikan Akpan and the rest of our science crew, we take on topics ranging from the future of 3-D printing to power of placebo drugs. Is this not what you"re looking for? Don"t miss our other podcasts for our full shows, individual segments, Brooks and Capehart, Brief but Spectacular, Politics Monday and more. Find them in iTunes or in your favorite podcasting app. PBS News is supported

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2:39

News Wrap: Blinken visits Qatar in diplomatic effort...

PBS News Hour - Science ·

2024/01/07

In our news wrap Sunday, Secretary of State Blinken continued his urgent mission to the Middle East as the Israel-Hamas war enters its fourth month, Defense Secretary Austin took responsibility for delays in disclosing his hospitalization, major winter storms dropped snow in the Northeast and the West, and a rocket launch Monday aims to land the first U.S. craft on the moon in more than 50 years. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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9:46

How the black-footed ferret is making a comeback from...

PBS News Hour - Science ·

2023/12/10

When President Nixon signed the Endangered Species Act into law 50 years ago, one of the first on the endangered list was the black-footed ferret, North America's rarest animal. Once thought to be extinct, they are making their way back thanks to the work of dedicated conservationists. John Yang reports on some of that work for our ongoing series, "Saving Species." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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4:04

How studying arctic ground squirrels can help advance...

PBS News Hour - Science ·

2023/12/03

When arctic ground squirrels hibernate for the winter, they can lower their body temperatures to freezing levels and stay dormant for up to eight months. Researchers at the University of Alaska Fairbanks are studying how these animals survive on the edge of life and the clues they may hold to treating injuries and disease in humans. Alaska Public Media's Kavitha George reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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1:47

News Wrap: U.S. at COP28 commits to tripling...

PBS News Hour - Science ·

2023/12/02

In our news wrap Saturday, Vice President Harris pledged $3 billion at COP28 to a global fund to help poorer nations adapt to climate change, a protestor is in critical condition after setting themself on fire outside the Israeli consulate in Atlanta, and record amounts of snow has dropped on much of Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic and Switzerland. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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7:48

What to know about the COP28 deal and new U.S. rules...

PBS News Hour - Science ·

2023/12/02

At COP28 on Saturday, 50 oil and gas companies -- including industry giants ExxonMobil, Shell and BP -- pledged to reduce methane emissions to "near zero" by 2030. At the same time, the Biden administration announced new rules to enforce major elements of the agreement in the U.S. Fred Krupp, president of the Environmental Defense Fund, joins John Yang to discuss the importance of this deal. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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1:17

News Wrap: SpaceX's Starship rocket test launch ends...

PBS News Hour - Science ·

2023/11/19

In our news wrap Saturday, a pair of explosions destroyed the booster rocket and spacecraft of SpaceX's biggest rocket during a test launch in Texas, and Comcast joined the list of advertisers stepping away from Elon Musk's social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, over concerns about antisemetic content. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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8:05

Historically low water levels on the Mississippi...

PBS News Hour - Science ·

2023/11/12

The Mississippi River is a superhighway for American agricultural products, but a warm fall and extreme drought conditions have contributed to its water levels dropping to record lows. Special correspondent Megan Thompson reports from Missouri on what conditions along this vital commercial route mean for farmers who rely on it to get their crops to market. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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3:13

The story of John Herrington, the 1st Native American...

PBS News Hour - Science ·

2023/11/12

For Native American Heritage Month, as part of our "Hidden Histories" series, we bring you the story of John Herrington, a decorated naval officer and trailblazing astronaut. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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6:54

Winner of Nobel Prize in medicine discusses how her...

PBS News Hour - Science ·

2023/10/05

This week's Nobel Prize announcements are highlighting groundbreaking work once again in the sciences and medicine. William Brangham has a conversation with one of the year's winners in medicine, whose work led to a profound change in tackling the pandemic. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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5:48

Why some areas of cities like Austin get way hotter...

PBS News Hour - Science ·

2023/09/30

Cities across the U.S. broke thousands of heat records this summer, but in many of them, some areas were hotter than others. These areas are known as urban heat islands, which can mean higher energy bills and unsafe conditions for residents. Blair Waltman-Alexin of Austin PBS, in partnership with Austin Vida, reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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7:53

What scientists hope to learn from asteroid sample...

PBS News Hour - Science ·

2023/09/25

You may have heard about a NASA probe that successfully brought some samples from a deep-space asteroid back to Earth. It took four billion miles to get them, but researchers believe it will be worth it. You also may be wondering just why scientists want these samples from what's essentially a huge rock flying through space. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien explains. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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3:08

News Wrap: GOP hardliner blasts McCarthy's plan to...

PBS News Hour - Science ·

2023/09/24

In our news wrap Sunday, House negotiations to avoid a government shutdown enter their final week, France is ending its military presence in Niger, talks continued in the auto workers and Hollywood strikes, NASA retrieved its first asteroid samples from space, Ethiopian Tigist Assefa broke the women's world record at the Berlin Marathon, and Megan Rapinoe is playing her final game with the USWNT. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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6:38

How light pollution is making it increasingly...

PBS News Hour - Science ·

2023/09/20

Astronomers around the world are calling for international agreements to limit the spread of satellite constellations in space, with warnings that light pollution at night from the satellites damages vital scientific work. In Britain, the government is also being urged to impose new planning regulations to reduce light pollution to stop the loss of the nation's dark skies. Malcolm Brabant reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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8:15

'Ghost gear' piles up in the Gulf of Maine amid...

PBS News Hour - Science ·

2023/09/19

Abandoned fishing gear, often called "ghost gear," is breaking down in our oceans and adding to the problems brought by plastics and microplastics. But there was a recent effort to get the United Nations to enforce tougher regulations, and a coalition announced new funding to remove some debris in the Gulf of Maine. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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6:37

How climate change is making fall foliage less colorful

PBS News Hour - Science ·

2023/09/17

Next Saturday, the autumn equinox will mark the beginning of fall in the Northern Hemisphere. For some, though, the real start of fall is when the leaves change color. But scientists say climate change is affecting both the timing and intensity of fall foliage. John Yang speaks with Bill Keeton, a professor of forest ecology at the University of Vermont, to learn more. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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5:40

What Africa's climate summit means for investment in...

PBS News Hour - Science ·

2023/09/09

Africa is the continent most vulnerable to climate change, despite being responsible for just 2 to 3 percent of global carbon emissions and receiving only 3 percent of funding committed to climate mitigation and adaptation. Caroline Kimeu, The Guardian's East Africa global development correspondent, joins Ali Rogin to discuss Africa's first climate summit held this week in Kenya and its outcomes. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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6:39

New report sheds light on environmental, financial...

PBS News Hour - Science ·

2023/09/09

Invasive species harm ecosystems around the world and cost the global economy $423 billion a year, according to a new report backed by the UN. A number of researchers believe that estimate may be just the tip of the iceberg. William Brangham speaks with one of the study's authors, Laura Meyerson of the University of Rhode Island, about the ways invasive species affect us. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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