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NOVA brings you short audio stories from the world of science -- anything from hurricanes to mummies to neutrinos. For more science programming online and on air, visit NOVA's Web site at pbs.org/nova, or watch NOVA broadcasts Wednesday nights on PBS.
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Dig into the past and explore the greatest mysteries of natural history with the team behind the hit YouTube series PBS Eons. From the dawn of the dinosaurs to downtown Los Angeles, we’re covering what we know — and what we still don’t know — about the history of life on Earth.
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NOVA brings you short video stories from the world of science, including excerpts from our television programs, video dispatches from producers and correspondents in the field, animations, and much more. For more science programming online and on air, visit NOVA's Web site at http://www.pbs.org/nova and watch NOVA broadcasts Wednesday nights on PBS. Please note that this feed requires QuickTime 7. Free upgrade available at apple.com/itunes.
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Rhode Island PBS Weekly features in-depth, well-researched stories that go beyond the headlines. Our award-winning team employs balanced, reflective investigative journalism and narrative storytelling to explore the whole story and provide needed context. These are stories that matter, from politics to art, education, the environment, and more, produced by WSBE Rhode Island PBS.
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As one of the most watched documentary film series on public television, NATURE delivers the best in original natural history films to audiences nationwide. The Inside NATURE podcast picks up where the film series leaves off. We speak to filmmakers behind some of NATURE’s greatest films, track down updates on animal characters from past episodes, and go beyond the headlines to talk with experts on the frontline of wildlife research and conservation.
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On Our Minds is an Edward R. Murrow award-winning, student-led and student-produced podcast about the biggest mental health challenges young people face. In each episode, two teen reporters guide you through stories by high schoolers from PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs about the teenage experience that connects, educates and inspires listeners of all ages.
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KQED Science explores science and environment news, trends and events from the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond with its award-winning features and reporting on television, radio and the Web.
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Jean-Michel Cousteau and his expedition team set sail to explore dangerous and spectacular locales across the globe to reveal the oceans' mysteries in "Jean-Michel Cousteau: Ocean Adventures." Find out more about this PBS series at: pbs.org/oceanadventures.
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The Science on the SPOT original web video series from KQED Science goes behind the scenes at local Bay Area labs, follows breaking discoveries, and gets you special access to obscure science locations & collections, plus much more.
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Writer Tim Goodman (former SF Chronicle and Hollywood Reporter TV critic) talks irregularly with Jason Snell about television and other stuff. Released simultaneously worldwide to all international markets. Love to your mothers. TV Talk Machine art by the late, great Don Asmussen.
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"All Things Natural," Ed's weekly newspaper column, has been published continuously for a quarter century. It ran for 21 years in the Connecticut-based newspaper chain and today appears in the Bedford, NY Record-Review. Over the column's run, he has written over 1300 columns totaling nearly a million words. Ed's writings have been published in The Adirondack Explorer, Adirondack Life, Audubon, Birder's World, Bird Watcher's Digest, The Conservationist, Garden, Lake Life, Living Bird, Middleb ...
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LivingHomegrown is all about Living Farm Fresh Without the Farm™. Through canning and preserving, artisan food crafting and small-space food growing, you can enjoy the flavors of the season and live a more sustainable lifestyle no matter how small of a space you call home. Hosted by TV canning expert and national PBS TV producer, Theresa Loe, this weekly podcast alternates between solo episodes and interviews with the rock stars of the DIY food movement and each episode helps you live closer ...
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May 28, 2023 - Call of the Wild / RISD Nature Lab / Taking Flight
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On this episode, we explore nature and wildlife in the Ocean State. First up, Pamela Watts meets the group responsible for rescuing 6,000 wild animals a year, from baby coyotes to bats. Then, a second look at the RISD Nature Lab, where snakes, skeletons, and microscope slides inspire art. Finally, we revisit a bird sanctuary dedicated to parrots.…
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American Museum of Natural History opens stunning new expansion
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At a time when the public teaching of science is again being fought over, the largest museum of natural history in the U.S. just extended its reach. Jeffrey Brown got a look inside the American Museum of Natural History's stunning new expansion in New York for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/n…
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Scientist lives underwater for weeks to raise ocean awareness
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Dr. Joe Dituri, also known as Dr. Deep-Sea, has been living underwater for more than 75 days, breaking previous records and aiming to reach 100. Dr. Dituri fills his days with science and outreach in an effort to raise awareness about the value of the oceans. Nicole Ellis reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/fu…
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June 4, 2023 - Frontlines of COVID / Wallace the Brave / Rose Island Birds
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On this episode, an ER physician shares the trials and tribulations of working on COVID-19’s front lines. Then, a second look at the life of William Henry Wilson, cartoonist for the nationally syndicated comic “Wallace The Brave.” Finally, we return to Rose Island, where a professor is catching birds in the name of science.…
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The UN wants to drastically reduce plastic pollution by 2040. Here's how
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As plastic waste piles up in the world's landfills, sewer systems and oceans, the United Nations has set a goal to reduce plastic pollution by 80 percent by the year 2040. Inger Andersen, head of the United Nations Environment Programme, joins William Brangham to discuss the upcoming negotiations over how to realize this goal. PBS NewsHour is suppo…
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Supreme Court decision weakens EPA authority, scales back scope of Clean Water Act
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The Supreme Court has again weakened the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency. The case involved the EPA blocking an Idaho couple from building a house near a lake on their property, saying the construction would pollute water protected by the Clean Water Act. William Brangham discussed the case with Coral Davenport. PBS NewsHour is sup…
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How nature helps you get outside of yourself
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In this episode, Ashley, Tyler, and student reporters discuss their personal experiences with being in nature and its benefits. Segments in this episode were produced by Raha and Caroline from Rockville, Maryland, Kim and Mariana from Brentwood, New York, and Siddharth Sudan from Stevenson Ranch, California. This episode was produced by Editorial D…
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May 21, 2023 - Media Literacy / Spanish Steps / Providence Atheneum
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On this episode Michelle San Miguel takes a deep dive into the importance of understanding media and staying informed. Then, we head out to Warwick where Pamela Watts introduces us to professional Spanish dancers who are taking all the right steps and making all the right moves on and off the dance floor. Finally, we take another look at the Provid…
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The promises and potential pitfalls of artificial intelligence in medicine
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AI is finding its place in all sorts of scientific fields, and health care is no exception. Programs are learning to answer patients' medical questions and diagnose illnesses, but there are problems to be worked out. Dr. Isaac Kohane, editor-in-chief of the New England Journal of Medicine AI and chair of Harvard's department of biomedical informati…
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Native communities in Louisiana fight to save their land from rising seas
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In Louisiana, coastal erosion is claiming an average amount of land equivalent to a football field every hour. Some Native American communities in the southeastern part of the state are the hardest hit. Special correspondent Megan Thompson brings us the story of three Indigenous communities fighting to save their tribal lands. PBS NewsHour is suppo…
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What you didn’t know about adoption or the foster care system
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In this episode, Ashley, Tyler, and student reporters explore how family situations like foster care and interracial adoption can affect young people's well-being and sense of identity. Segments in this episode were produced by Juan from Cincinnati, Ohio; Ashley from Columbus, Ohio; and Nat from St. Charles, MO. This episode was produced by Lead Po…
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Why artificial intelligence developers say regulation is needed to keep AI in check
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Artificial intelligence was a focus on Capitol Hill Tuesday. Many believe AI could revolutionize, and perhaps upend, considerable aspects of our lives. At a Senate hearing, some said AI could be as momentous as the industrial revolution and others warned it's akin to developing the atomic bomb. William Brangham discussed that with Gary Marcus, who …
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Why the northern lights are being seen further south
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Parts of the United States have recently been getting glimpses of the northern lights. John Yang and science correspondent Miles O'Brien discussed why this spectacle in the skies is now being seen further south. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/fundersBy PBS NewsHour
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May 14, 2023 - Central Falls Teacher David Upegui / Critical Race Theory
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This episode takes a deep dive into education in the Ocean State. First up, Michelle San Miguel interviews educator David Upegui, who grew up experiencing homelessness, and has now received the nation’s highest honor for STEM teachers. He shares his unique outlook on how he has improved—and even saved—students’ lives. Then, we take a second look at…
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A closer look at the novel celestial events thrilling scientists this month
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It's been an exciting time for astronomers, astrophysicists and other scientists who specialize in deciphering the far reaches of space. Since the beginning of May, observations of some never-before-seen celestial events have been reported in science journals. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien joins John Yang to explain the latest findings. PBS N…
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Remembering Kalpana Chawla, the first Indian American to go to space
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This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we're highlighting people whose contributions have often been overlooked. Tonight, we explore the legacy of Kalpana Chawla, the first American of Indian descent to travel to space, who gave her life in the pursuit of research, science and exploration. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://ww…
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What's behind a severe decline in Florida's citrus harvest
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Oranges have long been synonymous with Florida, as a key element of the state's economy. But this year, Florida projects the worst citrus harvest since the Great Depression, threatening a way of life for many. William Brangham reports on what's driving the decline and who is affected. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/abou…
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Proposed EPA rules would force power plants to slash carbon emissions
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The Environmental Protection Agency laid out its latest move to cut the greenhouse gasses that are driving climate change, unveiling a sweeping new set of guidelines for the power plants that generate America's electricity. William Brangham reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders…
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In this episode, Tyler and Ashley hear from students and psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour about how teens can manage their time and improve their mental health. Segments in this episode were produced by Maria and Sanzeda from Cass Technical High School in Detroit, Michigan; Claire and Michaela from Richard Montgomery High School in Rockville, Maryland;…
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May 7, 2023 - The Satellite that Could / Lights Out / My Take - Mushrooms, Mushrooms Everywhere
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On this episode, Isabella Jibilian introduces us to some Brown University students who beat the odds to send a satellite called SBUDNIC to space. Their innovative design helps reduce the tons of debris that is circling the earth. Then, a second look at our Green Seeker piece on how turning the lights out helps improve the environment. Finally, in o…
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'Godfather of AI' discusses dangers the developing technologies pose to society
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This has been a week where concerns over the rapidly expanding use of artificial intelligence resonated loudly in Washington and around the world. Geoffrey Hinton, one of the leading voices in the field of AI, announced he was quitting Google over his worries about what AI could eventually lead to if unchecked. Hinton discussed those concerns with …
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Ashley and Tyler record in person and in front of a live audience at the SXSW EDU podcast stage! They share stories about needing help, asking for help, and what good help looks like. Audience members share their powerful teenage experiences. This episode was produced and edited by Student Reporting Labs Lead Podcast Producer Briget Ganske. Follow …
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Communities along Mississippi River struggle with highest floodwaters seen in decades
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While flooding along the Mississippi River happens every year, water levels are surging this year thanks to record snow across the Midwest that's been followed by a sudden thaw. William Brangham reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/fundersBy PBS NewsHour
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This reunion is crossposted from Downstream episode 43. Tim Goodman drops by to discuss his decision to be a TV writer at the very end of the Peak TV era, the challenges of TV criticism, and his return to writing about TV on his own terms via his Substack. Tim Goodman and Jason SnellBy The Incomparable
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April 30, 2023 - The Explorer / Mayor Smiley / My Take: End of Life
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On this episode of Rhode Island PBS Weekly, Pamela Watts introduces us to famed underwater explorer Bob Ballard. Next, Jim Hummel talks to Providence Mayor Brett Smiley about his first hundred days in office. Finally, in our continuing My Take series, we hear from death doula Bonnie Evans who gives her thoughts on the end of life.…
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Demand for electric vehicles growing, but can charging network keep up?
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Demand for electric vehicles is growing and a new report forecasts that one out of every five vehicles sold worldwide this year will be electric. But charging those vehicles and getting the power you need when you want it can be more complicated. Science Correspondent Miles O'Brien found that out for himself on a road trip in California. He reports…
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Hank Green and U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo remind you to “be yourself”
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At SXSW EDU, Tyler interviewed science content creator Hank Green, and student reporter Ingrid Smith interviewed former U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo. Both Green and Harjo talked about how to "be yourself." This episode was produced and edited by Student Reporting Labs Lead Podcast Producer Briget Ganske. Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.co…
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How artificial intelligence is being used to create 'deepfakes' online
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As technology grows more sophisticated, so does the potential for deception. Last month, images went viral that purported to show police arresting Donald Trump and the former president in an orange prisoner's jumpsuit -- but they were fakes. Jack Stubbs, vice president of intelligence at Graphika, a research firm that studies online disinformation,…
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Tensions rise as nations race for valuable resources in the Arctic
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New research shows that climate change is causing the Earth's ice sheets to shrink much faster than previously thought -- the annual rate of sea ice loss has more than tripled since the 1990s. In the Arctic, melting ice is raising geopolitical tensions, kickstarting a global race for potentially priceless minerals, oil deposits and shipping routes.…
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April 23, 2023 - More than Food / The Conductor / Ann Hood on Grieving
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What it takes to save some of the world's most threatened plant species
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According to scientists, 80 percent of the Earth's living species are unknown to humans. Even as more are identified, more are disappearing -- and sometimes, we don't know what's being lost until it's too late. This Earth Day, we begin our series "Saving Species" with a look at the world of plants. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org…
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Ice sheets in Greenland, Antarctica melting faster than previously thought, research shows
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New research shows that the massive ice sheets at the top and bottom of our planet are shrinking much faster than previously thought. The international study compiled satellite measurements over time and depict what one researcher described as a "devastating trajectory." William Brangham discussed the implications of the analysis with Twila Moon of…
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