Month: September 2019

  • What rising temperatures in the Gulf of Maine mean for the state’s lobster industry | Miles O'Brien Productions

    What rising temperatures in the Gulf of Maine mean for the state’s lobster industry

    The Gulf of Maine is known for lobsters, which form the foundation of an industry critical to the state’s economy. Due to climate change, the waters off southern New England have become too warm for the temperature-sensitive crustaceans, leaving Maine as the “sweet spot” for fishing them. But the Gulf’s own rising temperatures mean the…

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  • How blockchain technology could revolutionize the art market | Miles O'Brien Productions

    How blockchain technology could revolutionize the art market

    The technology underpinning blockchain is a powerful decentralizing network architecture that could revolutionize many industries. Now, some artists are leveraging blockchain to help guarantee the authenticity of their work — and ensure that they get paid. PBS NewsHour science correspondent Miles O’Brien reports on how digital documentation is putting power back into artists’ hands, even…

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