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Genetics, climate change and space highlight the year in science

The year has been a major one for scientific milestones and research. As it comes to a close, PBS NewsHour takes a look back at some of the biggest science stories, for our weekly series the Leading Edge. Miles O’Brien and William Brangham discuss developments in the genetic engineering of humans, the realization of climate […]

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The science behind California’s surging wildfires

As three major fires blaze in California, we consider some of their causes, both human and meteorological. PBS NewsHour science correspondent Miles O’Brien has been filming a NOVA documentary on megafires and witnessed the Camp Fire not long after it began. He joins William Brangham to describe that stunning experience, along with the broader scientific […]

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Will climate change turn Miami into a ‘future Atlantis’?

Florida research professors studying climate change have serious warnings for the Magic City. They say that Miami’s buildings have come a long way in becoming more resistant to sustained, heavy winds. However, the city’s infrastructure may not be prepared to protect it from a huge hurricane storm surge. PBS NewsHour science correspondent Miles O’Brien reports. […]

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How a warming world may have caused Hurricane Florence to stall

What is causing weather systems like Harvey and Florence to slow down and produce historic rainfall and flooding? PBS NewsHour science correspondent Miles O’Brien looks at the growing risk of hurricanes and the evidence that it’s tied to climate change. TRANSCRIPT Judy Woodruff: Next, Miles O’Brien looks at some of the science behind hurricanes and […]