Tag: climate change

Genetics, climate change and space highlight the year in science

12.20.18.

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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Climate denial at COP24, water found on Bennu, Virgin Galactic reaches space: science roundup

12.14.18.

From climate denial at COP24 meeting to water found on asteroid Bennu, here’s the best science news of the week.
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Why wildfires are getting so big, science wins in midterms, new Chinese space station: science roundup

11.15.18.

Here’s a look back at the most interesting happenings in science, with stories you don’t want to miss. (By the way, we will be taking some time off for Thanksgiving next week–this newsletter and the Miles To Go podcast will be back after!) California is on fire–here’s why The Camp Fire in Northern California this…
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The science behind California’s surging wildfires

11.14.18.

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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Jet stream accounting, natural Martian batteries, paralyzed patients walk again: this week in science

11.02.18.

Here’s a look back at this week in science, with stories you don’t want to miss. Current climate models struggle to capture effects of weak jet stream New research published this week is refocusing attention on the polar jet stream and its impact on climate change. Renowned climate scientist [and good friend] Michael Mann co-authored…
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How Average Americans are Fighting Climate Change – with Clean Air Carolina’s June Blotnick

10.29.18.

Hurricane Florence was a perfect example of how climate change supercharges extreme weather events. But climate change also affects us in other more subtle, interconnected, and difficult to manage ways. Thankfully, people like June Blotnick, Executive Director of environmental advocacy group Clean Air Carolina, are working on the ground to help communities battle climate change.…
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