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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, ... more

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Miles O'Brien
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Erin Pettit
Glaciologist at Oregon State University
Oregon State University
Episode: Why Earth's melting glaciers matter more than we think
Tressie McMillan Cottom
Sociologist, professor, writer, MacArthur Fellow and New York Times opinion columnist
Episode: The stories we tell ourselves about America
Charles Duhigg
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author
Episode: The science behind small wins
Dan Fagin
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and professor teaching science journalism at New York University
New York University
Episode: Scientists use new technology to track individual monarch butterfly migrations
Jacob Ward
Tech journalist and founder of The Rip Current
The Rip Current
Episode: Trump's executive order limits state regulations of artificial intelligence
Agnes Chan
Retired teacher in Berkeley, California.
Episode: Small plug-in solar panels gain traction as an affordable way to cut electricity bills
Cora Stryker
Co-leader of a nonprofit providing plug-in solar solutions.
Episode: Small plug-in solar panels gain traction as an affordable way to cut electricity bills
Bill Brooks
Electrical engineer with 37 years of specialization in solar.
Episode: Small plug-in solar panels gain traction as an affordable way to cut electricity bills

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Miles O'Brien
Science correspondent for PBS News Hour, known for reporting on a wide range of scientific topics and issues.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 58 ratings
  • Right to the science. Slight left bend as far as choice of what to report on but, it just reports facts. Appreciate having objectivity in a world fighting so hard against truth and facts.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    jmadero
    a year ago
  • I am really enjoying this series by PBS. I have found myself retelling some of the stories that I have heard here. They are really interesting.

    Audible
    5
    zoe
    United States3 years ago
  • Short and interesting.

    I am really enjoying this series by PBS. I have found myself retelling some of the stories that I have heard here. They are really interesting.

    Audible
    5
    zoe
    United States3 years ago
  • One of the very few instances in which Kaku gets interviewed about a subject in which he has expertise. Of course, he just had to plagiarize Richard Feynman with his chess explanation. Hey! Credit were credit is due, buddy!

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    Strubie
    5 years ago
  • One of the very few instances in which Kaku gets interviewed about a subject in which he has expertise. Of course, he just had to plagiarize Richard Feynman with his chess explanation. Hey! Credit were credit is due, buddy!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Strubie
    5 years ago

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How the Challenger disaster changed space exploration
Q: How did the shift toward NASA working with private companies change the space industry?
O'Brien explained that the shift has significantly reduced costs and created a real business model for space exploration, allowing more autonomy for private companies.
How the Challenger disaster changed space exploration
Q: Did the Challenger tragedy create a culture of fear or resolve within NASA?
O'Brien mentioned that changing the culture within a bureaucratic organization like NASA is challenging and that despite some changes post-Challenger, the underlying issues persisted, leading to the Columbia disaster.
How the Challenger disaster changed space exploration
Q: What was it like on the day of the Challenger disaster?
O'Brien described waking up to the news of the explosion and seeing the contrail in the sky, highlighting it as a shocking event that affected the entire nation.
The stories we tell ourselves about America
Q: What's required to tell a story that takes hold?
The stories need to offer hope and redemption, helping people make sense of their lives and the future.
The stories we tell ourselves about America
Q: How does class operate in higher education?
Higher education has become a mechanism for reproducing class hierarchy instead of being a ladder for upward mobility.

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Content consistently emphasizes significant scientific, environmental, and technological issues, with a strong focus on climate change, energy policy, and innovative developments in various fields. Episodes feature in-depth discussions and expert interviews highlighting the intersection of science with everyday life, policymaking, and social impacts. Unique thematic elements include exploring community-led environmental initiatives, the effects of legislation on scientific research, and personal stories related to scientific discovery and advocacy, offering listeners insightful perspectives on the pressing issues of our time.

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