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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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The four-astronaut crew of NASA's Artemis II flew to the far side of the moon and set a record for the farthest distance from Earth traveled by any human. Monday's seven-hour lunar flyby was the most anticipated part of the mission. Amna Nawaz discus... more

We tend to think of cancer as a disease that mainly affects older people, but an increasing number of diagnoses are happening amongst the young. What is behind this alarming rise? And can anything be done to prevent it? Horizons moderator William Bra... more

A day after liftoff, Artemis II is now well on its way. Four astronauts are on a ten-day voyage around the moon and back, traveling deeper into space than any human has ever before. For more about what's happening now and what comes next, Amna Nawaz ... more

For the first time in more than 50 years, the United States is sending astronauts back toward the moon. NASA launched Artemis II from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, sending a crew of four astronauts on a 10-day voyage. If all goes as planned, t... more

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Recent Guests

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Lucia Tian
Google executive
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Ray Smith
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Ed Blanford
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Matt Rasmussen
Chief Nuclear Officer, Tennessee Valley Authority
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Episode: How next-gen nuclear could help meet energy demands – and the risks involved
Alison McFarland
Former NRC Chair
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (former)
Episode: How next-gen nuclear could help meet energy demands – and the risks involved
Edwin Lyman
Senior Scientist, Union of Concerned Scientists
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Episode: How next-gen nuclear could help meet energy demands – and the risks involved
Bernadette Woods Placky
Chief Meteorologist at Climate Central
Climate Central
Episode: How climate change has powered the heat wave blanketing much of the U.S.
Casey Dreier
Chief of Space Policy at the Planetary Society
Planetary Society
Episode: How the Artemis moon missions are shaping the next era of exploration

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William Brangham
Host of Horizons and PBS NewsHour science segments
Geoff Bennett
Host with PBS News Hour – Science; contributor to science segments

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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.

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    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!

    Podcast Addict
    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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Artemis II launch sends 4 astronauts on mission around the moon
Q: What was going on with the glitches in the countdown and the launch termination system?
The issues were minor battery indications and brief telemetry loss that were resolved, and the team's practice and coordination helped ensure a safe, smooth ascent.
Artemis II launch sends 4 astronauts on mission around the moon
Q: So Miles, what are they hoping to do over the next nine or ten days?
They will take a long pass around the Moon, testing life-support and habitation systems, eating and cooking in microgravity, and evaluating the heat shield during return to help inform future longer missions.
Why the Trump administration is clashing with AI firm Anthropic
Q: How might this dispute affect the broader AI ecosystem and national defense?
If the dispute remains unresolved, other frontier labs may fill the void, potentially diminishing U.S. defense collaboration and opening space for rivals like China to advance their AI capabilities in defense contexts.
Why the Trump administration is clashing with AI firm Anthropic
Q: What does the six-month time frame imply for negotiations and the future of Anthropic's use within the government?
The six-month clock could pressure both sides toward a deal, but it also risks a protracted stalemate that might shift opportunity to competitors and influence global AI competition.
Why the Trump administration is clashing with AI firm Anthropic
Q: What is your initial reaction to the president saying Anthropic should be wiped out of the federal government and that any Pentagon contractor with dealings with Anthropic should stop those relationships?
The analyst suggests the escalation is rapid and could be damaging both to the Pentagon's ability to use the technology and to Anthropic's core business, with broader market and national-security implications unless a stay or settlement is reached.

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What is PBS News Hour about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Audience interest centers on science, technology, and environmental topics presented through expert interviews, data-driven discussion, and real-world impact stories. Episodes often tackle timely issues such as AI and misinformation, health and wellness science, climate science and glaciers, and how scientific insights translate into policy, industry, and everyday life. The show frequently features prominent researchers, journalists, and policy thinkers who break down complex topics for a broad, educated audience, with a bias toward rigorous analysis, credible sources, and practical takeaways for professionals seeking to stay informed about the science shaping business, policy, and society. A notable strength is its ability to pair high-lev... more

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