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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
Science correspondent who reports on the halted wind projects
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Episode: Trump halts East Coast projects in latest blow against wind power
Doug Burgum
Interior Secretary discussing the administration's concerns
Episode: Trump halts East Coast projects in latest blow against wind power
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
Michael Scherer
Co-founder of Kraftstrom, a plug-in solar company.
Kraftstrom
Episode: Small plug-in solar panels gain traction as an affordable way to cut electricity bills
Steven Scherer
Co-founder of Kraftstrom, a plug-in solar company.
Kraftstrom
Episode: Small plug-in solar panels gain traction as an affordable way to cut electricity bills
Eamon Hoffman
Works for California's largest utility, PG&E.
PG&E
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 States2 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 States2 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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Hurricane Melissa slams into Jamaica as a Category 5 with 185 mph winds
Q: How is the Jamaican government linking this storm to the broader climate risks the country faces?
Emergency procedures were activated prior to the event and lessons learned from previous hurricanes positioned Jamaica better for this storm, reinforcing long-term resilience efforts.
Hurricane Melissa slams into Jamaica as a Category 5 with 185 mph winds
Q: What kind of assistance is Jamaica seeking or coordinating from the US right now?
We are coordinating assistance at governmental and non-governmental levels, working with entities preparing to assist immediately after the storm.
Hurricane Melissa slams into Jamaica as a Category 5 with 185 mph winds
Q: Can you give us a clear picture of how Jamaica is faring right now? What is your government's current assessment of the damage and the overall situation on the ground?
Most people are hunkered down; assessments will begin once the eye passes and the immediate danger has passed.
As U.S. skips climate summit, John Kerry says absence undermines global cooperation
Q: Given the evidence of how powerful these technologies are, why is there a reluctance to embrace them fully?
There's a distinct group that wants to continue the status quo because they are profiting from fossil fuels.
As U.S. skips climate summit, John Kerry says absence undermines global cooperation
Q: What does it mean when the American government is absent?
It means the U.S. is hurting itself, as its absence defeats the fundamental purpose of international climate meetings.

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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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