5:13
Gun Violence Is A Public Health Issue
Research on gun violence was frozen for years. Now that funding is available, a look at what scientists are studying.
11:01
Baby Formula 101: Feeding During A Shortage
Exasperated parents are trying everything to feed their babies during the formula shortage, but not all options are safe.
17:06
Period Tracking Apps And Digital Privacy In A Post-Roe World
Personal health data, like the kind shared on period tracking apps, may be used in court if abortion protections are overturned.
6:23
Breast Milk Banks Are Struggling To Meet Demand
Breast milk banks are seeing a spike in requests as desperate parents try to feed their little ones during the formula shortage.
25:41
The End Of Astronauts: Why Robots Are The Future Of Exploration
Some argue that it’s safer, cheaper, and better for science if robots take the place of astronauts.
8:40
How Texas’ Abortion Restrictions Limit Access To Miscarriage Care
Recent Texas abortion restrictions also limit safe miscarriage treatment. What does Texas’ current reality mean for a future without Roe?
12:09
Abortion Pills Are Used For Most U.S. Abortions. What Are They?
In 2020, over half of American abortions were medication abortions. What will happen to access to these pills if Roe v. Wade is overturned?
6:00
COVID-19 Vaccines Are Some Divorced Parents’ Newest Divide
Judges are seeing skyrocketing numbers of separated parents arguing over whether to vaccinate their children.
26:46
Why Sharing Viruses Is Good… For Science
COVID-19 spurred global scientific collaboration, but sharing virus specimens remains complicated. Plus, the role of global politics in monitoring disease.
17:25
Life At The Poles Is Changing. What Do These Frozen Regions Forecast?
The Arctic and Antarctic are the two fastest-warming regions on Earth. Here’s how climate change is altering our poles.