Science
Innovation Hub
March 15, 2019
Obsessed with work, insensitive, socially detached, and neglectful of family and friends — these may not be the most endearing qualities in a person, but they are just a few of the common characteristics a researcher found when studying some of the world’s most famous and prolific inventors.
Arts, Culture & Media
A Bed Bug Solution at the Bed Bug Summit?
The Takeaway
February 01, 2011
Lou Sorkin, an entomologist from the American Museum of Natural History details why these bugs are still a persistent problem.
Business, Economics and Jobs
Move Over Ken Jennings, IBM's Watson Is Here
The Takeaway
February 09, 2011
Watson, a computer designed over the course of four years, is an IBM machine designed to decipher English-language clues and then search more than half a million books for the answer. If successful scientists think it could have real-world benefits.
Health & Medicine
New Findings May Alter Care for Breast Cancer Patients
The Takeaway
February 09, 2011
New findings published in the Journal of the American Medical Association yesterday report that a long accepted but invasive protocol for treating breast cancer may not be necessary in some 20 percent of patients.
Arts, Culture & Media
Forum: The science of kissing
PRI's The World
February 14, 2011
We're discussing the science of kissing with Sheril Kirshenbaum, author of the new book "The Science of Kissing: What Our Lips Are Telling Us." Kirshenbaum recently spoke with the The World's science correspondent, Rhitu Chatterjee.
Environment
Northern bird habitat
PRI's The World
February 15, 2011
Today's Geo Quiz is for the birds. The Great Backyard Bird Count gets under way this weekend. The idea is to report on what's on view in your backyard. Miyoko Chu of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology explains why counting birds is important.
Development & Education
Earthquake hits New Zealand
PRI's The World
February 22, 2011
New Zealand's second biggest city, Christchurch, has suffered its second earthquake in the past five months. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Peter Mitchell of the National Civil Defence Centre, who's coordinating the response to the crisis.
Conflict & Justice
Egyptian artifacts
PRI's The World
February 22, 2011
Egypt's famous ancient treasures and sites were in danger as the country's police collapsed amidst massive protests calling for democracy. The tourists have begun trickling back and authorities are taking stock. The World's Ben Gilbert reports from Cairo.
Arts, Culture & Media
Ice breaks off glacier in New Zealand
PRI's The World
February 22, 2011
Following an earthquake in Christchurch, a 30-million ton chunk of ice broke off the Tasman Glacier into the Tasman Lake. Tourists were on a pontoon boat just as the ice broke off. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with the boat's skipper, Mark Bascand.
Global Politics
Japanese educators trying make science cool
PRI's The World
February 24, 2011
Japan fears it may lose its edge in technology, as fewer and fewer young people pursue careers in science and engineering. Some Japanese educators are trying to reverse this trend by making science "cool" again. Ari Daniel Shapiro reports.
Business, Economics and Jobs
Forum: Science as an economic force
PRI's The World
February 24, 2011
President Obama says the US must invest in science and technology to stay competitive in today's global economy. The World's Lisa Mullins speaks with Dartmouth business professor Chris Trimble about the role science plays in boosting economic growth.