The SciencesApril 25, 2012
Why the Engineering, Computer Science Gender Gap Persists
Isolation, subtle discrimination and inherent gender differences could be keeping women underrepresented in the "hard" sciences and tech
Stories by PBS NewsHour
EnvironmentMarch 7, 2012
Plant Movement from Climate Change Revealed in Interactive Map
U.S.D.A. Plant Hardiness Map enables users to see which plants are most likely to thrive in any U.S. area
January 31, 2012
Experts Weigh In on Bird Flu Research
The creation of a more contagious H5N1 virus has sparked debate on the most responsible way to publish the results. Three experts discuss the new avian influenza controversy
The SciencesDecember 28, 2011
The Art of the Science Tattoo
A popular science writer who has written a book about science-themed tattoos reveals some of the surprises he encountered along the way
FitnessNovember 23, 2011
Eating Turkey Does Not Really Make You Sleepy
Don't blame the tryptophan in your Thanksgiving turkey. The post-dinner drowsiness probably results from carbs and alcohol
HealthSeptember 15, 2011
Experimental Vaccine Targets Malaria Parasite When It Tries to Enter the Bloodstream
The novel approach, as well as a vaccine made from live parasites, offers new hope in the battle against malaria
EnvironmentAugust 24, 2011
Check How Intense the East Coast Earthquake Was in Your Zip Code
A digital tool relies on user-generated reports to the U.S. Geological Survey
EnvironmentAugust 17, 2011
Human Sewage Identified as Coral Killer
Snails may be spreading human intestinal bacteria among corals
HealthAugust 10, 2011
Tweeting Your Health Woes Could Help Fight Disease
By analyzing tweets, public health researchers can track the progression of infectious diseases
Space ExplorationJune 28, 2011
On Its Final Mission, Atlantis to Help Ready NASA for Post-Shuttle Era
Space shuttle Atlantis will haul supplies and a robotic experiment to the International Space Station for its final flight
HealthJune 6, 2011
Sprouts? Cucumbers? Authorities Still Searching for Source of E. Coli
Bacteria like E. coli can flourish on certain types of farms. Here's a look at why