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PBS News Hour - Science

PBS News Hour - Science

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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, Politics Monday and more. Find them in iTunes or in your favorite podcasting app. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders2025 NewsHour Productions LLC. All Rights Reserved. Science
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  • Scientists track humpback whale migration with an assist from AI technology

    Scientists track humpback whale migration with an assist from AI technology
    Jun 28 2025
    Humpback whales are some of the largest creatures on Earth and live in every one of the planet’s oceans. Their seasonal migrations are among the longest of any mammal, stretching thousands of miles. Now, scientists are using AI-powered facial recognition technology to track the whales on their journeys, offering new insights into their habits and health. John Yang reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    5 mins
  • Can AI help solve India’s food and water insecurity?

    Can AI help solve India’s food and water insecurity?
    Jun 17 2025
    One of the largest challenges facing India: how to sustain food production for 1.4 billion people amid deteriorating soil quality, diminishing water supplies and climate change. For some, including hundreds of artificial intelligence startup companies, the challenge represents a business opportunity. From India, Fred de Sam Lazaro reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    8 mins
  • New book ‘Empire of AI’ investigates OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT

    New book ‘Empire of AI’ investigates OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT
    Jun 8 2025
    OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is one of the most famous and secretive companies in the world working to develop artificial general intelligence that would match or surpass the cognitive abilities of humans across every task. Investigative journalist Karen Hao joins Ali Rogin to discuss her new book, “Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman’s OpenAI," which delves into the company. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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    8 mins

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