Africa's Hit Science Show For Kids Is Coming To The U.S.
African TV execs say it's unlike any show for kids that's been produced and broadcast on the continent — especially with its focus on women presenters and scientists.
Health & Safety
Matthew Walker: Why Is It Essential To Make Time For Sleep?
Sleep is crucial for our health — and there are alarming consequences when we don't get enough. Matthew Walker explores the many benefits of a full night of sleep, and how to make sleep a priority.
Our Relationship To Time: Listener Voice Memos
This past year has changed how many of us experience time, upending our expectations of how we pass our hours, days, and months. So, we asked you: How has your relationship with time changed?
Some Health Workers Say They're Not Refusing The Vaccine, They Just Need Some Time
Low initial vaccine uptake among staffers in nursing homes has ignited debates about whether to penalize, persuade or simply pay them more to get the vaccine. But a little patience might work best.
News Brief: War In Yemen, COVID-19 Numbers, Fox News Lawsuit
Biden has vowed to help end the war in Yemen. Researchers found a way to estimate how many people are currently contagious with COVID-19. And, Fox News has been sued over false election claims.
Researchers' New Model Predicts Number Of People Currently Contagious With COVID-19
New research shows how official figures understate the U.S. pandemic: On any given day the number of infected people who are actively contagious is ten times that day's tally of new reported cases.
Iowa Sees Pressure To Reopen Schools, But Safety Fears Persist
Iowa's governor is ordering K-12 schools offer students 100% in-person learning. But Iowa doesn't have a mask mandate, all teachers and staff aren't vaccinated and social distancing is a challenge.
Johnson & Johnson Applies For Emergency Use Authorization For COVID-19 Vaccine
The company's vaccine has shown to be 85% effective against severe forms of the disease. Patients will only need to receive one shot instead of two, as with other vaccines already in use in the U.S.
One Emergency After Another: Wisconsin Governor And Legislators Battle Over COVID-19
The Republican legislature repealed Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' state of emergency declaration Thursday, saying he had overreached his authority. Evers countered and issued another order.
Guilford County Food Drive Starts This Weekend
Guilford County is partnering with community groups to help address food insecurity in the area with a new meal distribution program.