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        <title><![CDATA[PBS News Hour - Science]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[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/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
        <itunes:summary>The latest science stories and policy debates put in context (Updated periodically)</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:subtitle>The latest science stories and policy debates put in context (Updated periodically)</itunes:subtitle>
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            <title><![CDATA[PBS News Hour - Science]]></title>
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                                                                                                                                                            <itunes:keywords>Science,Technology,News,Current,Events,NewsHour,Television,Radio,Media</itunes:keywords><itunes:category text="Science &amp; Medicine"/><itunes:category text="Technology"/><itunes:category text="News &amp; Politics"/><item>
                        <title><![CDATA[Artemis II crew breaks distance record on mission around far side of moon]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The four-astronaut crew of NASA's Artemis II flew to the far side of the moon and set a record for the farthest distance from Earth traveled by any human. Monday's seven-hour lunar flyby was the most anticipated part of the mission. Geoff Bennett discussed the historic achievement with science correspondent Miles O'Brien.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:25:02 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/artemis-ii-crew-breaks-distance-record-on-mission-around-far-side-of-moon</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The four-astronaut crew of NASA's Artemis II flew to the far side of the moon and set a record for the farthest distance from Earth traveled by any human. Monday's seven-hour lunar flyby was the most anticipated part of the mission. Geoff Bennett discussed the historic achievement with science correspondent Miles O'Brien.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The four-astronaut crew of NASA's Artemis II flew to the far side of the moon and set a record for the farthest distance from Earth traveled by any human. Monday's seven-hour lunar flyby was the most anticipated part of the mission. Geoff Bennett dis...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>6:01</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The alarming rise of cancer in young adults and steps that could lower the risk]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[We tend to think of cancer as a disease that mainly affects older people, but an increasing number of diagnoses are happening amongst the young. What is behind this alarming rise? And can anything be done to prevent it? Horizons moderator William Brangham explores those questions and more with Laura Behnke, Dr. Veda Giri and Dr. Shanthi Sivendran. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:00:47 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/podcasts/horizons-with-pbs-news/the-alarming-rise-of-cancer-in-young-adults-and-steps-that-could-lower-the-risk</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We tend to think of cancer as a disease that mainly affects older people, but an increasing number of diagnoses are happening amongst the young. What is behind this alarming rise? And can anything be done to prevent it? Horizons moderator William Brangham explores those questions and more with Laura Behnke, Dr. Veda Giri and Dr. Shanthi Sivendran. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We tend to think of cancer as a disease that mainly affects older people, but an increasing number of diagnoses are happening amongst the young. What is behind this alarming rise? And can anything be done to prevent it? Horizons moderator William Bra...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>25:15</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Artemis II astronauts embark on voyage around the moon]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A day after liftoff, Artemis II is now well on its way. Four astronauts are on a ten-day voyage around the moon and back, traveling deeper into space than any human has ever before. For more about what's happening now and what comes next, Amna Nawaz spoke with science correspondent Miles O'Brien. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:25:50 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/artemis-ii-astronauts-embark-on-voyage-around-the-moon</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[A day after liftoff, Artemis II is now well on its way. Four astronauts are on a ten-day voyage around the moon and back, traveling deeper into space than any human has ever before. For more about what's happening now and what comes next, Amna Nawaz spoke with science correspondent Miles O'Brien. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A day after liftoff, Artemis II is now well on its way. Four astronauts are on a ten-day voyage around the moon and back, traveling deeper into space than any human has ever before. For more about what's happening now and what comes next, Amna Nawaz ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>5:03</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Artemis II launch sends 4 astronauts on mission around the moon]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[For the first time in more than 50 years, the United States is sending astronauts back toward the moon. NASA launched Artemis II from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, sending a crew of four astronauts on a 10-day voyage. If all goes as planned, they will travel farther into space than any humans before them. Miles O'Brien was there for the launch and joined Amna Nawaz to discuss the mission. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:30:14 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/artemis-ii-launch-sends-4-astronauts-on-mission-around-the-moon</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[For the first time in more than 50 years, the United States is sending astronauts back toward the moon. NASA launched Artemis II from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, sending a crew of four astronauts on a 10-day voyage. If all goes as planned, they will travel farther into space than any humans before them. Miles O'Brien was there for the launch and joined Amna Nawaz to discuss the mission. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[For the first time in more than 50 years, the United States is sending astronauts back toward the moon. NASA launched Artemis II from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, sending a crew of four astronauts on a 10-day voyage. If all goes as planned, t...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>5:34</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[How next-gen nuclear could help meet energy demands &ndash; and the risks involved]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The Trump administration has rolled back support for many forms of clean energy. One exception is nuclear power. The president wants to quadruple U.S. nuclear capacity by 2050, and a new generation of advanced reactors in development could signal the dawn of a new nuclear age. Paul Solman reports for our series, Tipping Point. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:30:40 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/how-next-gen-nuclear-could-help-meet-energy-demands-and-the-risks-involved</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Trump administration has rolled back support for many forms of clean energy. One exception is nuclear power. The president wants to quadruple U.S. nuclear capacity by 2050, and a new generation of advanced reactors in development could signal the dawn of a new nuclear age. Paul Solman reports for our series, Tipping Point. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Trump administration has rolled back support for many forms of clean energy. One exception is nuclear power. The president wants to quadruple U.S. nuclear capacity by 2050, and a new generation of advanced reactors in development could signal the...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>9:06</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[How climate change has powered the heat wave blanketing much of the U.S.]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A massive heat dome has been spreading across much of the United States this month, with temperatures reaching historic highs. But it's not an isolated spike. In recent weeks, the country has grappled with a series of extreme weather events. Ali Rogin spoke with Bernadette Woods Placky of Climate Central for our series, Tipping Point. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:35:08 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/how-climate-change-has-powered-the-heat-wave-blanketing-much-of-the-u-s</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[A massive heat dome has been spreading across much of the United States this month, with temperatures reaching historic highs. But it's not an isolated spike. In recent weeks, the country has grappled with a series of extreme weather events. Ali Rogin spoke with Bernadette Woods Placky of Climate Central for our series, Tipping Point. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A massive heat dome has been spreading across much of the United States this month, with temperatures reaching historic highs. But it's not an isolated spike. In recent weeks, the country has grappled with a series of extreme weather events. Ali Rogi...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>6:58</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[How the Artemis moon missions are shaping the next era of exploration]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Nearly 60 years after NASA sent the first humans to ever land on our moon, the U.S. is going back with a series of increasingly difficult missions. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores the Artemis program and what new discoveries NASA is hoping to find with PBS News science correspondent Miles O'Brien, Casey Dreier of The Planetary Society and retired astronaut and engineer Leroy Chiao. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:00:29 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/podcasts/horizons-with-pbs-news/how-the-artemis-moon-missions-are-shaping-the-next-era-of-exploration</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Nearly 60 years after NASA sent the first humans to ever land on our moon, the U.S. is going back with a series of increasingly difficult missions. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores the Artemis program and what new discoveries NASA is hoping to find with PBS News science correspondent Miles O'Brien, Casey Dreier of The Planetary Society and retired astronaut and engineer Leroy Chiao. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Nearly 60 years after NASA sent the first humans to ever land on our moon, the U.S. is going back with a series of increasingly difficult missions. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores the Artemis program and what new discoveries NASA is hopi...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>25:08</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The promise of obesity drugs and their potential risks]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Once a relatively obscure class of drugs used for people with diabetes, GLP-1s have now shown an impressive ability to treat obesity, which affects over 100 million Americans. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores the great promise of the drugs and the potential concerns surrounding them with Dr. Jody Dushay, Dr. Rekha B. Kumar, Dr. Anna Lembke and Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:00:43 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/podcasts/horizons-with-pbs-news/the-promise-of-obesity-drugs-and-their-potential-risks</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Once a relatively obscure class of drugs used for people with diabetes, GLP-1s have now shown an impressive ability to treat obesity, which affects over 100 million Americans. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores the great promise of the drugs and the potential concerns surrounding them with Dr. Jody Dushay, Dr. Rekha B. Kumar, Dr. Anna Lembke and Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Once a relatively obscure class of drugs used for people with diabetes, GLP-1s have now shown an impressive ability to treat obesity, which affects over 100 million Americans. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores the great promise of the drug...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>25:12</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Electric grid faces political roadblocks as it struggles with data center demand]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The war in Iran has cast a spotlight again on the dependence on fossil fuels. The electric grid is under growing demand, but the Trump administration has worked to roll back subsidies and incentives for some renewable energies. A new industry report finds that solar panel installations dropped by 14% this past year. Science Correspondent Miles O'Brien reports for our series, Tipping Point. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:30:09 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/electric-grid-faces-political-roadblocks-as-it-struggles-with-data-center-demand</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The war in Iran has cast a spotlight again on the dependence on fossil fuels. The electric grid is under growing demand, but the Trump administration has worked to roll back subsidies and incentives for some renewable energies. A new industry report finds that solar panel installations dropped by 14% this past year. Science Correspondent Miles O'Brien reports for our series, Tipping Point. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The war in Iran has cast a spotlight again on the dependence on fossil fuels. The electric grid is under growing demand, but the Trump administration has worked to roll back subsidies and incentives for some renewable energies. A new industry report ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>8:48</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[On 'Settle In,' Hany Farid and Amna Nawaz discuss spotting manipulated images]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[On the latest episode of our video podcast, "Settle In," Amna Nawaz spoke to pioneering digital forensic expert Hany Farid. They discussed why disinformation spreads online, how to find reliable sources of information and why he's still hopeful about our digital future. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:25:08 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/on-settle-in-hany-farid-and-amna-nawaz-discuss-spotting-manipulated-images</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the latest episode of our video podcast, "Settle In," Amna Nawaz spoke to pioneering digital forensic expert Hany Farid. They discussed why disinformation spreads online, how to find reliable sources of information and why he's still hopeful about our digital future. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On the latest episode of our video podcast, "Settle In," Amna Nawaz spoke to pioneering digital forensic expert Hany Farid. They discussed why disinformation spreads online, how to find reliable sources of information and why he's still hopeful about...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>4:30</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Exploring the power and mystery of consciousness]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[All of us experience consciousness. We have thoughts and feelings, and we're aware of those acting upon us. It's the hidden internal lens through which we view the world, but why do we have this power, and are we the only ones that do? Horizons moderator William Brangham explores this defining aspect of being human with Michael Pollan, author of "A World Appears: A Journey into Consciousness." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:00:28 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/podcasts/horizons-with-pbs-news/exploring-the-power-and-mystery-of-consciousness</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[All of us experience consciousness. We have thoughts and feelings, and we're aware of those acting upon us. It's the hidden internal lens through which we view the world, but why do we have this power, and are we the only ones that do? Horizons moderator William Brangham explores this defining aspect of being human with Michael Pollan, author of "A World Appears: A Journey into Consciousness." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[All of us experience consciousness. We have thoughts and feelings, and we're aware of those acting upon us. It's the hidden internal lens through which we view the world, but why do we have this power, and are we the only ones that do? Horizons moder...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>24:57</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Environmental justice advocate works to preserve her family's 100-year-old farm]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[PBS News Student Reporting Labs, our journalism training program, takes us to a family farm in Upper Marlborough, Maryland, to meet Cameron Oglesby. They bring you the story of her family's struggle to hold onto their land, which inspired her to want to tell stories of environmental justice. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:15:46 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/environmental-justice-advocate-works-to-preserve-her-familys-100-year-old-farm</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[PBS News Student Reporting Labs, our journalism training program, takes us to a family farm in Upper Marlborough, Maryland, to meet Cameron Oglesby. They bring you the story of her family's struggle to hold onto their land, which inspired her to want to tell stories of environmental justice. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[PBS News Student Reporting Labs, our journalism training program, takes us to a family farm in Upper Marlborough, Maryland, to meet Cameron Oglesby. They bring you the story of her family's struggle to hold onto their land, which inspired her to want...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>3:16</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[How to fight AI slop, according to Hany Farid]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Pioneering digital forensic expert Hany Farid talks with Amna Nawaz about the dangers of artificial intelligence being deployed irresponsibly, why social media companies prioritize engagement over authenticity and how to sift through what's real and what's not.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:08:02 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/podcasts/settle-in-with-pbs-news/how-to-fight-ai-slop-according-to-hany-farid</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pioneering digital forensic expert Hany Farid talks with Amna Nawaz about the dangers of artificial intelligence being deployed irresponsibly, why social media companies prioritize engagement over authenticity and how to sift through what's real and what's not.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Pioneering digital forensic expert Hany Farid talks with Amna Nawaz about the dangers of artificial intelligence being deployed irresponsibly, why social media companies prioritize engagement over authenticity and how to sift through what's real and ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>50:13</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Can AI companionship cure loneliness &ndash; or deepen it?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[For some, artificial intelligence tools answer questions and make life more efficient. But for others, AI has become a form of companionship – a virtual friend, a therapist, even a romantic partner. Is AI a cure for loneliness? Or is this a symptom of something gone very wrong? Horizons moderator William Brangham explores AI relationships with Sherry Turkle, Justin Gregg and Nick Thompson. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:00:23 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/podcasts/horizons-with-pbs-news/can-ai-companionship-cure-loneliness-or-deepen-it</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[For some, artificial intelligence tools answer questions and make life more efficient. But for others, AI has become a form of companionship – a virtual friend, a therapist, even a romantic partner. Is AI a cure for loneliness? Or is this a symptom of something gone very wrong? Horizons moderator William Brangham explores AI relationships with Sherry Turkle, Justin Gregg and Nick Thompson. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[For some, artificial intelligence tools answer questions and make life more efficient. But for others, AI has become a form of companionship – a virtual friend, a therapist, even a romantic partner. Is AI a cure for loneliness? Or is this a symptom o...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>24:42</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Why the Trump administration is clashing with AI firm Anthropic]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The clash between Anthropic and the U.S. government escalated with President Trump ordering every federal agency to stop using any of the AI company's products. It came after Anthropic wanted to limit how the Pentagon used one of its AI tools. William Brangham discussed more with Michael Horowitz. He previously worked in the Pentagon, where he wrote the policy on AI weapon systems. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:40:04 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/why-the-trump-administration-is-clashing-with-ai-firm-anthropic</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The clash between Anthropic and the U.S. government escalated with President Trump ordering every federal agency to stop using any of the AI company's products. It came after Anthropic wanted to limit how the Pentagon used one of its AI tools. William Brangham discussed more with Michael Horowitz. He previously worked in the Pentagon, where he wrote the policy on AI weapon systems. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The clash between Anthropic and the U.S. government escalated with President Trump ordering every federal agency to stop using any of the AI company's products. It came after Anthropic wanted to limit how the Pentagon used one of its AI tools. Willia...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>6:23</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Punch the monkey melts hearts after rejection and unlikely friendship]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[In a zoo outside Tokyo, one monkey has pulled heartstrings around the world after forming an unexpected friendship. Stephanie Sy reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:20:21 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/punch-the-monkey-melts-hearts-after-rejection-and-unlikely-friendship</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In a zoo outside Tokyo, one monkey has pulled heartstrings around the world after forming an unexpected friendship. Stephanie Sy reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In a zoo outside Tokyo, one monkey has pulled heartstrings around the world after forming an unexpected friendship. Stephanie Sy reports.]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>3:30</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The science behind exercise and why it's good for our bodies]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[This will come as a surprise to no one, but exercise is really good for us. But why it works and how it works are far less understood. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores that with Stanford University's Euan Ashley. He's a professor of genomics and cardiovascular medicine and is part of a team trying to understand, at the very molecular level, how exercise changes our bodies, and why.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:00:15 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/podcasts/horizons-with-pbs-news/the-science-behind-exercise-and-why-its-good-for-our-bodies</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This will come as a surprise to no one, but exercise is really good for us. But why it works and how it works are far less understood. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores that with Stanford University's Euan Ashley. He's a professor of genomics and cardiovascular medicine and is part of a team trying to understand, at the very molecular level, how exercise changes our bodies, and why.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This will come as a surprise to no one, but exercise is really good for us. But why it works and how it works are far less understood. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores that with Stanford University's Euan Ashley. He's a professor of genom...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>24:39</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Despite setback, researchers uncover new findings at Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[As Trump pulls back from regulations on climate change, many scientists remain worried about the warming of the oceans, melting glaciers and sea level rise. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien has been reporting from Antarctica on a mission to understand what's happening there. In his last report from the Thwaites Glacier, he looks at other key research projects that have been part of that trip. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:30:55 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/despite-setback-researchers-uncover-new-findings-at-antarcticas-thwaites-glacier</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[As Trump pulls back from regulations on climate change, many scientists remain worried about the warming of the oceans, melting glaciers and sea level rise. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien has been reporting from Antarctica on a mission to understand what's happening there. In his last report from the Thwaites Glacier, he looks at other key research projects that have been part of that trip. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[As Trump pulls back from regulations on climate change, many scientists remain worried about the warming of the oceans, melting glaciers and sea level rise. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien has been reporting from Antarctica on a mission to unders...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>7:53</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[How sports betting is changing our brains and behavior]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Americans are expected to place a record-breaking $1.7 billion in legal bets on the Super Bowl. With a potential casino inside every phone and computer, a rising chorus of experts who study problem gambling and addiction are ringing the alarm. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores this tidal shift in American culture with journalist Danny Funt and addiction psychiatrist Dr. Timothy Fong. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 19:00:54 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/podcasts/horizons-with-pbs-news/how-sports-betting-is-changing-our-brains-and-behavior</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Americans are expected to place a record-breaking $1.7 billion in legal bets on the Super Bowl. With a potential casino inside every phone and computer, a rising chorus of experts who study problem gambling and addiction are ringing the alarm. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores this tidal shift in American culture with journalist Danny Funt and addiction psychiatrist Dr. Timothy Fong. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Americans are expected to place a record-breaking $1.7 billion in legal bets on the Super Bowl. With a potential casino inside every phone and computer, a rising chorus of experts who study problem gambling and addiction are ringing the alarm. Horizo...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>24:56</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Researchers face serious obstacles to measuring Antarctica's fastest-melting glacier]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[If you've been following Miles O'Brien's reports from Antarctica, you know he's with an international group of researchers trying to measure what's happening to the rapidly melting Thwaites Glacier. Their work has been trying to capture information in ways that have never been done before. O'Brien has an update on how all that turned out, for our Tipping Point series. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:25:58 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/researchers-face-serious-obstacles-to-measuring-antarcticas-fastest-melting-glacier</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[If you've been following Miles O'Brien's reports from Antarctica, you know he's with an international group of researchers trying to measure what's happening to the rapidly melting Thwaites Glacier. Their work has been trying to capture information in ways that have never been done before. O'Brien has an update on how all that turned out, for our Tipping Point series. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[If you've been following Miles O'Brien's reports from Antarctica, you know he's with an international group of researchers trying to measure what's happening to the rapidly melting Thwaites Glacier. Their work has been trying to capture information i...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>5:29</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[How PFAS harm our health &mdash; and why they're everywhere]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[What do non-stick pans, firefighting foam and many of our couches, carpets and cosmetics have in common? They're all made with PFAS. The so-called forever chemicals helped spur innovation, but they're also insidious to human health. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores these chemicals and how we can protect ourselves with investigative journalist Mariah Blake and scientist Laurel Schaider. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:00:55 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/podcasts/horizons-with-pbs-news/how-pfas-harm-our-health-and-why-theyre-everywhere</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What do non-stick pans, firefighting foam and many of our couches, carpets and cosmetics have in common? They're all made with PFAS. The so-called forever chemicals helped spur innovation, but they're also insidious to human health. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores these chemicals and how we can protect ourselves with investigative journalist Mariah Blake and scientist Laurel Schaider. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[What do non-stick pans, firefighting foam and many of our couches, carpets and cosmetics have in common? They're all made with PFAS. The so-called forever chemicals helped spur innovation, but they're also insidious to human health. Horizons moderato...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>25:15</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[A Brief But Spectacular take on protecting what we love]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Freediver and ocean conservationist Hanli Prinsloo has spent her life helping others connect with the ocean and understand our responsibility to care for it. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on protecting what we love. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/a-brief-but-spectacular-take-on-protecting-what-we-love</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Freediver and ocean conservationist Hanli Prinsloo has spent her life helping others connect with the ocean and understand our responsibility to care for it. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on protecting what we love. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Freediver and ocean conservationist Hanli Prinsloo has spent her life helping others connect with the ocean and understand our responsibility to care for it. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on protecting what we love.]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>3:36</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[How the Challenger disaster changed space exploration]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[It's been 40 years since the space shuttle Challenger exploded just after takeoff. Geoff Bennett speaks with science correspondent Miles O'Brien, who covered the aftermath of the disaster, about how it affected the U.S. space program.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:01:23 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/podcasts/settle-in-with-pbs-news/how-the-challenger-disaster-changed-space-exploration</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[It's been 40 years since the space shuttle Challenger exploded just after takeoff. Geoff Bennett speaks with science correspondent Miles O'Brien, who covered the aftermath of the disaster, about how it affected the U.S. space program.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[It's been 40 years since the space shuttle Challenger exploded just after takeoff. Geoff Bennett speaks with science correspondent Miles O'Brien, who covered the aftermath of the disaster, about how it affected the U.S. space program. ]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>41:49</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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        <dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">PBS NewsHour</dc:creator><itunes:keywords>Science,Technology,News,Current,Events,NewsHour,Television,Radio,Media</itunes:keywords></item>
                                
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                        <title><![CDATA[Why Earth's melting glaciers matter more than we think]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Ice in the Arctic and Antarctica plays a critical role in maintaining life on Earth, and it is melting faster than previously thought. This is threatening our planet with potentially massive sea-level rise, weather disruptions and further global warming. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores the fate of ice on Earth with science correspondent Miles O'Brien and glaciologist Erin Pettit. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:00:23 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/podcasts/horizons-with-pbs-news/why-earths-melting-glaciers-matter-more-than-we-think</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ice in the Arctic and Antarctica plays a critical role in maintaining life on Earth, and it is melting faster than previously thought. This is threatening our planet with potentially massive sea-level rise, weather disruptions and further global warming. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores the fate of ice on Earth with science correspondent Miles O'Brien and glaciologist Erin Pettit. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Ice in the Arctic and Antarctica plays a critical role in maintaining life on Earth, and it is melting faster than previously thought. This is threatening our planet with potentially massive sea-level rise, weather disruptions and further global warm...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>24:41</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The stories we tell ourselves about America]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Tressie McMillan Cottom says the second Trump administration has revealed uncomfortable truths about power in America. She talks with Geoff Bennett about trust in institutions and how to keep your sense of purpose in an onslaught of news. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:03:43 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/podcasts/settle-in-with-pbs-news/the-stories-we-tell-ourselves-about-america</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tressie McMillan Cottom says the second Trump administration has revealed uncomfortable truths about power in America. She talks with Geoff Bennett about trust in institutions and how to keep your sense of purpose in an onslaught of news. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Tressie McMillan Cottom says the second Trump administration has revealed uncomfortable truths about power in America. She talks with Geoff Bennett about trust in institutions and how to keep your sense of purpose in an onslaught of news.]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>32:45</itunes:duration>
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