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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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                        <title><![CDATA[Exploring the questions surrounding UAPs and the search for extraterrestrial life]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Unexplained sightings have appeared in our skies for years, and now the U.S. government has started releasing declassified files about what we used to call UFOs. What explains these phenomena, and what do we know about life beyond Earth? Horizons moderator William Brangham explores what we do know, and what we don't, with Leslie Kean and Garrett Graff, two authors who've studied this topic deeply. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 19:00:55 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/podcasts/horizons-with-pbs-news/exploring-the-questions-surrounding-uaps-and-the-search-for-extraterrestrial-life</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Unexplained sightings have appeared in our skies for years, and now the U.S. government has started releasing declassified files about what we used to call UFOs. What explains these phenomena, and what do we know about life beyond Earth? Horizons moderator William Brangham explores what we do know, and what we don't, with Leslie Kean and Garrett Graff, two authors who've studied this topic deeply. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Unexplained sightings have appeared in our skies for years, and now the U.S. government has started releasing declassified files about what we used to call UFOs. What explains these phenomena, and what do we know about life beyond Earth? Horizons mod...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Carbon credit program pays small landowners to keep forests standing]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Markets to offset carbon emissions are now worth about $2 billion annually, and supporters say they're a key tool to address climate change. But carbon credits have also been criticized for being opaque and not reducing emissions nearly enough. Stephanie Sy reports on an effort to boost the integrity of carbon markets and open them up to small landowners. It's part of 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>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:30:45 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/carbon-credit-program-pays-small-landowners-to-keep-forests-standing</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Markets to offset carbon emissions are now worth about $2 billion annually, and supporters say they're a key tool to address climate change. But carbon credits have also been criticized for being opaque and not reducing emissions nearly enough. Stephanie Sy reports on an effort to boost the integrity of carbon markets and open them up to small landowners. It's part of 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[Markets to offset carbon emissions are now worth about $2 billion annually, and supporters say they're a key tool to address climate change. But carbon credits have also been criticized for being opaque and not reducing emissions nearly enough. Steph...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>8:10</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[How Denmark's wind and solar investments shield it from global energy turmoil]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The European Union's climate commissioner has told the 27-country bloc that the only way out of energy crises fueled by the wars in Iran and Ukraine is homegrown energy, and that the EU must accelerate its transition away from fossil fuels. One country leading the charge towards green energy is Denmark. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant 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>Wed, 20 May 2026 18:25:41 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/how-denmarks-wind-and-solar-investments-shield-it-from-global-energy-turmoil</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The European Union's climate commissioner has told the 27-country bloc that the only way out of energy crises fueled by the wars in Iran and Ukraine is homegrown energy, and that the EU must accelerate its transition away from fossil fuels. One country leading the charge towards green energy is Denmark. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant 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 European Union's climate commissioner has told the 27-country bloc that the only way out of energy crises fueled by the wars in Iran and Ukraine is homegrown energy, and that the EU must accelerate its transition away from fossil fuels. One count...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>8:30</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[As the Colorado River dries up, how Western states are confronting the water crisis]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Roughly one in ten Americans gets their water from the Colorado River. But a worsening drought, driven in part by climate change, is drying up the river, and states are fighting over water rights. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores what that means for communities and industries that depend on that water with Luke Runyon, Wade Crowfoot and Joel Ferry.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 19:00:22 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/podcasts/horizons-with-pbs-news/as-the-colorado-river-dries-up-how-western-states-are-confronting-the-water-crisis</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Roughly one in ten Americans gets their water from the Colorado River. But a worsening drought, driven in part by climate change, is drying up the river, and states are fighting over water rights. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores what that means for communities and industries that depend on that water with Luke Runyon, Wade Crowfoot and Joel Ferry.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Roughly one in ten Americans gets their water from the Colorado River. But a worsening drought, driven in part by climate change, is drying up the river, and states are fighting over water rights. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores what tha...]]></itunes:subtitle>
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                        <title><![CDATA[How underwater speakers are helping revive coral reefs devastated by climate change]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Coral reefs are essential to the health of oceans, the food supply and to protecting the coast from storms. But as climate change pushes ocean temperatures higher, reefs are dying and bleaching events have put them at higher risk. Special correspondent Ben Tracy with Climate Central reports on an unlikely tool to bring reefs back from the brink. It's part of 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, 11 May 2026 18:20:24 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/how-underwater-speakers-are-helping-revive-coral-reefs-devastated-by-climate-change</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Coral reefs are essential to the health of oceans, the food supply and to protecting the coast from storms. But as climate change pushes ocean temperatures higher, reefs are dying and bleaching events have put them at higher risk. Special correspondent Ben Tracy with Climate Central reports on an unlikely tool to bring reefs back from the brink. It's part of 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[Coral reefs are essential to the health of oceans, the food supply and to protecting the coast from storms. But as climate change pushes ocean temperatures higher, reefs are dying and bleaching events have put them at higher risk. Special corresponde...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>5:13</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[As misinformation spreads and mistrust deepens, can the U.S. handle another pandemic?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The COVID pandemic overwhelmed our health care system and killed well over a million Americans. Fast-tracked vaccines saved millions, but missteps in the response and misinformation online have damaged trust. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores the state of America's public health system and whether it's prepared for the next pandemic with Dr. Josh Sharfstein and Elizabeth Cameron. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:00:28 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/podcasts/horizons-with-pbs-news/as-misinformation-spreads-and-mistrust-deepens-can-the-u-s-handle-another-pandemic</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The COVID pandemic overwhelmed our health care system and killed well over a million Americans. Fast-tracked vaccines saved millions, but missteps in the response and misinformation online have damaged trust. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores the state of America's public health system and whether it's prepared for the next pandemic with Dr. Josh Sharfstein and Elizabeth Cameron. 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 COVID pandemic overwhelmed our health care system and killed well over a million Americans. Fast-tracked vaccines saved millions, but missteps in the response and misinformation online have damaged trust. Horizons moderator William Brangham explo...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>24:59</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Cities turn streetlights red to protect nocturnal ecosystems]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[International Dark Sky Week is hailed as a global celebration of the night and a call for less light pollution. In some cities internationally, local governments are trying to find a solution to lighting the night can better serve critical wildlife ecosystems and humans alike. Malcolm Brabant reports from Denmark. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:20:16 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/cities-turn-streetlights-red-to-protect-nocturnal-ecosystems</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[International Dark Sky Week is hailed as a global celebration of the night and a call for less light pollution. In some cities internationally, local governments are trying to find a solution to lighting the night can better serve critical wildlife ecosystems and humans alike. Malcolm Brabant reports from Denmark. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[International Dark Sky Week is hailed as a global celebration of the night and a call for less light pollution. In some cities internationally, local governments are trying to find a solution to lighting the night can better serve critical wildlife e...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>5:52</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[A look at 'super agers' and the science behind longer, sharper lives]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[For thousands of years, humans have tried to avoid growing old. Billions are spent every year on potions and procedures to make us look younger, feel younger and think younger. It's a hugely profitable, but ultimately fruitless hunt. But science has started to zero in on some proven techniques. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores that with Dr. Eric Topol and Dr. Sandra Weintraub. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:00:49 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/podcasts/horizons-with-pbs-news/a-look-at-super-agers-and-the-science-behind-longer-sharper-lives</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[For thousands of years, humans have tried to avoid growing old. Billions are spent every year on potions and procedures to make us look younger, feel younger and think younger. It's a hugely profitable, but ultimately fruitless hunt. But science has started to zero in on some proven techniques. Horizons moderator William Brangham explores that with Dr. Eric Topol and Dr. Sandra Weintraub. 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 thousands of years, humans have tried to avoid growing old. Billions are spent every year on potions and procedures to make us look younger, feel younger and think younger. It's a hugely profitable, but ultimately fruitless hunt. But science has ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>24:41</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Will more Americans embrace renewable energy after the latest oil price surge?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[As the impact from the war in Iran grinds on, Americans are feeling it at the gas station. Evangelists for clean energy say the oil shock is an opportunity to embrace the transition to renewable power like wind and solar. With energy prices on the rise, Horizons moderator William Brangham explores if Americans are open to a new way of powering our world with Bill McKibben and Jigar Shah. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:00:35 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/podcasts/horizons-with-pbs-news/will-more-americans-embrace-renewable-energy-after-the-latest-oil-price-surge</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[As the impact from the war in Iran grinds on, Americans are feeling it at the gas station. Evangelists for clean energy say the oil shock is an opportunity to embrace the transition to renewable power like wind and solar. With energy prices on the rise, Horizons moderator William Brangham explores if Americans are open to a new way of powering our world with Bill McKibben and Jigar Shah. 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 the impact from the war in Iran grinds on, Americans are feeling it at the gas station. Evangelists for clean energy say the oil shock is an opportunity to embrace the transition to renewable power like wind and solar. With energy prices on the ri...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>24:38</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[How worried should Americans be as AI threatens jobs?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Americans are anxious about their jobs and whether artificial intelligence is coming for them. Some prominent voices call it catastrophic, others say it's hype. The data, so far, is somewhere in between and deeply contested. Geoff Bennett spoke with Josh Tyrangiel about his recent story for The Atlantic, "America Isn't Ready for What AI Will Do to Jobs." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:30:59 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/how-worried-should-americans-be-as-ai-threatens-jobs</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Americans are anxious about their jobs and whether artificial intelligence is coming for them. Some prominent voices call it catastrophic, others say it's hype. The data, so far, is somewhere in between and deeply contested. Geoff Bennett spoke with Josh Tyrangiel about his recent story for The Atlantic, "America Isn't Ready for What AI Will Do to Jobs." 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 anxious about their jobs and whether artificial intelligence is coming for them. Some prominent voices call it catastrophic, others say it's hype. The data, so far, is somewhere in between and deeply contested. Geoff Bennett spoke with ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>7:04</itunes:duration>
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                        <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. Amna Nawaz 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. Amna Nawaz 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. Amna Nawaz discus...]]></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>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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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>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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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>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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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>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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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>
                        <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[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>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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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>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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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>
                        <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[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>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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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>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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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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        <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[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>
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            <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>
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