Near the start of the 20th century, a mysterious and deadly virus terrified Americans, particularly infecting young kids: Polio. Correspondent Rita Braver looks at the scientific arsenal brought to combat the epidemic and develop a vaccine, and talks with documentary filmmaker Carl Kurlander ("The S

Omicron Variant – NEW COVID Variant Worse Than Delta?The Omicron variant just might be the scariest version of COVID yet. The Covid Omicron variant emerged in South Africa. It was first discovered by scientists a few days ago. It has over 30 mutations on the spike protein that raise concerns that it

In developing countries, access to public utilities like running water and sewer systems are often not available. The lack of those resources leads to unsanitary conditions that can put people's lives at risk. Researchers at Cranfield University hope to put an end to that with the waterless Nano Mem...

Olivia Rodrigo and Dr. Fauci react to tweets about the vaccine.

The increasing prevalence of new coronavirus variants is raising questions about how well protected those who’ve already had their COVID-19 shots are against evolving forms of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Here, microbiology and infectious disease specialist William Petri of the University of Virginia answe

Bill Gates recently got to check out the Omniprocessor, an ingenious machine designed and built by Janicki Bioenergy, which turns human waste into water and electricity. In places without good waste treatment plants, it could be a real game-changer.

"The Great Realisation" by British artist and poet "Probably Tomfoolery". He is a brilliant visual storyteller, utilizing all the tools we have at hand - cameras, creativity and poetry - to create masterpieces.

In this Science Update for Community of Lights, we discuss with Dr Bob Wallace from the "Love the Golden Rule" Health Clinic in St Petersburg, Florida the latest news in the fight against HIV, the new monthly treatmewnt and the interaction with Covid-19.

Italy starts opening their economy to the world after many weeks of lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic.

A family from Kent who shared a video of their living room performance of a lockdown-themed adaptation of a Les Misérables song have become a sensation online. Ben and Danielle Marsh and their four children changed the lyrics of One Day More to reflect common complaints during the Covid-19 lockdown.