Studies also show that Black women have a 38% higher mortality rate from breast cancer than white women despite a slightly lower overall incidence.

Ever read a headline and wonder what's actually happening? Physician and science communicator Alok Patel breaks down the stories that matter. In this 20-episode series from NOVA, connect with the brilliant minds tackling everything from climate change to medical breakthroughs so you can understand what's really going on.

These tiny bits of genetic material serve as on and off switches that help control what cells do.

A study found that those with upper gastrointestinal damage are 76% more likely to develop Parkinson's disease, signaling a potential paradigm shift in how the disease is studied.

Coral Hoh is a linguist and CEO of Dysolve, a Lagrangeville, New York-based company that creates generative AI-based programs designed to address dyslexia.

Professor James Urban oversaw the transfer of materials to NASA, which astronauts will use to conduct wildfire experiments on the International Space Station.

Cellular and molecular biologist Jason Buenrostro was one of 2023’s MacArthur Foundation fellows, a recipient of one of its “genius grant.”

Boston College Professor Sam Ransbotham says it's incumbent on professors to prepare students with the tools to excel as AI use rises.

The final performance of the Museum of Science's "Mars Symphony" is set for this Thursday.

Climate Beacon, the region’s premier global climate change gathering, is back from October 16-18 at the UMass Club and the Boston Society of Architects. This is where corporate, municipal, institutional, and community leaders all come together with experts and practitioners to share information, get down to brass tacks, and chart paths to more sustainable, livable futures.

On October 17, GBH President and CEO Susan Goldberg will host Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and other phenomenal municipal leaders to dive into the decisions that are being made to try to keep our cities at the forefront of scaling climate change solutions while also ensuring healthier, safer, and more equitable communities for everyone.




Michelle Wu credit: Courtesy City of Boston, Mayor's Office
Susan Goldberg credit: Celeste Sloman