PRI's The World Science

Each week, The World's Rhitu Chatterjee brings you the latest and greatest science news from all four corners of the globe. The World is a US-based international news and analysis program co-produced by the BBC, PRI, and WGBH.

PRI's The World Science

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Deep sea robot salvages sunken British treasure from a record depth

To prevent the next Ebola, scientists try to catch new viruses before they break out

Some of Pearl Harbor's unknown victims will get a second chance at identification

How does this tiny bird make a nonstop, three-day flight? Become a 'flying meatball'

The Pentagon's drive to field a workable missile defense shield has produced a $10 billion flop

Renewed diplomacy still leaves Cubans stuck in a dial-up world

Weed-killing sprays may also be killing our ability to fight bacteria

The 'green' Tea Party fights for a more environmentally friendly GOP

The car of the future — the very near future — might be driven by the wind

Water, water everywhere, but in Taiwan today there's just a drop to drink

When science and politicians collide, a scientist finds herself out of a job

When the grid says 'no' to wind and solar power, this company's technology helps it say 'yes' again

How do you catch the sun to make electricity at night? This German inventor has an answer.

The Me Epoch: Latest geologic age is self-centered

California faces the worst water emergency since the Dust Bowl, and it needs solutions fast

Here's what happens after 'Surprise!'

Blocked in the US, Amazon drones go north of the border

A crash in Europe lays bare some of aviation's myths

Seven questions you should ask to try to make sure your fish wasn't caught by slaves

Paul Greenberg's guide to eating seafood ethically