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.

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How 'clean power' dams actually damage the environment

Could technology replace you at work and put wealth in the hands of the few?

A high-powered telescope peers into the dark heart of a black hole

Bacteria in our gut may influence both our physical and mental health

NATO takes aim at Russia's attacks — online

A former critic of genetically modified crops changes his tune and sings the praises of GMOs

Scotland launches the world's largest tidal power project

The long-extinct passenger pigeon might get the Jurassic Park treatment

Atlantic Ocean currents may be moderating global air temperatures

The climate word of the day is 'irreversible'

Rising carbon dioxide levels may reduce the nutritional value of important foods

Neanderthals and modern humans co-existed in Europe for several thousand years

Researchers discover microbial life deep beneath Antarctic ice

Rising sea levels mean trouble for Vietnam's rice farmers

Old-school farming methods could save the planet

Coral reefs can communicate with fish, and many of them are crying for help

Even your medical records aren't safe. Chinese group hacks into hospital's patient records

The 'vampire plant' is even more nefarious than scientists thought

Even when you're losing, slot machines boost your morale — and casino profits

This Ohio greenhouse is taking cues on growing orchids from the masters — the Dutch