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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On a long downward slide, scientists say 2013 was an up year for Arctic Ice

This Antarctic expedition is chilling while it waits for rescue boats to free ship from pack ice

Gaia's on a mission to create a 3-D map of the Milky Way's stars

'Tis the season for giving plastic - NOT

A Canadian court has ruled that a group of Ecuadorians can pursue Chevron for a long contested pollu

Grieving residents of Lac-Mégantic prepare for the return of trains rolling through town once again

China successfully puts a rabbit on the moon

Shark finning proves tough to eradicate, even in 'green' Costa Rica

A thawing ocean floor pours methane into the atmosphere — and it's only getting worse

In India, a reporter misses the elephants of her childhood

That night elf you defeated in World of Warcraft may have been an NSA spy. Really

This new wheel will turn your bike into a pedal-power/electric hybrid

Most climate change gases can be traced to just 90 companies

Saved by the Mangroves? A Philippine town dodges Haiyan's storm surge

Dutch architect helps rebuilding effort after Sandy using nature to fight floods

Build your own Jurassic Park starting with Misty

Storm expert says climate change may have played a big role in Typhoon Haiyan after all

Stunning photos document the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan

Typhoon Haiyan forces an entire island community to relocate

Climate talks in Warsaw get stuck over who pays for climate-linked damage