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A New Kind Of March Madness Hits Schools

It's March Mammal Madness, a bracket with real animals facing off in fictional battles. Hundreds of science classes are playing in schools around the country.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, rehearse for a speech in San Francisco.

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Announces $3 Billion Investment To Cure All Disease

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, promised to give away their $45 billion fortune during their lifetime. This is one of the biggest investments so far.

5 Things To Know: FAA Task Force Recommends A Drone Registry

A task force created by the Federal Aviation Administration recommends that people flying drones heavier than half-a-pound should register with the government. Here are a few things to know.

AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN FROM COOK'S ILLUSTRATED launches Season 17 with new hosts Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison (pictured). Bridget and Julia have been fixtures on the show from the very beginning, sharing their cooking skills and deep knowledge of food with viewers over the hundreds of recipes they’ve prepared on air as test cooks.

AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN FROM COOK'S ILLUSTRATED: Cast Iron Staples (New Season Premiere)

Airs Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017 at 2 p.m. on KPBS TV

A still from the POV film, "Last Men in Aleppo.” After five years of war in Syria, the remaining citizens of Aleppo are readying themselves for a siege. Through the volunteers known as the White Helmets, experience firsthand the daily struggle for sanity in a country at war.

POV: Last Men In Aleppo

Airs Monday, July 10, 2017 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV

Fragments of jars that contained stolen scrolls, found in a cave in cliffs near the northwestern shore of the Dead Sea in Israel.

Archaeologists Excavate 12th Cave They Say Once Housed Dead Sea Scrolls

A team from the U.S. and Israel says it has found evidence that another cave in Qumran was used to store the ancient manuscripts dating back to the time of Jesus.

Twitter officials are expected to meet with Senate Intelligence Committee investigators. Staffers want to know about the use of fake accounts, bots and trolls to influence the trends and topics on the social platform.

As Scrutiny Of Social Networks Grows, Influence Attacks Continue In Real Time

Trolls, bots and other mischief aimed at shaping the U.S. information environment have continued long after the presidential election even as Washington focuses on Facebook and Twitter.

Gov. Rick Scott, R-Fla., is expected to announce his challenge to Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., on Monday.

Republican Florida Governor Jumps Into Senate Race Shaking Up 2018 Map

The GOP governor is expected to challenge Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson. Scott is a multimillionaire who will spend heavily to win, putting Democrats on defense amid a tough 2018 Senate map.

Former Target CMO Jeff Jones was hired by Uber to help support the embattled company's reputation.

After Short-Lived Tenure, Uber President Quits Amid Company Turmoil

Jeff Jones cited conflicting leadership approaches upon leaving the company after just six months. Uber's CEO had recruited the marketing expert to bolster the ride-hailing giant's reputation.

In trying to get people to eat the Pez Diablo, or suckermouth catfish, sustainable fisheries specialist Mike Mitchell says it isn't "a problem of biology or science, but marketing."

Invasive 'Devil Fish' Plague Mexico's Waters. Can't Beat 'Em? Eat 'Em

The armored catfish erodes shorelines and devastates marine plants — and its numbers have exploded. So researchers, chefs and fishermen are trying to rebrand it by promoting its flavor and nutrition.

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