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Israeli athletes walk into the stadium with their flag at the Munich Summer Olympics, 1972, Munich, Germany.

Airs Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV

With Crimean Borders In Dispute, Google Maps Has It Both Ways

In most of the world, the region is included in Russia with a dotted line. Viewed in Russia, the line is solid. Guest host Tess Vigeland speaks with John Gravois about the issues with mapping borders.

Researchers Tap Web Chatter To Figure Out Who's Sick

With the help of online data, doctors and public health officials are tracking the spread of illnesses and predicting where they might strike next. The analyses also provide clues for prevention.

This is a sample photo taken with the 1-megapixel Quanta Image Sensor. Instead of pixels, QIS chips have what researchers call "jots." Each jot can detect a single particle of light.

Super Sensitive Sensor Sees What You Can't

Engineers at Dartmouth College have developed a computer chip that can detect a single particle of light. Cameras with the chip would have visual abilities even a superhero would envy.

Frangipane, a sweet nut cream, is a common component of many well-loved baked goods, including an apricot tart made with a hazelnut frangipane.

MARTHA BAKES: Frangipane

Airs Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. on KPBS TV

High-Achieving, Low-Income Students: Where Elite Colleges Are Falling Short

Top students from low-income families make up just 3 percent of enrollment on elite campuses, and a new report says there are lots of things higher ed can do to fix that.

Aerial view of Archi's Acres VSAT (Veterans Sustainable Agriculture Training). The VSAT program has trained transitioning service men and women, as well as members of the general public, to be successful in the sustainable agriculture industry.

SAVOR SAN DIEGO: Season 2: Archi's Acres: Helping Veterans Grow

Airs Thursday, July 14, 2016 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS TV

Researchers used online data to model the vaccination rate in communities affected by an outbreak of mumps in Arkansas.

Social Media, Math And The Mystery Of A Mumps Outbreak

Since August 2016, there have been nearly 3,000 cases of mumps diagnosed in Arkansas. A epidemiologist explains how her team used online data and mathematical modeling to understand the outbreak.

Capt. Daniel Dusek, 49, shown in an undated photo provided by the Navy, is the highest-ranking officer to face charges so far in a Navy corruption scandal. Dusek served as the deputy director of operations for the 7th Fleet and commanded two ships, the Essex and the Bonhomme Richard.

Navy Corruption Scandal Results In Prison Time For Highest-Ranking Officer Yet

Capt. Daniel Dusek pleaded guilty last year to bribery, admitting he gave classified information in exchange for access to prostitutes and other favors. He's now been sentenced to 46 months in jail.

Twitter Adds New Ways To Mute And Report Abusive Posts

Twitter has long faced criticism for its inability to curb harassment and threatening posts. It's now expanding options to flag abuse or avoid seeing offensive posts.

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