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The debate over whether an audio clip says "yanny" or "laurel" is tearing the Internet apart.

'Yanny' Or 'Laurel'? Why People Hear Different Things In That Viral Clip

We consulted experts on how human brains perceive sound. The poor quality of the audio file can be blamed for the different ways our brains perceive it. What we expect to hear also matters.

Tibet's team met the London Turkish All-Stars at a CONIFA World Cup match this week. Final score: London Turkish All-Stars 4, Tibet 0.

Tibet's Soccer Dream: Playing In The Alternate World Cup

The tournament in London, wrapping up on Saturday, brings together 16 teams from nations, ethnic minorities and regions not part of the World Cup's geography.

David M. Kennedy and Condoleezza Rice team up across party lines to explore what ideals Americans hold in common.

American Creed

Airs Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV

Remington's 2020 line, seen here at a gun shop in Kernersville, N.C., offered a state-of-the art scope that automated range finding and aided in targeting. But the line, which had a hefty price tag and issues with the optic system, didn't sell well.

3 Reasons Gun Companies Are Under Pressure

Remington Arms Co. has filed for bankruptcy, and other companies are struggling to find profits after President Trump's election, shrinking markets and misfires on new products.

Bison expert Rafal Kowalczyk spotted the cow this week on the outskirts of Poland's Bialowieza Forest.

Rebellious Cow Finds Winter Home Among Polish Bison

She has been spotted twice on the outskirts of Poland's Bialowieza Forest. She appears to be healthy, but she'll need to be removed from the herd before mating season.

Afghan security personnel arrive after an attack on the office of Save the Children in Jalalabad, Afghanistan.

How Save The Children Is Coping After Attack That Killed 4 Staffers In Afghanistan

The assault struck the charity's office in Jalalablad. We spoke to executive vice president Carlos Carrazana about the victims — and the organization's work in the country.

Despite a push in recent years for healthier snacks and more exercise for U.S. kids, the prevalence of obesity is still too high, pediatricians say.

No Downturn In Obesity Among U.S. Kids, Report Finds

The childhood obesity epidemic rages on in the United States, with a big surge among the youngest kids, according to the latest government data.

Soldiers drive past a sign leading to the Government Girls Science and Technical College staff quarters in Dapchi, Nigeria, on Thursday. Scores of schoolgirls have been reported missing in Monday's suspected Boko Haram attack.

110 Girls Missing In Latest Suspected Boko Haram Attack, Says Nigerian Government

Officials have changed their accounts of the alleged kidnapping, after initially claiming the girls were rescued. Four years after Chibok, there are now fears another mass abduction has happened.

Not seeing clearly can hamper a child's academic achievement, social development and long-term health, research shows. The right pair of glasses can make a big difference.

Vision Care Lags, With Blind Spots In Insurance Coverage

Up to 16 million people in the U.S. have undiagnosed or uncorrected vision errors that could be helped by glasses, contact lenses or surgery. But many health plans don't include routine vision care.

The Qualcomm headquarters building in San Diego, Nov. 2, 2011.

EU Fines Qualcomm For Paying Apple To Use Its Microchips

The European Union on Wednesday slapped a $1.23 billion fine on U.S. chipmaker Qualcomm for abusing its market dominance in the lucrative sector of components in smartphones and tablets for half a decade.

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