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For Traumatized Children, An Offer Of Help From The Muppets

Sesame Street in Communities aims to teach emotional coping skills to the youngest survivors of adversity, using characters familiar to millions.

For Traumatized Children, An Offer Of Help From The Muppets

Sesame Street in Communities aims to teach emotional coping skills to the youngest survivors of adversity, using characters familiar to millions.

Archaeology workers toil in front of the Great Pyramid, in Giza, Egypt, in 2010. Researchers say they've discovered a new room inside the ancient structure.

Scientists Say They've Found Hidden Space In Great Pyramid Of Giza

Researchers used equipment that detects muons. Measuring the density of the tiny particles yielded an image of what's behind the pyramid walls with no damage to the ancient structure.

A sometimes lethal strain of H7N9 bird flu that has infected about 1,500 people in China doesn't spread easily among humans — yet. But research published Thursday suggests just a few genetic mutations might be enough to make it quite contagious.

A Few Genetic Tweaks To Chinese Bird Flu Virus Could Fuel A Human Pandemic

Three genetic changes could be enough to make a bird flu strain that's already killing some people in China highly contagious. Are experiments with a deliberately mutated version too risky?

Anne Pierre joins with other activists in front of the office of Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., to show support for recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program on Feb. 2 in West Palm Beach, Fla.

How Immigration Could Motivate Democrats In 2018

Most of the voters who said immigration was their top concern were those who backed Donald Trump in 2016. But if DACA expires, that trend could reverse in 2018.

The bill would provide "adequate protection to certain vulnerable groups," says Mohamed Ahmed, director of the legal department of Somaliland's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Somaliland Debates A Tough New Penal Code For 'Rape And Sexual Offences'

Current laws recognize some offenses but they're narrowly defined. "We want to properly address the issue once and for all," says Mohamed Ahmed of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Aamir Simms #25 of the Clemson Tigers shoots against Malik Dunbar #14 of the Auburn Tigers, as Davion Mitchell #10 of the Auburn Tigers is seen on the ground during the second round of the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Viejas Arena on March 18, 2018. The Clemson Tigers won 84-53.

Why Shouldn't We Pay Student-Athletes?

The NCAA men's basketball tournament will bring in nearly 800 million in revenue this year. A writer argues that paying black student-athletes might have unforeseen consequences.

Martin Rossman, M.D. Using proven clinical techniques, Rossman's easy-to-use plan shows how to take control of your reactions to stress and anxiety.

The Healing Mind With Dr. Martin Rossman

Airs Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 8 a.m. & Sunday, June 3 at 3:30 p.m. on KPBS TV

Professor Maryam Mirzakhani, who won the Fields Medal in 2014, has died at age 40.

Maryam Mirzakhani, Prize-Winning Mathematician, Dies At 40

Maryam Mirzakhani was the first woman to win the prestigious Fields Medal. She worked at Stanford University, which confirmed her death Saturday.

National Hurricane Center's projection of Irma's track.

Puerto Rico Prepares For Category 4 Hurricane Irma

The storm is expected to strengthen before nearing land late Tuesday. Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Florida have declared states of emergency in anticipation of Irma.

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