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Tom Murphy, 56, in his home in Gainesville, Virginia, was diagnosed with ALS four years ago. An experimental drug seems to have slowed the progression of his disease, he says, though most ALS patients aren't as lucky.

Patients Vulnerable When Cash-Strapped Scientists Cut Corners

A shrinking pool of grant money for medical research has led competing applicants to oversell weak scientific findings, critics say. The result: Many experimental treatments are worthless.

Two male killer whales swim side by side.

NATURE: Invasion Of The Killer Whales

Airs Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV

An International Atomic Energy Agency inspector cuts a uranium enrichment connection at Iran's Natanz facility, 200 miles south of Tehran, in 2014. This week's nuclear deal gives the IAEA up to 150 inspectors to monitor Iran for compliance.

Nuke Inspectors Gear Up For Iran, But Americans Unlikely To Be Included

The International Atomic Energy Agency can have 130 to 150 inspectors to keep tabs on Iran's nuclear program. The U.S. is paying the largest share, but probably won't have inspectors inside Iran.

Solar Eclipse Captivates San Diegans

The solar eclipse captured the attention of San Diegans Thursday. We have their pictures and comments here.

'The Golden Compass' Turns 20 (Its Daemon Has Probably Settled)

Philip Pullman's beloved fantasy series traces the adventures of brave young Lyra Belacqua (and her daemon, Pantalaimon), through an alternate universe that occasionally spills over into our own.

Hello Barbie, shown above at the North American International Toy Fair in New York, is an interactive doll designed to have conversations with children. Author Sherry Turkle says the Barbie is an example of "robotic companionship."

Making The Case For Face To Face In An Era Of Digital Conversation

Author Sherry Turkle is concerned that we are outsourcing too many of our conversations to screens and robots. "Face to face conversation is the most human and humanizing thing that we do," she says.

Some researchers say we're losing our critical thinking and memory skills by relying on search engines.

OK, Google, Where Did I Put My Thinking Cap?

It can be too easy for students to Google an assignment before they stop to think about it. Some researchers say we're losing our critical thinking and memory skills by relying on the search bar.

Barrington Irving , a 23-year-old Jamaican-born pilot, at a news conference at Opa-locka Airport Wednesday, June 27, 2007, ending a three-month journey he said would make him the youngest person to fly around the world alone.

African Americans Fly High With Math And Science

This Black History Month, Tell Me More is taking a look at African Americans in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering and math) who are inspiring future generations.

Pigs. In "The Trouble with Antibiotics," FRONTLINE correspondent David E. Hoffman travels the country to investigate new research out of Arizona, Pennsylvania and North Texas focusing on how antibiotics on the farm might be fueling the crisis of antibiotic resistance for humans.

FRONTLINE: The Trouble With Antibiotics

Airs Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV

A street sweeper cleans San Diego's streets in this undated photo.

San Diegans Make Apps For National Day Of Civic Hacking

Apps include avoiding street sweeping tickets and finding the best nearby parks

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