Why communities are revolting against data centers - Artificial intelligence data centers are popping up across America, spurring fierce backlash because of their need for huge amounts of water and power. Is the AI revolution worth the price communities are paying? On an encore of Horizons, William Brangham explores the impact of data centers with Michael Webber, author of "Power Trip: The Story of Energy," which was also made into a series on PBS.
Why communities are revolting against data centers
The alarming decline of bird populations and why humans should care
Why uterine fibroids remain misunderstood despite affecting most women
What alcohol does to our bodies – and why many overlook the risks
How climate change harms human health
The unsung heroes of American innovation and ingenuity
Screens are virtually inescapable. What are they doing to our health?
The science of 'Dad Brain' and how fatherhood changes men
Why communities are revolting against data centers
Exploring the questions surrounding UAPs and the search for extraterrestrial life
As the Colorado River dries up, how Western states are confronting the water crisis
Why we need to talk more about menopause and its health consequences
Why Khan Academy’s founder thinks AI tools can transform education for the better
As misinformation spreads and mistrust deepens, can the U.S. handle another pandemic?
A look at ‘super agers’ and the science behind longer, sharper lives
Will more Americans embrace renewable energy after the latest oil price surge?
The alarming rise of cancer in young adults and steps that could lower the risk
How the Artemis moon missions are shaping the next era of exploration
The promise of obesity drugs and their potential risks
Exploring the power and mystery of consciousness
Can AI companionship cure loneliness – or deepen it?
The science behind exercise and why it's good for our bodies
How Olympians prepare for the pressure of the world stage
How sports betting is changing our brains and behavior
How PFAS harm our health — and why they’re everywhere
Why Earth's melting ice matters more than we think
MAHA has a plan to clean up the American diet. Will it work?
Dive into the world of science, health, technology, and environmental issues making headlines each week, hosted by PBS News Hour’s William Brangham, with in-depth discussions featuring leading experts and professionals.
