What goes on inside those test tubes to detect whether a person is positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19? The pace of coronavirus testing in the United States has seen a meteoric rise in the past week. But the country still lags in tests relative to its population, […]
Scientists race to understand and defeat the coronavirus behind the COVID-19 pandemic. Tune in or stream “Decoding COVID-19” on Wednesday, May 13 at 9/8c on PBS to learn more: https://to.pbs.org/2xnYanv Thumbnail Image: Illustration of coronavirus structure Courtesy CDC/ Alissa Eckert, MS; Dan Higgins, MAMS © 2020 WGBH Educational Foundation
Can an antibody blood test tell if you are immune to COVID-19? NOVA producer Caitlin Saks got the unusual opportunity to investigate her own blood to find out what exactly these “magic” molecules are, why public health professionals are eager to roll out antibody testing, and just what these antibody […]
Indian Country Today’s daily newscast The North American Indian Tennis Association hosted its championship tournament in Tulsa, Oklahoma over the holiday weekend. The event brings more than 100 Native American players to the courts. Jessica Redcorn is the tournament director. Alyssa London wears many hats, including being the founder of […]
Indian Country Today’s daily newscast Secretary Granholm delves into energy and investing in tribal nations. Plus, mother and activist Danielle SeeWalker explains her stories called “The Red Road” And a regular contributor to the newscast goes to Washington The Department of Energy and the Biden Administration have many initiatives dedicated […]
Indian Country Today’s daily newscast Coming up, the US Supreme Court upholds the Indian Child Welfare Act. A Native American has climbed Mount Everest for what’s believed to be the first time. We meet with Rapid City surgeon and climber Jacob Weasel. What’s the impact of the writers’ strike on […]
WATCH: The Supreme Court ruled in Lac du Flambeau vs, Coughlin that tribal nations can be sued under the bankruptcy code. The ruling is set to have implications for tribal economic development and sovereignty. Follow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/IndianCountryToday/ ICT Opinion Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/ICTOpinion Follow us on Instagram – […]
Leaders from the two largest tribes in the country discuss issues of sovereignty and public policy. Tensions mount at Chaco Canyon over resource development. The Indian Child Welfare Act is personal for an Oklahoma family, and a Dakota man who changed the genre of American Indian art. Secretary of the […]
Indian Country Today’s daily newscast Coming up on the Wednesday edition of the ICT Newscast, a documentary series looks at an area dubbed the most dangerous place for Native women in the country. Plus, after 100 days in office we visit Representative Mary Peltola — and we learn about a […]
On the Wednesday edition of the ICT Newscast, members of a leading organization for Indigenous journalists will soon vote on a name change. It’s harvest time for many Indigenous crops. What does this mean for sovereignty? Will lawmakers act to avoid another government shutdown? Follow us on Twitter – https://twitter.com/IndianCountry […]
