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Neil Shubin Shares the Latest Science Headlines

University of Chicago paleontologist Neil Shubin on the latest science headlines.

04/18/2022 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

Neil Shubin Shares the Latest Science Headlines

Clip: 4/18/2022 | 6m 51sVideo has Closed Captions

University of Chicago paleontologist Neil Shubin on the latest science headlines.

Chicago-area birds are nesting and laying eggs earlier than ever before; a mysterious meteor burns up over Papua New Gunea; and a disturbing finding about microplastics.

04/18/2022 | Rating NR

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American Library Association Director on Book Bans

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Clip: 4/18/2022 | 7m 35s | Florida’s Department of Education announced Friday that it will ban 54 math textbooks. (7m 35s)

Chicago City Council's Ward Remap Deadline Nears

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Clip: 4/18/2022 | 2m 48s | Chicago City Council must decide on a new ward map our put it to a referendum. (2m 48s)

Crain’s Headlines: Alderperson Against Hard Rock Casino Bid

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Clip: 4/18/2022 | 3m 44s | Crain’s Chicago Business editor Ann Dwyer joins us to go behind the headlines. (3m 44s)

Newton Minow on RNC's Presidential Debate Move

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Clip: 4/18/2022 | 9m 41s | The RNC has unanimously voted to withdraw from the Commission on Presidential Debates. (9m 41s)

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