© 2026 Michigan State University Board of Trustees
Public Media from Michigan State University
DONATE
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

PBS News Hour

How arctic ground squirrels could advance human brain health

Season 2023 Episode 348 | 4m 03s

When arctic ground squirrels hibernate for the winter, they can lower their body temperatures to freezing levels and stay dormant for up to eight months. Researchers at the University of Alaska Fairbanks are studying how these animals survive on the edge of life and the clues they may hold to treating injuries and disease in humans. Alaska Public Media’s Kavitha George reports.

Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by Consumer Cellular and Cunard Cruise Line. For a complete list of funders for the PBS NewsHour and PBS NewsHour weekend, click here.
Extras
Watch • 57:46
PBS News Hour
July 7, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
July 7, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Episode: S2026 E139 | 57:46
Watch • 6:24
PBS News Hour
New student loan rules reshape funding for graduate programs
New student loan rules could limit funding for some graduate programs
Clip: S2026 E139 | 6:24
Watch • 7:15
PBS News Hour
EEOC abandons tool for combating workplace discrimination
Trump's EEOC abandons key tool for combating workplace discrimination
Clip: S2026 E139 | 7:15
Watch • 6:16
PBS News Hour
How hospitals are using the arts to help patients recover
How hospitals are using the arts to help patients recover
Clip: S2026 E139 | 6:16
Watch • 6:15
PBS News Hour
News Wrap: Attempt to collect election worker info rejected
News Wrap: Judge rejects Trump's attempt to collect Georgia election worker info
Clip: S2026 E139 | 6:15
Watch • 8:24
PBS News Hour
In Iran, mourners honor Khamenei while critics remain quiet
Inside Iran as mourners honor Khamenei while critics remain quiet
Clip: S2026 E139 | 8:24
Watch • 4:43
PBS News Hour
U.S. strikes Iran after tanker attacks in Strait of Hormuz
U.S. launches new strikes on Iran after attacks on tankers in Strait of Hormuz
Clip: S2026 E139 | 4:43
Watch • 7:27
PBS News Hour
Trump pressures NATO on defense spending, loyalty, Greenland
At NATO summit, Trump pressures allies on loyalty, defense spending and Greenland
Clip: S2026 E139 | 7:27
Watch • 5:52
PBS News Hour
More Democrats call for Platner to drop Maine Senate bid
More Democrats call for Platner to drop Maine Senate bid after sexual assault accusation
Clip: S2026 E139 | 5:52
Watch • 5:58
PBS News Hour
Can NATO allies deliver on promises to increase spending?
Can NATO allies deliver on promises to increase military spending?
Clip: S2026 E138 | 5:58