History Detectives determines if a palm-sized, army-green metal box was indeed snatched from the burning wreckage of the Hindenburg in Lakehurst, New Jersey. Watch video. Originally aired July 28, 2008.
Although no injuries or major damage was reported after yesterday’s 5.4 quake in Los Angeles, the jolt was a reminder of the importance of structural integrity for buildings in earthquake hotspots. Earlier this week, NewsHour reported on a debate in Oregon about the need to fortify their schools against possible earthquake damage. Read or watch the report.
A new movement of architects are looking to solve humanitarian problems with their designs. At the forefront is Architecture for Humanity (whose motto is above), and Frontline/World profiles them, but, more importantly, visits some of their projects in India. Watch video…
Over the weekend, the Midwest suffered some of the largest flooding ever recorded in the region. Some officials worry that this week’s deluge could rival the floods of 1993, which caused about $20 billion in damage.
Chinese officials say all 86 giant pandas at the Wolong Nature Reserve are safe following the 7.9 magnitude earthquake that struck central China on Monday.
