One peace at a time: Gaza, Israel and Iran

Published: Aug. 15, 2024, 9:50 a.m.

Peace talks in Doha have a chance at progress even in Hamas\u2019s absence. The outcome could determine the scope of Iran\u2019s promised retaliations against Israel. New research suggests Mars may have an ocean\u2019s worth of water deep in its crust (10:30). And Colombia\u2019s bid to sate the global hunger for more sources of vanilla (18:14).


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