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How volunteers with 3D printers make weapons for Ukraine

Last week, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy dismissed his tech-savvy defense minister. That sparked protests among supporters who credit him with helping transform Ukraine’s defense capabilities. Special correspondent Simon Ostrovsky and producer Katia Patin report on the technologies and policies that helped drive that transformation. A warning: this story includes graphic descriptions of war.

Ocular artistry: Eye prosthetics become canvases for self-expression

Prosthetics designed to blend in as replacements for missing body parts are becoming tools for creative expression. This is especially true in the community of ocular prosthetics, or artificial eyes. Jeffrey Brown meets a Portland eye maker whose designs are helping clients see themselves in a new light. It’s for our coverage of the intersection of health and arts, part of our CANVAS series.

Jason Epperson on the history found at national parks

America’s national parks preserve not only the nation’s most spectacular landscapes, but also some of its most important history. On Judy Woodruff’s podcast, “In Pursuit of Happiness,” she spoke with Jason Epperson. He is a podcaster and RV traveler who has spent years getting to know the parks with his family.

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