"Drinking bird" toy plays integral role in new clean energy idea
A study published Wednesday proposes a new clean energy generator, using the "drinking bird" familiar to many former attendees of high school physics class.
A study published Wednesday proposes a new clean energy generator, using the "drinking bird" familiar to many former attendees of high school physics class.
Amid a 3rd national blackout in as many months, a Kenyan government official asks police to investigate "possible acts of sabotage and coverup."
School buses run on diesel and can be heavy polluters, releasing harmful gases into the air while ferrying millions of children. Around the country, there's a push to switch the buses to electric options. Manuel Bojorquez has more.
To ease load on aging grid, state program offers energy credits to bitcoin miners to curtail their power consumption.
Experts are warning extreme weather and climate change is making America's aging energy grid more vulnerable. Sayanti Mukherjee, assistant professor of industrial and systems engineering at the University at Buffalo, joined CBS News to discuss some of the worries about the grid.
Rain-swelled reservoirs in hydro-powered Norway mean residents in its two largest cities have enjoyed 2 days with free electricity.
The state of Texas has sweltered this summer under a seemingly endless cycle of extreme heat warnings. Those high temperatures have put a strain on the state's power grid, with Texas' grid operator saying demand for energy has set seven records this summer alone. Emily Foxhall, Texas Tribune energy reporter, joins CBS News to give an update on how the state's power grid is performing.
The price hikes come as demand for electricity in the Lone Star State has soared in recent weeks.
New federal rule prohibiting the production and sale of some incandescent light bulbs could speed adoption of LED lights.
Losing electricity during a heatwave puts people at "immense risk" because they can't run fans or air conditioning, one expert says.
A local police official said officers "found 22 people were electrocuted and suffered severe injuries" on the bridge over a river. Only 7 survived.
Residents in California are being asked to conserve electricity to prevent blackouts as dangerous temperatures continue to blanket the Southwest. But in Texas, solar energy is playing a major role in keeping the grid online. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports from California and Emily Foxhall, who covers heat and energy for the Texas Tribune, joined CBS News to discuss the situation in Texas.
Forecasters expect residential power costs to continue rising this summer even as other energy prices drop.
While prices of many goods and services may be cheaper this summer when compared to last year, don't expect to see any dips in your power bills. Analysts say average electricity prices are expected to be at least 2% higher. Associate managing editor for CBS MoneyWatch Irina Ivanova has more.
Ukraine can resume exporting electricity to other countries in Europe for the first time in six months. Russia has been targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure since last October, triggering widespread power outages. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio discusses the economic implications with Vlad Duthiers and Lilia Luciano.
Thousands of customers were without power across California on Wednesday after the state was hit by its 11th atmospheric river of the winter season, causing major flooding and storm damage statewide. More rain is also in the forecast. Carter Evans has more.
Vandals have been targeting U.S. power stations at a higher rate than in previous years. Joshua Skule, founder and president of Bow Wave LLC and a former FBI executive assistant director for intelligence, joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss why these facilities are an easy target and what can be done to keep them safe.
During pandemic, nonpaying customers were protected against shut-offs. Now millions are losing electricity, gas.
The country's so desperate to save resources that electricity is often turned off for part of the night, but this time engineers couldn't get it working again.
The North Carolina substation damaged in the apparent gunfire is not far from Moore County, where two other substations were attacked by gunfire in early December.
One suspect told authorities they did it so they could break into a business and steal money, U.S. authorities said Tuesday.
Scientists at a U.S. government lab have announced a breakthrough in efforts to create technology that could one day offer humanity a clean, unlimited source of energy.
Energy Department officials are promising to share details on what's billed as a major breakthrough in the field of nuclear fusion. CBS News' John Dickerson explores the potential significance with Professor Anna Erickson, who teaches nuclear and radiological engineering at Georgia Tech.
Rep. Ted Lieu of California said if the announcement this week is what's expected, "it could be a game changer for the world."
The FBI is investigating two incidents that involved attacks on electric substations in North Carolina and South Carolina. Anurag Srivastava, a chairperson and professor at large at Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering at West Virginia University, joined CBS News to discuss how to protect power grids.
Prosecutors are continuing to call witnesses in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, where jurors heard from a former Trump Organization executive.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem would not answer a question about whether the meeting with the North Korean leader actually occurred.
Israel has told Palestinians in part of the southern Gaza city of Rafah to evacuate ahead of a long-promised ground offensive.
Two astronauts will put the Boeing Starliner through its paces to verify it's ready to begin launching operational crew ferry flights to the space station.
Police identified the victims as Samantha Cisneros and Taryn Allen and said a 5-year-old girl was injured with a gunshot wound.
Claiming a "new round of escalation" from NATO amid the war in Ukraine, Russia plans drills simulating the use of battlefield nuclear weapons.
Steward Health Care, the struggling hospital group that owns hospitals in Massachusetts, Texas, Florida and other states, announced Monday that it is filing for bankruptcy.
A man was also found shot to death inside the home where the man who pulled the gun during the service.
Hormel Foods says potentially contaminated products were shipped to Publix and Dollar Tree distribution warehouses.
Two astronauts will put the Boeing Starliner through its paces to verify it's ready to begin launching operational crew ferry flights to the space station.
Prosecutors are continuing to call witnesses in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, where jurors heard from a former Trump Organization executive.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem would not answer a question about whether the meeting with the North Korean leader actually occurred.
Police believe the driver killed in the western Massachusetts crash was "later dragged from the car by the bear."
Kendrick Lamar and Drake have each released several ruthless diss tracks against each other, with Kendrick alleging Drake has a secret daughter and making other disturbing accusations.
Condé Nast employees were set to walk off the job only hours before the Met Gala, chaired by company editorial director Anna Wintour.
Hormel Foods says potentially contaminated products were shipped to Publix and Dollar Tree distribution warehouses.
Met Gala ticket prices cost far more in 2024 than they did last year. How much is a ticket?
Steward Health Care, the struggling hospital group that owns hospitals in Massachusetts, Texas, Florida and other states, announced Monday that it is filing for bankruptcy.
Warren Buffett referred to close friend Charlie Munger as the "the architect of Berkshire Hathaway."
Prosecutors are continuing to call witnesses in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, where jurors heard from a former Trump Organization executive.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem would not answer a question about whether the meeting with the North Korean leader actually occurred.
The 82-year-old senator from Vermont announced in a video posted on social media that he will seek a fourth term in the Senate.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem wrote in her book that she shot and killed her 14-month-old dog Cricket.
Judge Juan Merchan said former President Donald Trump violated his gag order on April 22 when he commented on the political makeup of the jury.
A survey from the American Academy of Dermatology finds more than one-third of adults reported getting a sunburn last year — the highest number since 2020.
Hormel Foods says potentially contaminated products were shipped to Publix and Dollar Tree distribution warehouses.
Steward Health Care, the struggling hospital group that owns hospitals in Massachusetts, Texas, Florida and other states, announced Monday that it is filing for bankruptcy.
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
Stress is hard to avoid, but experts say getting outdoors can have a positive impact on both our mental and physical health.
Zakia Wardak, Afghanistan's top diplomat in India, announced her resignation after reportedly being stopped at an airport with the gold cache.
Claiming a "new round of escalation" from NATO amid the war in Ukraine, Russia plans drills simulating the use of battlefield nuclear weapons.
Historic flooding has left the wealthy Brazilian city of Porto Alegre underwater, with more than 80 people dead and many awaiting rescue.
Israel has told Palestinians in part of the southern Gaza city of Rafah to evacuate ahead of a long-promised ground offensive.
Officials confirmed the bodies found in a well last week in Mexico belonged to three missing surfers and that they each had bullet wounds.
Kendrick Lamar and Drake have each released several ruthless diss tracks against each other, with Kendrick alleging Drake has a secret daughter and making other disturbing accusations.
From "Magnum, P.I." to "Blue Bloods," Tom Selleck has become a staple of American television and film. In his latest memoir, "You Never Know," Selleck shares insights from his journey in Hollywood and beyond.
Cedric the Entertainer gives an exclusive first look at tonight's season six finale of "The Neighborhood."
It's widely known the Met Gala itself includes a dinner and a performance. But aside from bathroom selfies and elevator clips, the gala itself isn't recorded.
Tom Brady took his share of barbs from comedians, former teammates and his longtime coach during a made-for-streaming comedy live event on Netflix -- but one joke seemed to anger him.
Sidechat, an app launched in 2022 where students can post anonymously about their colleges, is becoming a tool for those choosing to protest at U.S. campuses. Amanda Silberling, a senior culture writer for TechCrunch, joins CBS News with more details on the app.
Microsoft users can now use biometric passkeys, like a thumbprint or Face ID, to sign into Microsoft 365, Copilot. Jon Fingas, senior editor at Techopedia, has more.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Sidechat, an anonymous messaging app, has been used by students to share opinions and updates, but university administrators say it has also fueled hateful rhetoric.
Georgia is home to the nation's newest nuclear reactor. It's bringing clean energy to the state, but the project has run over budget and past its original completion date. Drew Kann, climate and environment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins CBS News to explore the effort.
When NASA added a tiny four-pound helicopter as a stowaway to its Mars 2020 lander, it expected the helicopter to fly five very brief flights in the thin Martian atmosphere. Yet, Ingenuity would far surpass all expectations.
When NASA added a drone named Ingenuity to its Mars 2020 rover Perseverance, it expected the tiny four-pound helicopter to fly a total of five very brief missions in the thin Martian atmosphere. But Ingenuity far surpassed all expectations, flying dozens of flights before suffering damage to its rotors in January. Correspondent David Pogue reports on how the tiny drone, created from off-the-shelf parts, continued to provide valuable data and images from the Red Planet three years into its mission.
There's a newly-determined "major factor" in declining bumblebee populations – and it's attacking their nests.
On Monday, Boeing plans to launch astronauts on its new spacecraft that is called Starliner. The test flight to the International Space Station is years behind schedule.
Georgia is home to the nation's newest nuclear reactor. It's bringing clean energy to the state, but the project has run over budget and past its original completion date. Drew Kann, climate and environment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins CBS News to explore the effort.
A man has confessed to killing a woman at her apartment near Oklahoma City in 2016. He is being held on a first-degree murder charge.
Police identified the victims as Samantha Cisneros and Taryn Allen and said a 5-year-old girl was injured with a gunshot wound.
A man was also found shot to death inside the home of the man who pulled the gun during the service.
Officials confirmed the bodies found in a well last week in Mexico belonged to three missing surfers and that they each had bullet wounds.
Brian Fanion says he and his wife Amy Fanion had been arguing about his retirement plans when she picked up his service weapon and shot herself. Investigators did not believe his story.
Two astronauts will put the Boeing Starliner through its paces to verify it's ready to begin launching operational crew ferry flights to the space station.
After years of delays, Boeing is set to launch its Starliner spacecraft with a crew for the first time Monday. The test flight will carry two astronauts to the International Space Station.
The Eta Aquariids meteor shower will peak overnight on Sunday into Monday, according to NASA.
Two veteran astronauts will put the Starliner through its paces in the ship's first piloted flight to orbit.
Boeing is expected to launch its Starliner space capsule that will take two astronauts to the International Space Station. CBS News consultant Bill Harwood breaks down Boeing's mission.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
There are just six months until the 2024 election. A recent CBS News poll shows former President Donald Trump leading President Biden by four points among likely voters. CBS News political director Fin Gómez has more on the race, including Trump's list of potential running mates.
Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Green says she will force a vote to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson sometime this week after Johnson worked with Democrats to pass a foreign aid bill. The vote is expected to fail though with some Democrats saying they will vote in favor of keeping Johnson. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Donald Trump has been held in contempt for a second time. Judge Juan Merchan ruled Monday that Trump again violated his gag order and also threatened to jail the former president if he continues to violate it. Attorney and CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Columbia University announced Monday it is canceling its main commencement ceremony amid the campus protests over the war in Gaza. They're the latest school to change plans as the demonstrations continue. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston is at the University of Southern California, which also canceled its commencement ceremony.
Israel is warning civilians to evacuate parts of Rafah ahead of an anticipated military operation after saying for months it would invade the city in its effort to defeat Hamas. Meanwhile, Israel and Hamas are blaming each other for an apparent impasse over cease-fire talks. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has the latest.