NASA successfully troubleshoots communication problem with Voyager
A single chip corrupted a chunk of the flight system’s memory.
A single chip corrupted a chunk of the flight system’s memory.
As Monday's total solar eclipse approaches, scientists are using the phenomenon to study animals, with research funded by NASA.
How often do total solar eclipses, like the one on April 8, occur? It was the first in the U.S. since 2017, and the nation won't get another until 2044.
NASA hopes to promote STEM education on Eclipse Day. Part of that includes sending a team to each state to collect scientific data during the eclipse. CBS 2's Darius Johnson has the story.
The head of the Office of Science and Technology Policy is asking scientists to establish a first-ever unified standard of time for the moon and other celestial bodies. But it is easier said than done.
The fake glasses could damage your eyes, NASA warns.
Splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico closed out a 199-day mission spanning 3,184 orbits and 84.4 million miles.
Last week, Odysseus became the first privately-built American spacecraft to set down on the moon in more than 50 years.
The lunar lander rocketing into space is called Odysseus, built by a Houston-based company called Intuitive Machines.
It hasn't been done in half a century, but on Thursday a U.S. spacecraft was expected to land on the moon. One local expert has been tracking the progress of the mission since last week's launch.
A Northwestern University astrophysicist is part of an international team of scientists creating the detector, called LISA.
Engineers used a spacecraft to beam a very high-definition of a video of Taters the cat back to earth.
Frank Borman flew on the Apollo 8 mission, the first NASA mission to leave low Earth orbit and reach the moon.
The NASA TechRise Challenge is closing in just one week, and NASA will run the winner's tests aboard a flight.
Scientists say a capsule holding the fragments entered the earth's atmosphere on Sunday -- right on target. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports on what happens next.
The powerful James Webb Space Telescope revealed "crescent-like structures" within the SN 1987A supernova.
On Aug. 30, you will be able to see the month's second full moon, also known as a blue moon. It will appear bigger and brighter than usual, making it a supermoon, too.
The flying science lab will be taking to the skies over major cities like Chicago, New York, Toronto, and Los Angeles this summer.
Chicago residents may have seen - or heard - the huge plane circling in and around the city on Tuesday. It was flying much lower than usual and for good reason.
Chicago residents may have seen - or heard - the huge plane circling in and around the city on Tuesday. It was flying much lower than usual and for good reason.
NASA is warning everyone to be on the lookout for a research jet flying over the city.. and you could hear the noise on Tuesday.
August features a pair of supermoons. The second supermoon will be a rare blue moon.
The stellar nursery in the Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex features about 50 young stars, all similar to Earth's sun or smaller.
Musk says the Super Heavy/Starship rocket may be ready for a second attempt to reach orbit in about six weeks.
The crew includes a legendary retired astronaut, a wealthy adventurer and two Saudi astronauts — the first people from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to visit the space station.
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Just before 6:45 a.m., police began pushing the barricades in an attempt to forcibly move protesters.
This was also the first meeting since the FBI served two subpoenas to the village—in a probe many believe centers around the embattled Mayor Tiffany Henyard and her lack of transparency.
Christopher Morel and Yan Gomes homered for the Cubs. Mike Tauchman had two hits and scored a run.
Preston's family led a balloon release – and helped dedicate a garden planted in Preston's honor outside the police station.
This was also the first meeting since the FBI served two subpoenas to the village—in a probe many believe centers around the embattled Mayor Tiffany Henyard and her lack of transparency.
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.
The settlement covers 12 current and former Water Department workers who claimed they were subjected to a "hostile and abusive work environment."
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says the proposal is "far from meeting Israel's core demands."
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.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
The family didn't get their cut of the estate sale, not hearing back from the salesman until CBS 2 got involved.
The Better Business Bureau warns that anyone buying an event ticket should watch out for fake ticket scams.
Financial records show Paul Croft and J.D. Frost raised about $30 million for a hydrogen plant that was supposed to be, at one point, in Indiana. It never existed, an attorney says.
Anyone with these sausages in their refrigerators should throw them away or return them to the store.
First known HIV cases from a nonsterile injection for cosmetic reasons highlights the risk of unlicensed providers.
The city's measles dashboard said a total of 63 measles cases have been confirmed in Chicago this year, with one new case this week.
The department said anyone who visited the Sam's Club at 9400 S. Western Ave. in Evergreen Park one day last week may have been exposed to someone with measles.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Officials said there was no known link between this case and the recent outbreak of measles at a migrant shelter in Chicago.
The Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers to notify workers of mass layoffs 60 days in advance.
Mayor Brandon Johnson denied that the Bears' shiny new dome could end up costing taxpayers a pretty penny.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
The company announced Tuesday that it received a stalking horse bid to purchase its operating assets.
Dozens of typewriters clutter the shelves of the 24-year-old business owner's workshop inside his parents' home in Downers Grove.
The stars came out for the the 2024 Met Gala in New York City. See some of the most eye-catching outfits of the night.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
Bernard Hill died Sunday at 79. The actor was known for his roles in "Lord of the Rings" and "Titanic."
"Sunday Morning" has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the country singer's first post-stroke song, "Where That Came From," which blends art with artificial intelligence in a recording that captures Travis' country heart.
"Happy 9th Birthday, Princess Charlotte!" the Prince and Princess of Wales said in a social media post with a new photo of their daughter taken by Kate.
Protesters were given papers titled, "Final Notice to Students Participating in Encampment on Main Quad." The threat of arrests was written on the notices. The university stated, "This is your final warning to leave the encampment." The warning said that failure to leave the encampment would result in "disciplinary action" including being "immediately placed on emergency interim leave of absence from the University."
CBS 2 meteorologist Laura Bannon has the forecast.
Protesters chanting and locking arms were facing officers wearing shields and heavy protective gear. Tents were seen being taken down and construction equipment was brought into the area.
There is a large police presence on the university's quad and students are being escorted from the protest site. The remaining protesters were ordered to "disperse immediately. Police announced "committing criminal trespassing."
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Monday, May 6, 2024.
Just before 6:45 a.m., police began pushing the barricades in an attempt to forcibly move protesters.
The Irish Nobleman Pub has had four people quit since Saturday, saying they don't feel safe working there anymore.
This was also the first meeting since the FBI served two subpoenas to the village—in a probe many believe centers around the embattled Mayor Tiffany Henyard and her lack of transparency.
Christopher Morel and Yan Gomes homered for the Cubs. Mike Tauchman had two hits and scored a run.
Preston's family led a balloon release – and helped dedicate a garden planted in Preston's honor outside the police station.
Expert panel discussion centers the focus on the disparity that 1 in 3 victims of crime in Chicago is a Black woman
Police arrived at the scene sooner than if they had waited for the first 911 call.
Anthony Robinson's attorney said his previous defense lawyer failed to present evidence that showed it was physically impossible for him to be the shooter.
The village board is working on a resolution to hire Lightfoot, a former federal prosecutor before her lone term as Chicago's mayor, to investigate claims Henyard has been misusing public funds.
DCFS Director Heidi Mueller was asked Thursday why some kids in the system are being held in psychiatric hospitals longer than medically necessary.
Christopher Morel and Yan Gomes homered for the Cubs. Mike Tauchman had two hits and scored a run.
Jonny DeLuca continued his hot stretch with a homer and four RBIs, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Mike Clevinger and the Chicago White Sox 8-2 on Monday night for their fourth consecutive win.
The Sky drafted Cardoso third overall in last month's WNBA Draft.
Right-hander Mike Clevinger was recalled by the Chicago White Sox from Triple-A Charlotte to start Monday night's game at the Tampa Bay Rays.
The Sky will begin the 2024 regular season on May 15 at 7 p.m. on the road against the Dallas Wings.
Peter Sova, 36, of McHenry, was arrested without incident Monday morning near the very bank he is accused of robbing.
Chicago police said 27 people were taken into custody after the violence forced a reroute of the parade.
The Irish Nobleman Pub has had four people quit since Saturday, saying they don't feel safe working there anymore.
The boy was shot at the outdoor patio of El G-FE Seafood & Steaks, according to police and the restaurant's manager.
Derek Swift, 48, is charged with one count each of aggravated kidnapping, kidnapping, criminal sexual assault, and aggravated criminal sexual abuse.