Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
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A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
A telescope in Chile has captured a stunning new image of the Butterfly Nebula, a grand and graceful cosmic wonder.
The rare interstellar comet, also known as 3I/ATLAS, was first discovered in July and has been photographed several times.
James D. Watson, who helped discover the structure of DNA, has died at 97 years old.
Neil deGrasse Tyson explains why, despite believing life likely exists elsewhere, he's still waiting for real proof.
One of 2025's three Nobel Prize in Physics winners says the trio's work is "one of the underlying reasons that cellphones work.''
The first supermoon of 2025 will arrive soon. Here's what to know about the phenomenon.
Government scientists say infection rates from drug-resistant "nightmare bacteria" have been increasing dramatically.
Scientists have discovered prehistoric insects preserved in amber in South America for the first time.
The sun has become more and more active over the last 16 years, in a turn that surprised scientists and could affect space weather, NASA said.
Scientists have identified the origins of the blue color in one of Jackson Pollock's paintings with a little help from chemistry.
Humans beat AI programs made by Google and OpenAI at an international mathematics competition, but the technology shows some "very exciting" progress.
Researchers were able to date the fossil of the flying reptile, a close cousin of dinosaurs, back to more than 209 million years ago.
NASA has discovered 3I/ATLAS, an interstellar comet that's wandered into our backyard.
Researchers conducted the first systematic review of policies around the U.S. to limit plastic bag use.
The universe is poised to die much faster than previously thought, according to new research by Dutch scientists.
The Hubble Space Telescope "opened a new window to the universe" when it launched into space. Now, 35 years later, NASA is releasing some stunning images to celebrate.
This asteroid is bigger than scientists anticipated, about 5 miles long and 2 miles wide at its widest point — resembling a deformed peanut.
Thanks to a mouse watching clips from "The Matrix," scientists have created the largest functional map of a brain to date.
Our planet's closest and brightest neighbor will pass approximately between the Earth and sun this week, in what's called an inferior conjunction.
Colossal Biosciences has focused on identifying key traits of extinct animals by studying ancient DNA, with a goal to genetically "engineer them into living animals," said CEO Ben Lamm.
A federal judge is preventing the Trump administration from drastically cutting medical research funding.
The unusual activity is "a lot to happen at once, but not unprecedented," an atmospheric science professor said.
Our prolonged period of strong winds and critical fire danger rolls on for Friday for day number two of a three day threat. Warm temperatures, dry air and super, gusty winds will team up again for a First Alert Weather Day that creates ideal conditions for rapid wildfire spread.
High winds turned the big, beautiful trees that make Evergreen so green into safety hazards. Evergreen Fire/Rescue responded to at least 75 calls related to the wind.
A school bus driver was arrested in Lakewood and now faces a felony charge of sexual assault on a child by a person in a position of trust.
The U.S. is temporarily allowing the purchase of Russian oil that's already at sea, in the Trump administration's latest move to loosen sanctions on Russia's oil industry as the world grapples with high oil prices.
Companies are using people's browsing and buying history to set individualized prices on everything from groceries to plane tickets based on what they think a person can afford or is willing to pay.
Our prolonged period of strong winds and critical fire danger rolls on for Friday for day number two of a three day threat. Warm temperatures, dry air and super, gusty winds will team up again for a First Alert Weather Day that creates ideal conditions for rapid wildfire spread.
High winds turned the big, beautiful trees that make Evergreen so green into safety hazards. Evergreen Fire/Rescue responded to at least 75 calls related to the wind.
A school bus driver was arrested in Lakewood and now faces a felony charge of sexual assault on a child by a person in a position of trust.
CBS News Colorado's new documentary, "Making Ends Meet," follows hard-working Colorado families facing financial hurdles that defy easy solutions.
Companies are using people's browsing and buying history to set individualized prices on everything from groceries to plane tickets based on what they think a person can afford or is willing to pay.
Record low moisture this winter is concerning to residents, business owners, and city officials.
The closure will also impact Moby Arena and some scheduled playoff games.
High winds turned the big, beautiful trees that make Evergreen so green into safety hazards. Evergreen Fire/Rescue responded to at least 75 calls related to the wind.
Another round of powerful winds, forecast for the rest of the week, is prompting the energy company to plan for more public safety power shutoffs on Saturday.
Denver Restaurant Week runs from March 6 to 15. You can see the menus of participating restaurants at cbscolorado.com
As the Colorado Avalanche took to the ice for their morning skate at Ball Arena on Tuesday, 17-year-old Sabrina Cassano stood along the glass smiling ear to ear.
Nathan MacKinnon scored his NHL-leading 43rd goal and scored the winning goal in a shootout, lifting the Colorado Avalanche to a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Sunday in a matchup between two of the NHL's top four teams in points.
Iran's women's soccer team was branded "traitors" after declining to sing their national anthem at the Asian Cup in Australia, fueling fear for the women if they returned home.
Oksana Masters has competed at every Paralympics since 2012 and is the most decorated American Winter Paralympian.
A Denver-based UFC fighter will be representing Colorado in the octagon this Saturday night in Las Vegas.
An aerial refueling tanker crashed in Western Iraq, U.S. officials said.
The federal observer program sends neutral observers to monitor election sites to ensure voters don't experience discrimination at the polls.
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
The attacker rammed a vehicle into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield and was confronted and killed by security, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said.
The suspect, who was killed following the shooting, had previously been imprisoned for several years for trying to support ISIS, the FBI said.
The U.S. is temporarily allowing the purchase of Russian oil that's already at sea, in the Trump administration's latest move to loosen sanctions on Russia's oil industry as the world grapples with high oil prices.
Companies are using people's browsing and buying history to set individualized prices on everything from groceries to plane tickets based on what they think a person can afford or is willing to pay.
In the letter, sent on Tuesday and obtained by CBS News Colorado on Thursday, lawmakers wrote that Peters "has made no efforts" to accept accountability and instead continues to promote election-denial conspiracy theories.
An aerial refueling tanker crashed in Western Iraq, U.S. officials said.
The federal observer program sends neutral observers to monitor election sites to ensure voters don't experience discrimination at the polls.
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
Colorado health officials have identified two additional cases of measles, bringing the total number to nine in the Broomfield outbreak.
Crystalline silica, which is released into the air when workers cut and polish engineered stone for kitchen countertops, can scar human lungs beyond repair.
A measles outbreak tied to local schools has some parents in the Broomfield community weighing difficult decisions about everyday activities, especially those with infants too young to be vaccinated.
Dentists, hygienists, and researchers say a shortage of rural dental care professionals and worsening oral hygiene since the COVID-19 pandemic mean more kids are ending up in the emergency room for tooth decay.
The U.S. is temporarily allowing the purchase of Russian oil that's already at sea, in the Trump administration's latest move to loosen sanctions on Russia's oil industry as the world grapples with high oil prices.
Companies are using people's browsing and buying history to set individualized prices on everything from groceries to plane tickets based on what they think a person can afford or is willing to pay.
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
Attacks on shipping traffic and energy infrastructure in the Persian Gulf temporarily pushed oil back above $100 a barrel, stoking investor fears.
As pennies begin to disappear, states are grappling with a "rounding" problem for cash purchases that would have included them in the past.
There's harsh criticism of a Colorado police officer charged with failing to report a crash -- a crash investigators say he was partially responsible for while off-duty. Some of the strongest criticism is coming from an unexpected place.
A CBS Colorado investigation has learned the City of Denver has spent $110,000 on a 14-month investigation of Denver Police Division Chief Magen Dodge, but is refusing to release the completed investigation, which was finalized three months ago.
A Colorado family is calling for change and sharing their struggle after a clinical trial their son relied on suddenly ended.
The case of a police officer who allegedly fled after off-duty road rage incident that ended in crash on I-25 is highlighting the hiring pressures small departments in Colorado face.
A popular youth hockey coach in southern Colorado has been arrested for investigation of felony child abuse after colliding on the ice with one of his players in a case that one of the coach's supporters called a "terrifying precedent for youth sports across the country."