Thick atmosphere detected around planet twice as big as Earth
The so-called super Earth — known as 55 Cancri e — is among the few rocky planets outside our solar system with a significant atmosphere.
The so-called super Earth — known as 55 Cancri e — is among the few rocky planets outside our solar system with a significant atmosphere.
Blue holes are considered an "oasis" for marine life — but the Taam Ja' Blue Hole off the coast of Mexico remains largely mysterious.
The bugs emit a loud, droning buzzing sound when they emerge — signaling they are ready to mate.
More than 100 nations, including the United States, have agreed to protect 30% of the world's oceans by 2030.
People who have experienced extreme weather are especially likely to say climate change needs to be addressed right away.
Trillions of periodical cicadas are emerging from the ground this spring, bringing with them their loud buzzing and molted exoskeletons. Here's where you will be able to see them.
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.
Astronomy fans figuring out where and what time to see the April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse could check out maps showing the path of totality.
A vast solar farm with over 621,000 panels shimmer like a mirage but with the capability to power close to 60,000 residential customers — or one very big stadium.
About 31.6 million people live in the path of today's total solar eclipse across the U.S., and millions more will see a partial eclipse. Here's how and where to see it.
A partial lunar eclipse will take over the night sky on Saturday for a dazzling show that will allow sky-gazers to see part of Earth's shadow reflected on the moon.
Jamie Maussan, a longtime UFO researcher, was joined in Mexico's Congress by a former U.S. Navy pilot, who later dismissed Maussan's "unsubstantiated stunt."
The minimum distance between Mars and Earth is about 34 million miles, according to NASA.
The space rock's anticipated trajectory places it at about half the distance to the moon, so people with telescopes may be able to see it from Earth.
One astronomer said he believes there's about a "1 in 400 chance" the asteroid could impact Earth.
The Detroit Police Department is investigating after a 6-year-old accidentally shot himself with an unsecured gun on Wednesday.
The Detroit Police Department has suspended Lt. Brandon Cole over statements made during a protest on Sunday.
A sex offender in Westland is accused of sending explicit images online to a minor in Florida and trying to persuade her to have sex with him.
Social media has made it easier to connect with lawmakers online, but it's also made it easier to harass and threaten lawmakers.
Prosecutors alleged that in April, Theo Nichols, 56, did not properly secure his gun, resulting in his 8-year-old son getting ahold of it and shooting himself in the face.
The Detroit Police Department is investigating after a 6-year-old accidentally shot himself with an unsecured gun on Wednesday.
The Detroit Police Department has suspended Lt. Brandon Cole over statements made during a protest on Sunday.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said the farmworker experienced mild symptoms and has recovered.
A sex offender in Westland is accused of sending explicit images online to a minor in Florida and trying to persuade her to have sex with him.
Social media has made it easier to connect with lawmakers online, but it's also made it easier to harass and threaten lawmakers.
The CEO of the Ram and Dodge brands and the unofficial voice of American muscle cars is retiring from Stellantis after nearly 32 years.
Anyone who has gotten behind a wheel knows that feeling of being stuck at a red light, researchers are working on ways to reduce those instances. One of the ways is through changing traffic signals.
United Auto Workers union members at Stellantis' Warren Stamping Plant voted on Monday to authorize a strike over health and safety concerns.
Members of UAW Local 869 are scheduled to vote on May 6 over safety concerns at the plant.
Technology originally developed for homeland security is now available in Michigan to inspect every inch of your car. Developers say UVeye is like getting an MRI for your vehicle.
Lil Wayne will join PartyNextdDoor, Nigerian artists Rema, Arya Starr and Detroit native Kash Doll for the two-day event at the Bedrock Douglass site on Aug. 17 and 18.
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted a video on social media apologizing for his "inexcusable" behavior and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.
Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik are reprising their roles from "Big Bang Theory" in part one of the "Young Sheldon" series finale.
Caitlin Clark struggled early in her WNBA debut before finishing with 20 points and 10 turnovers as the Indiana Fever fell to the Connecticut Sun 92-71.
Actor Steve Buscemi appeared to be looking at his phone moments before he was randomly punched in New York City, exclusive video obtained by CBS New York shows.
Family members of Uvalde school shooting victims also said they're filing lawsuits against dozens of Texas Department of Public Safety officers and Uvalde's school district.
The air travel service rolls out "white paw treatment" for dogs. Human passengers come second.
The Biden administration says it has now wiped away $167 billion of student loans for 4.75 million people, or 1 in every 10 borrowers.
Now largely unregulated, "buy now, pay later" lenders will have to provide basic customer protections, federal watchdog says.
Herb Baumeister killed himself in 1996 as investigators sought to question him after 10,000 charred bones were found at his estate.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said the farmworker experienced mild symptoms and has recovered.
Panera faces another lawsuit over a highly caffeinated beverage that the restaurant chain said it would phase out.
Glenn Chin, 56, of Canton, Massachusetts, will appear in court on Nov. 4, 2024, according to the Michigan Attorney General's office. He is charged with 11 counts of second-degree murder.
Some bags of Pedigree dry dog food could pose a health hazard to pets, Mars Petcare warned in a recall posted by the FDA.
North Carolina Republicans are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law, citing crime and recent campus protests.
The Detroit Lions have announced the dates, times and opponents for the three preseason games they will play this year.
At the 2024 National Goaltending Camp held at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, six of the 24 goalies participating call Michigan home.
The Detroit City Football Club announced it will have a soccer-specific stadium in Detroit. Fans and city officials said they are excited about the new plan.
After a huge win to start the season on the road against Flint City AFC last Saturday, Detroit City FC is set for a rematch against last year's Great Lakes Division champions in the club's 2024 USL W League home opener on Saturday, May 18 in a 7 p.m. kickoff at Keyworth Stadium.
Footage showed top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler handcuffed and walking toward a police car in the morning darkness. He later teed off at the PGA Championship.
Bud Denker, chairman of the Detroit Grand Prix, appears and talks about the upcoming race later this month, which will mark its second year on the streets of downtown Detroit.
The winner of the Republican and Democratic August primaries will face off in the general election.
The roundtable discusses mobility and the importance of marque events like the 2024 NFL Draft, the Detroit Auto Show and more.
By the time this presidential race is over, Biden, Trump and their entourages may not need Michigan driver's licenses, but they'll know their way around and where the orange barrel construction zones are enough to void them on their way to campaign events.
The Motor City is putting the final touches in place for the 2024 NFL Draft as it rolls into Detroit next week.
Tom Gill, vice president of the U.S. Lifesaving Association, discusses what's behind the nationwide lifeguard shortage.
While the rest of this week will hold on to the sunshine, our weekend ushers in a new round of clouds and rain chances.
Political work doesn't just happen in government offices. Social media has made it easier to connect with lawmakers online, but it's also made it easier to harass and threaten lawmakers.
Earlier this year, the Detroit City Council voted to assemble a commission to advocate for renter's rights. Ann Arbor established a commission three years ago to tackle similar issues.
Wearing a tie is already part of the uniform for students at the Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men, especially when it is cooler outside. But on Wednesday, they learned about the different kinds of tie knots–like four-in-hand, the Half Windsor, and the full Windsor — to elevate self-esteem.