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Teams in southeast Michigan are preparing for the upcoming FIRST Robotics in Michigan Competition.
"An asteroid this size impacts Earth on average every few thousand years and could cause severe damage to a local region," the European Space Agency said.
Engineers are hoping to turn an accidental discovery of helium on the Iron Range into a plant that will extract the gas and store it on the surface.
The owner of the McMath-Hulbert Observatory in Lake Angelus says he never intended to own it this long, but now he is trying to sell it.
This is the first time the sound and image of a meteor falling has been documented on video, a University of Alberta scientist found.
Solar storms may bring northern lights to several states in the northern U.S. just in time for New Year's Eve, but cloud cover may put a damper on festivities.
There are less than 1,000 of these rare ghost orchids left in the wild.
Western Lake Erie is an ideal environment for the bacteria that make up algae.
Space weather forecasters say a severe solar storm heading to Earth could stress power grids even more as the U.S. deals with major back-to-back hurricanes.
The northern lights could dazzle millions of Americans in some northern states this weekend.
Scientists from the International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration warn of a "grim outlook" for the Thwaites Glacier, also known as the "Doomsday Glacier."
The asteroid was discovered in August and is set to become a mini-moon, spinning around Earth in a horseshoe shape for about two months.
Iran's reported satellite launch comes amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
Two meteor showers are expected to flash across night skies around the same time this week.
Scientists have revealed fossils of a giant salamander-like beast with sharp fangs that ruled waters before the first dinosaurs arrived.
Scientists monitoring 51 chimpanzees saw sick or injured animals eating certain plant items that were not part of their normal diet.
Scientists studying a Colombian family plagued by early-in-life Alzheimer's have found a rare gene variant that seems to delay initial symptoms by about five years.
The forecasted conditions come after a weekend of jaw-dropping northern lights seen as far south as Florida and as "magnetically complex" sunspots bigger than Earth continue to emit solar flares.
Americans were being treated to a show of the northern lights this weekend from a powerful geomagnetic storm heading toward 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.
Blue holes are considered an "oasis" for marine life — but the Taam Ja' Blue Hole off the coast of Mexico remains largely mysterious.
Wildlife researchers say the wolf population on a remote Lake Superior island is stable.
The bugs emit a loud, droning buzzing sound when they emerge — signaling they are ready to mate.
A process called cryopreservation allows cells to remain frozen but alive for hundreds of years. For some animal cells, the moon is the closest place that's cold enough.
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.
The former director of a Michigan center pleaded guilty to embezzling money from the facility, according to the Michigan Attorney General's office.
The Livingston County Sheriff's Office says it is connecting with the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office in hopes of solving the disappearance of Michigan woman Paige Renkoski, who was last seen nearly 35 years ago.
Cade Cunningham banked in a 3-pointer with less than a second remaining, giving the Detroit Pistons a 116-113 win over Miami and sending the Heat to their ninth consecutive loss.
The suspect, who is also charged as a habitual second offender, was arraigned Wednesday and received a $1 million cash/surety bond.
Research has shown that smartphone addiction causes major increases in brain activity, requiring the brain to work harder to complete simple tasks.
The former director of a Michigan center pleaded guilty to embezzling money from the facility, according to the Michigan Attorney General's office.
The Livingston County Sheriff's Office says it is connecting with the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office in hopes of solving the disappearance of Michigan woman Paige Renkoski, who was last seen nearly 35 years ago.
A former employee of rapper and songwriter Eminem is accused of stealing and selling unreleased music from the artist's studio.
A 4-year-old girl was found outside without an adult, wearing only a diaper, as she was chased by dogs in Monroe.
Cade Cunningham banked in a 3-pointer with less than a second remaining, giving the Detroit Pistons a 116-113 win over Miami and sending the Heat to their ninth consecutive loss.
About 50 cars and trucks that are part of Ford's Heritage Fleet are on display in Dearborn, Michigan.
The Trump administration has imposed a 24% tariff on Canada and Mexico and a 10% tariff on China.
AAA says the most expensive gas prices in the state can be found in Ann Arbor ($3.13), Metro Detroit ($3.11) and Jackson ($3.08).
Michigan drivers are seeing some relief at the gas pump this week.
President Trump announced a new 25% blanket tariff on all steel and aluminum imports. This tariff is part of a growing list of tariffs his administration has already threatened or imposed.
A former employee of rapper and songwriter Eminem is accused of stealing and selling unreleased music from the artist's studio.
Detroit's Corktown welcomed more than 80,000 people for the 67th annual St. Patrick's Parade Sunday afternoon.
Who killed Donald Goines.
313 Day celebrates all things Detroit. The number represents the legacy area code for the metro area.
The Detroit show was initially scheduled for March 29.
Completely eliminating the department would require approval from Congress, which isn't certain.
Nestlé USA cites consumer complaints, including "one potential choking incident" for recalling products sold nationwide.
A small business owner flagged a possible impersonator on Google Maps. Google's investigation found it was just the tip of the iceberg.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection's San Diego office has reported a 158% increase in egg interceptions since 2024.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell cites "high uncertainty" around the impact of Trump administration tariffs on key trading partners.
Nestlé USA cites consumer complaints, including "one potential choking incident" for recalling products sold nationwide.
About one in five newborns in the U.S. start out on infant formula, making it a crucial source of nutrition.
PepsiCo will acquire healthier soda brand Poppi as it strives to diversify into soda and snack offerings.
Dr. Celine Gounder explains how poor dental care can potentially increasing your risk of developing other health conditions.
Oakland County health officials have announced the first confirmed case of measles in Michigan for 2025.
Cade Cunningham banked in a 3-pointer with less than a second remaining, giving the Detroit Pistons a 116-113 win over Miami and sending the Heat to their ninth consecutive loss.
Goff is one of three quarterbacks featured in the second season of "Quarterback."
Any rule change must be approved by 24 out of 32 team owners.
Michigan's Vladislav Goldin stood alongside his fiance at Detroit Metropolitan Airport as he waited a little longer for a moment he had been looking forward to for five years.
Michigan State's Jeremy Fears is one of the most thankful players in the NCAA Tournament.
It's a conversation about the first weeks of the Trump administration and its impact on Michigan.
Newly elected Michigan Democratic Party Chairman Curtis Hertel Jr. discussed his party and its future on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
A career path tied to EVs and clean energy is opening a little wider for some Metro Detroiters.
As the legalized cannabis industry surpassed the $10 billion sales mark in the state since 2019, it's a look at what's ahead for this booming sector.
Judge Keith, who died in 2019 at the age of 96, issued numerous landmark rulings that championed equality and civil rights.
A 4-year-old child was found outside by herself, wearing only a diaper, as she was chased by dogs Monday in Monroe, Michigan. A relative who was responsible for the child at the time has since been charged with fourth-degree child abuse, according to Monroe police.
A Michigan man who was shot by police over the weekend after pointing a gun at officers is facing multiple charges.
A new strategy in Michigan for dealing with nuisance geese population. Instead of rounding them up and moving them, they would be killed under new guidelines. Kyle Green with Green Way Outdoors weighs in on the new guidelines.
Isolated storms tonight will change to stray snow showers tomorrow.
The four people charged in the death of a 5-year-old Michigan boy were back in court Wednesday afternoon. Their defense attorneys requested another probable cause hearing to review all of the evidence.