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.
In November 2023, NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft stopped sending "readable science and engineering data."
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.
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.
Astrology dates back centuries and astrologers who study the stars say that if you feel a little different during an eclipse, there's a reason.
Laverne Biser has been chasing eclipses and taking photos of them since 1963.
NOAA said people as far south as Alabama may have seen the northern lights and that the sun could expel the strongest type of solar flares over the next few days.
The solar eclipse will impact solar production in Texas between 12:10 p.m. and 3:10 p.m. CDT. But the power grids are expected to be reliable.
Today's test flight of the SpaceX Super Heavy-Starship rocket follows two launches last year that were only partially successful.
Intuitive Machines's Odysseus lunar lander became the first privately-built spacecraft to safely complete a moon landing.
The Hubble Space Telescope captured a bold photo of the likely star forming about 5,900 light-years from Earth.
The spacecraft's instruments will study how Earth's oceans, atmosphere and land masses interact and how that interaction impacts climate change.
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.
Astronomy fans can enjoy celestial events throughout 2024, looking to the sky to see full moons, meteor showers and a total solar eclipse. Here are the key dates to mark on your calendar.
NASA, working to send high-bandwidth video and data from deep space to Earth, transmitted a video of a cat named Taters as part of an experiment.
Astronomers have discovered six planets orbiting a bright, nearby star in perfect synchrony like a grand cosmic orchestra.
The unpiloted Dragon cargo ship is loaded with 6,500 pounds of research equipment, supplies and fresh food.
NASA described the planets as "scorching" and "bathed" in heat emitted by a distant host star.
The asteroid Psyche may be a sample of planetary core material left over from the birth of the solar system 4.5 billion years ago.
Water-bearing clays found in rocks from the asteroid Bennu support theories about how water may have made it to Earth in the distant past.
A rare "ring of fire" solar eclipse will move across the U.S. on Saturday. NASA shared a viewing map and timeline.
September's full moon, also known as the harvest moon, will be the last of four consecutive supermoons.
In a dramatic 13-minute plunge back to Earth, the OSIRIS-REx sample return capsule safely landed in Utah after seven years in space.
The OSIRIS-REx sample return in Utah will bring a seven-year, four-billion-mile journey to a close, providing insights into the birth of the solar system.
The crew is replacing another Soyuz crew, including NASA's Frank Rubio, who's wrapping up a record 371-day stay in space.
Police are looking for a man who allegedly shouted antisemitic remarks toward two women last week outside of a synagogue in Oak Park.
Macomb County prosecutors charged Savion Jones, 35, in connection with a hit-and-run incident on May 4 in Warren.
Environmental activists want Cleveland Cliffs Steel in Dearborn to stop using coal blast furnaces to make steel.
The fitness chain's $10 monthly membership is one of few things that had remained unchanged since 1998 — until now.
At its height, the Chevy Malibu won Motor Trend Car of the Year 1997 because of its smooth ride and fuel economy.
A restaurant in Detroit was named the most beautiful in Michigan, according to a list published in People Magazine.
Police are looking for a man who allegedly shouted antisemitic remarks toward two women last week outside of a synagogue in Oak Park.
Weather officials say the tornado reached an estimated peak wind of 135 mph and touched down near the intersection of S. 10th Street and W. R Avenue. It traveled for about 11 miles, damaging home roofs and sidings.
Macomb County prosecutors charged Savion Jones, 35, in connection with a hit-and-run incident on May 4 in Warren.
Environmental activists want Cleveland Cliffs Steel in Dearborn to stop using coal blast furnaces to make steel.
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.
A bill introduced to the Michigan Legislature is looking to decrease noise pollution around Metro Detroit, more particularly along Woodward Avenue.
Ford Motor Co.'s first-quarter net income fell 24% from a year ago as the company's combustion engine vehicle unit saw revenue and sales decline.
UmaSofia Srivastava resigned as Miss Teen USA on Wednesday, just two days after Noelia Voigt stepped down as Miss USA.
Brian Fox, a fellow producer and engineer at Albini's Electrical Audio studio in Chicago, confirmed Albini passed away Tuesday night from a heart attack.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
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.
Bernard Hill died Sunday at 79. The actor was known for his roles in "Lord of the Rings" and "Titanic."
The fitness chain's $10 monthly membership is one of few things that had remained unchanged since 1998 — until now.
At its height, the Chevy Malibu won Motor Trend Car of the Year 1997 because of its smooth ride and fuel economy.
Police in Michigan say a startling discovery was made on the roof of a Michigan grocery store: A woman was living inside the store sign for roughly a year.
The price of a McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese meal has more than doubled since 2014, data show.
Highway safety regulators say automaker's remedy for a fuel injector recall does not actually fix the problem.
The fitness chain's $10 monthly membership is one of few things that had remained unchanged since 1998 — until now.
Elon Musk's Neuralink finds a brain-computer interface device captured less data a month after implant surgery.
A Metro Detroit mother wants her 1-year-old transferred to a hospital out of state after she says she raised concerns about her daughter's care at Children's Hospital of Michigan.
An 11-year-old boy in Warren has made medical history. He is one of two children in the world to receive an experimental gene therapy procedure to restore vision.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
The weather was perfect for the regional Special Olympics held at Macomb County Community College in Warren.
The Olympic flame arrived in France aboard a 19th century tall ship to kick off a 7,500-mile journey to the Paris Summer Games.
Detroit will officially debut its uniforms at Comerica Park on Friday against the Houston Astros.
Here are the different ticket options fans can now purchase for the 2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic.
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.
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.
Michael Bickers, Regional President of PNC Southeast Michigan/Detroit, and Eric Poe, CEO of CURE Auto Insurance, appeared on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
Businesses across Michigan are feeling optimistic about the future after weathering the historic 100-year health pandemic that impacted every company in one way or another.
Federal investigators are concerned about a Ford SUV recall. They say the repair that is being offered won't actually fix the gas leak. Paul Eisenstein, editor-in-chief of Headlight.News, joined CBS News Detroit to break down the recall for the 2022 and 2203 Bronco Sport and the 2022 Escape.
Police are looking for a man who allegedly shouted antisemitic remarks toward two women outside of a synagogue in Oak Park.
Milder temperatures slowly return through the next few days with warmer air just in time for Mother's Day.
An environmental group called Industrious Labs, along with Dearborn community members, held a news conference Thursday calling on Cleveland Cliffs Steel to use greener methods to produce steel products.
Experts are weighing in on an alarming social media trend where children and teens are self-diagnose mental health conditions. Doctors say certain exposure to these platforms can be harmful. Licensed therapist Carrie Krawiec talks about how mental health often links to social media.