
Mars rover reaches fertile terrain in search for clues about past life
The rover is collecting samples rich in the raw materials of life, but laboratory analysis on Earth will be needed to draw conclusions.
Watch CBS News
The rover is collecting samples rich in the raw materials of life, but laboratory analysis on Earth will be needed to draw conclusions.
This year, NASA's "Ingenuity" aircraft made history when it became the first drone to take-off, fly, and land in the atmosphere of another planet.
Anderson Cooper reports on the nerve-wracking Mars landing of the rover Perseverance, the painstaking process of launching the tiny helicopter Ingenuity, and the extraordinary images the two have already sent back to Earth.
NASA's tiny but mighty helicopter has beamed back incredible images detailing the wreckage from its intense landing on the red planet.
The rover "captured, sealed, and stored the first core sample ever drilled on another planet, in a quest to return samples to Earth," NASA said.
The Perseverance rover's chief engineer called it a perfect core sample.
This year, NASA's "Ingenuity" aircraft made history when it became the first drone to take-off, fly, and land in the atmosphere of another planet.
Anderson Cooper reports on the nerve-wracking Mars landing of the rover Perseverance, the painstaking process of launching the tiny helicopter Ingenuity, and the extraordinary images the two have already sent back to Earth.
Last month, NASA's "Ingenuity" aircraft made history when it became the first drone to take-off, fly, and land in the atmosphere of another planet.
Anderson Cooper reports on the nerve-wracking Mars landing of the rover Perseverance, the painstaking process of launching the tiny helicopter Ingenuity, and the extraordinary images the two have already sent back to Earth.
A similar problem cropped up earlier during testing and another flight attempt is planned.
A new date for the helicopter's maiden flight will be set after updated software is tested.
Craft is slated to attempt historic flight in coming days. Red Planet's nighttime temperatures can plunge as low as minus-130 degrees.
On Easter Sunday, NASA announced two more Easter eggs hidden onboard everyone's favorite rover.
Curiosity also collected samples from the area that could help reveal how Mars transitioned from a potentially habitable planet billions of years ago to the frozen desert it is today.
Perseverance has beamed back the first ever audio recordings of a rover driving across the Martian surface.
Much like the name of the rover, Diana Trujillo persevered.
The rover's high-power Mastcam-Z dual camera instrument provides astonishingly detailed images of the red planet.
Eagle-eyed space enthusiasts spotted a hidden message in binary code within the pattern of the rover's parachute.
NASA's Perseverance rover has sent back video of its descent and landing on Mars, as well as audio recorded on the red planet. CBSN's Tanya Rivero has details.
"Percy" has captured the whirring sounds of Martian wind on the surface of the red planet for the very first time.
Engineers say the Perseverance rover is healthy and moving swiftly through initial checkout.
Engineers say the rover is healthy and operating normally after its hair-raising descent to the surface.
"Hello, world. My first look at my forever home," the rover tweeted upon arrival.
NASA's Perseverance rover landed successfully on Mars and has already started sending back photos to Earth. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans spoke to members of the NASA crew in charge of the mission who are hopeful the rover will find evidence of ancient life on Mars.
In a first of its kind event, the European Space Agency on Friday livestreamed images of Mars in what it called an opportunity "to get as close as it's currently possible" to the Red Planet.
Around the world, people can catch a sweet treat in the night sky this weekend.
Up until Friday, all images seen of the planet were technically of its past.
A new launch target was not announced, but Boeing officials said a flight this year is still feasible. In theory.
Scientists first made a brightness map of the exoplanet, then a temperature map of the atmosphere.
NASA says it's received more than 800 reports of unidentified flying objects from around the world over the past 27 years, but only about 2-5% of them are actually mysteries. For the very first time, the space agency's team investigating UFOs held a public meeting, revealing the research it's doing to understand the unexplained objects. Nate Burleson reports.
NASA on Wednesday held its first public meeting looking into UFOs -- known now as UAPs, or unidentified anomalous phenomena. A panel of experts came together to try and explain the mysterious sightings. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood explains what investigators have discovered so far.
Scientists say the plume may feed Saturn's water system at large, and studying it could provide key insights into potential life beyond Earth.
The 16-member independent study group is set to release a report detailing the findings of its investigation later this summer.
The National Veterans' Art Museum offers a space for those who served to share their stories, talent and trauma.
A shortage of lifeguards is threatening all kinds of summer fun.
The shooting happened in the same county where a sheriff was shot to death in 2013.
The recording — from a July 2021 meeting at Trump's golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey — is a crucial piece of evidence that prosecutors obtained in recent months.
The dress was white, but everything else about Dottie Fideli's wedding was far from traditional.
A report of U.S. job cuts showed roughly 5% of job losses in May were due to AI technology.
Allstate and others say thousands of natural disasters in recent years have made the state too expensive to cover.
AI has a place in the profession, but is currently limited in its capabilities, a Texas judge said.
The symbolic vote on executives' multi-million dollar pay packages comes amid an ongoing writer's strike.
The automaker has advised consumers of certain models of the luxury SUV to park their vehicles outside and "away from structures."
The recording — from a July 2021 meeting at Trump's golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey — is a crucial piece of evidence that prosecutors obtained in recent months.
The Republican National Committee also set the rules for the first GOP primary debate of the 2024 presidential cycle.
The Biden-Harris campaign plans to make addressing gun violence a key focus of President Biden's reelection effort.
CIA Director William Burns traveled secretly to Beijing last month, becoming the most senior U.S. official to visit China since the U.S. shot down a Chinese surveillance balloon.
It sailed through the House by a vote of 314 to 117 on Wednesday, and cleared the Senate one day later by a vote of 63 to 36.
Companies hid evidence of PFAS' link to dead dogs, enlarged livers and birth defects, according to researchers.
Sweden, which has the lowest rate of smoking in the Europe Union, is close to declaring itself "smoke free."
At least 102 were hospitalized in December, nearly double an earlier peak.
The warnings - in English and French - include "poison in every puff," "tobacco smoke harms children" and "cigarettes cause impotence."
The decline in births is "a very small difference" from the year before.
It was the first deadly exchange of fire along the Israel-Egypt border in over a decade.
Scores of bodies, covered by white sheets, lay on the ground near the tracks as locals and rescuers raced to help survivors.
Images broadcast on local stations showed smashed train compartments torn open with blood-stained holes of twisted metal, and scores of passengers lying beside the tracks.
CIA Director William Burns traveled secretly to Beijing last month, becoming the most senior U.S. official to visit China since the U.S. shot down a Chinese surveillance balloon.
Around the world, people can catch a sweet treat in the night sky this weekend.
British band "The Heavy" is known for their unique blend of blues, gospel and soul music. Their work has been featured in countless TV shows, movies and video games, and now they're out with their sixth studio album. Here is The Heavy with "I Feel the Love."
British band "The Heavy" is known for their unique blend of blues, gospel and soul music. Their work has been featured in countless TV shows, movies and video games, and now they're out with their sixth studio album. Here is The Heavy with "Hurricane Coming."
British band "The Heavy" is known for their unique blend of blues, gospel and soul music. Their work has been featured in countless TV shows, movies and video games, and now they're out with their sixth studio album. Here is The Heavy with "Feels Like Rain."
The star of the improv show and longtime partner of DC Young Fly reportedly died in Miami on Wednesday.
Padma Lakshmi joined the popular cooking show as a host in 2006.
Artificial intelligence will likely remake the workplace. A recent analysis from Goldman Sachs looked at the global impact, and found that AI could replace 300 million full-time jobs. Futurist Martin Ford joined CBS News to discuss the jobs he believes AI likely won't take, and what you can do if you're concerned your job may be replaced.
It's important to practice good "cyber hygiene" to prevent hackers, and even employees, from accessing sensitive information.
Financial watchdog urges consumers who keep funds with a digital app to transfer the money to an insured bank account.
In a new documentary, CBS Reports explores the unleashing of artificial intelligence, a rapidly evolving technology. Entrepreneur João Santos, who created AIsthetic, an apparel company using CHatGPT as the CEO, joins CBS News.
Owner of Facebook and Instagram could bar users in the state from sharing news over bill requiring tech companies to pay news publishers.
In the last century, only two wolverines were spotted in California.
Arizona is limiting new construction around Phoenix as the state's water supply continues to dwindle. State officials say there isn't enough groundwater for housing construction that's already been approved. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more.
A litter of six red wolf pups, a highly endangered species of which there are only about two dozen in the wild, was born at the Great Plains Zoo in South Dakota on Thursday.
The Atlantic hurricane season has officially begun and forecasters are already watching some activity in the Gulf. CBS News senior weather and climate producer David Parkinson joins with a preview of the season, and national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez investigates Florida's flood insurance crisis.
Officials say it "looks weird," and could have been an accident - or a protest over new environmental restrictions on diesel trucks hauling heavy loads.
The shooting happened in the same county where a sheriff was shot to death in 2013.
A man killed at least three people during a violent rampage in the Northern California cities of Milpitas and San Jose, police said.
Seven inmates escaped, but most were recaptured within hours. The remaining escapee should be considered "armed and dangerous," police said.
The driver said he pulled into the driveway to reposition his vehicle when the homeowner banged on his rear window with a gun.
Viktoria Nasyrova was suspected of murder in Russia. This photo of her in sunglasses gave away her hiding place in New York.
In a first of its kind event, the European Space Agency on Friday livestreamed images of Mars in what it called an opportunity "to get as close as it's currently possible" to the Red Planet.
Around the world, people can catch a sweet treat in the night sky this weekend.
Up until Friday, all images seen of the planet were technically of its past.
A new launch target was not announced, but Boeing officials said a flight this year is still feasible. In theory.
Scientists first made a brightness map of the exoplanet, then a temperature map of the atmosphere.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Vero Beach Police investigators focused on cellphone tower pings and surveillance footage cameras to catch a man who murdered his former girlfriend.
Lamar Johnson was convicted of Markus Boyd's murder in 1995. He always insisted he was innocent, but it would take almost three decades for a court to agree.
The artificial intelligence revolution has arrived. AI tools such as ChatGPT offer the power to transform fields like business, art, medical research and more. But this technology also brings ethical uncertainty and peril. CBS Reports explores the unleashing of this still rapidly evolving creation and some of the possible dangers.
Calling all pasta lovers for a full tasting of Chef Missy Robbins' fresh pasta dishes in New York. Then we head to Italy for a classic tortellini in broth creation, and so much more.
British band "The Heavy" is known for their unique blend of blues, gospel and soul music. Their work has been featured in countless TV shows, movies and video games, and now they're out with their sixth studio album. Here is The Heavy with "I Feel the Love."
British band "The Heavy" is known for their unique blend of blues, gospel and soul music. Their work has been featured in countless TV shows, movies and video games, and now they're out with their sixth studio album. Here is The Heavy with "Hurricane Coming."
Niki Segnit has spent years researching perfect flavor combinations. She released the best-selling flavor thesaurus in 2010, and her follow-up work, “The Flavor Thesaurus: More Flavors” is out this month. Charlie D’Agata visited her London kitchen for a taste.