Accidental discovery could be energy breakthrough
An experiment that turned carbon dioxide into ethanol could have major implications for the electric grid of the future
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Powering the Future: Recharging the Military
The Army Research Lab is using energy-efficient methods to lighten the load for soldiers who on average carry on the battlefield between 19 and 30 lbs. of batteries
What will fuel the next thousand years?
Scientists believe that energy created from nuclear fusion is not only inevitable, but is the best option for fueling the future
Powering the Future: New York City's taxi of the future
Six electric cabs introduced in pilot program to see how they can operate in one of world's busiest cities
New York City's greenest taxi
CBSNews.com's Jessica Hartogs hitched a ride in a 100 percent electric taxi
Powering the Future: Small city has big solar goals
With help from the Mojave Desert sun, Lancaster, Calif. plans to become the solar power capital of the world
Small town's mission to become solar capital of the world
The U.S. now has more than 8,500 megawatts of solar electric capacity -- that's enough to keep the lights on in more than 1.3 million homes
Powering the Future: Inside the quest for a better battery
CBSNews.com gets up-close look at the lab tasked with developing batteries that last longer, cost less
The quest for a better battery
Jeff Chamberlain takes CBSNews.com inside the laboratories of the nation's battery hub. Alexander Trowbridge reports.
Power from wind or waves: Why pick?
New hybrid turbine system set for testing in Japan designed to capture the power of both the wind and the sea simultaneously
Underwater turbines harness river power
Verdant Power is trying to turn the current in New York City's East River into energy -- without hurting the fish
Using NYC's East River to power the future
Verdant Power has ambitious plans to use the strong currents of New York City's East River to one day power homes and businesses
Behind the wheel of a hydrogen fuel cell car
Could hydrogen fuel cell cars dominate tomorrow's roads? CBSNews.com tries one out.
Powering the Future: Running on hydrogen
CBSNews.com gets behind the wheel of a hydrogen fuel cell car, a potential prototype of a part of clean travel to come
Powering the Future: The next big thing in batteries
CBSNews.com asked the experts at Argonne National Laboratory what lies ahead
Powering the future: The benefits of battery recycling
From keeping toxins out of the environment to protecting your skin from the sun, recycling efforts yield a range of positives
Recycled batteries are in our food
Materials from recycled batteries end up in things we put on our bodies and even in our breakfast
Jeffrey Chamberlain on liquid battery possibilities
Argonne expert discusses flowable batteries
Christopher Johnson: Future of batteries is in air, liquids or both
Chris Johnson talks hybrid liquid-air batteries
Michael Thackeray on batteries after lithium ion
Argonne expert discusses batteries after lithium ion
Powering the Future: What's next for batteries?
Battery experts at Argonne National Laboratory discuss the future of energy storage
Powering the future: Kick a ball, switch on a light
25-year-old American invents soccer ball that can power light for three hours after being played with for 30 minutes
Free phone charging stations pop up in NYC
A pilot program launched by AT&T, Brooklyn-based firm Prensa and Goal Zero provides New Yorkers with a low cell phone battery a place to charge
Battery aims to take stress off power grid during heat wave
Eos Energy Corp is building a battery that company President Steve Hellman says will relieve the grid during times of peak demand - and help save consumers money
Solar-powered mobile health clinic reaches patients in West Bank
A mobile medical clinic powered by solar energy is delivering health care to Palestinian residents living in area C of the West Bank
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Oil prices surge after Trump tweets "Iran made a very big mistake!"
Rising friction between the U.S. and Iran is driving up the cost of crude around the world
Another cancer-causing chemical found in blood-pressure pills
Online pharmacy tells FDA it found carcinogenic solvent in valsartan heart drugs made by companies including Novartis
Workplace chat phenom Slack set to go public
"I'll Slack you" is a common phrase in certain workplaces—and many are betting it'll become a dominant form of workplace collaboration
Harassment allegations slide since Harvey Weinstein accused
The number of highly publicized accusations of sexual assault or misconduct is down sharply, "#MeToo Index" shows
City pays $600,000 to hackers who seized its computer system
Cyberattack blocked 911 dispatchers from logging calls, as a growing number U.S. municipalities are taken hostage
Surprise medical bills: Congress aims to ease the pain
Millions of people, even those with solid coverage, can get hit with astronomical bills for out-of-network charges
Trump awards Medal of Freedom to tax-cut guru Arthur Laffer
As one of the chief architects of "supply-side" economics, theorist promoted the idea that slashing taxes drives growth
Fed wary of economic clouds, but leaves rates unchanged
Central bank officials say the economic outlook is increasingly uncertain -- and signal their readiness to cut rates
Why investment pros are worried even as stocks near new highs
The S&P 500 came with 1% of its all-time high on Tuesday, but the market may only be climbing proverbial wall of worry
Cracker Barrel cancels church event over pastor's LGBT execution remarks
The restaurant chain said it disagrees with pastor Grayson Fritts' statements of hate and divisiveness
Wall Street ends higher after the Fed's hold-steady decision
Investors took the central bank's decision and revised outlook in stride, without reacting extremely one way or the other
Adidas 3-stripes logo deemed not worth trademarking
EU court ruling deals blow to sports powerhouse known for going after other companies for potential logo infringement
Driving while high: Offenders don't think they'll be arrested
AAA says in the last 30 days, almost 15 million drivers got behind the wheel within an hour of using marijuana
More companies helping workers auto-save for emergencies
Experts say Americans are not incentivized to build emergency funds and should set aside money from every paycheck
5 anchorwomen sue for age and gender discrimination
The group claims Charter Communications systematically pushed them out of their anchor roles in favor of younger women
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George Takei says yes, there are U.S. "concentration camps"
Takei is backing Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's description of immigrant detention centers as "concentration camps"
Singer says Carrie Underwood copied her song, offers video to prove it
Songwriting team sues Carrie Underwood, the NFL and NBC, saying they stole a song and "slightly modified" it to introduce "Sunday Night Football" to viewers last season
Whitey Bulger's girlfriend moved to halfway house
Greig had been in federal prison since 2011 for her role in assisting the notorious crime boss
Trump says he considers Mexico a friend "this week"
President Trump made the comments in his first interview on Spanish-language television airing Thursday night
Pride Plays festival marks Stonewall's 50th anniversary
The Pride Plays festival aims to "capture the prideful spirit of the LGBTQ community" on stage
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Trump says he considers Mexico a friend "this week"
President Trump made the comments in his first interview on Spanish-language television airing Thursday night
Trump says he believes drone strike by Iran was not intentional
The president, lawmakers and officials condemned Iran for shooting down a U.S. drone
Trump says someone "loose and stupid" could be behind drone shooting — live updates
President Trump appeared to undermine the message of his own Pentagon Thursday
Melania Trump's spokeswoman remains top choice to replace Sanders
Grisham has the blessing and approval of Mrs. Trump to be the next White House press secretary if the president picks her to replace Sarah Sanders
Supreme Court rules 40-foot-tall cross can stay on public land
The court concluded that the nearly 100-year-old memorial's presence doesn't violate the First Amendment's establishment clause
World
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Trump says he believes drone strike by Iran was not intentional
The president, lawmakers and officials condemned Iran for shooting down a U.S. drone
Oil prices surge after Trump tweets "Iran made a very big mistake!"
Rising friction between the U.S. and Iran is driving up the cost of crude around the world
Water runs out for millions in one of India's biggest cities
Reservoirs dry up after poor monsoon season, leaving residents, schools and businesses to tap dirty wells and pay for bottled water
After David Ortiz mistakenly shot, alleged motive comes to light
Police say the alleged mastermind in the shooting is a fugitive in the U.S.
Biden slams Trump's Iran policy as a "self-inflicted disaster"
"By walking away from diplomacy, Trump has made military conflict more likely. Another war in the Middle East is the last thing we need" Biden said.
Entertainment
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Singer says Carrie Underwood copied her song, offers video to prove it
Songwriting team sues Carrie Underwood, the NFL and NBC, saying they stole a song and "slightly modified" it to introduce "Sunday Night Football" to viewers last season
Highest-grossing movies of all time, ranked
What's the highest-grossing movie of all time? It might be one of your favorites
Pride Plays festival marks Stonewall's 50th anniversary
The Pride Plays festival aims to "capture the prideful spirit of the LGBTQ community" on stage
Granger Smith shares heartbreaking last moments with son
"Love those close to you, soak up those moments, live for today, live in the present, because we're not guaranteed tomorrow," Smith said in an emotional video
Unseen Freddie Mercury performance released
It was "recorded in a haze of late nights and fueled by 'fabulous food, vodka and Cristal Champagne,'" Mercury's friend said
Technology
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City pays $600,000 to hackers who seized its computer system
Cyberattack blocked 911 dispatchers from logging calls, as a growing number U.S. municipalities are taken hostage
Workplace chat phenom Slack set to go public
"I'll Slack you" is a common phrase in certain workplaces—and many are betting it'll become a dominant form of workplace collaboration
Bitcoin price hits 1-year high on boost from Facebook's Libra plan
Cryptocurrency enthusiasts see Facebook's move into digital money as "the catalyst everyone's been looking for"
Why Facebook is minting its own currency
Social media company, no stranger to controversy, is diving into the brave new world of virtual money
Google commits $1 billion to ease housing crisis in the Bay Area
CEO Sundar Pichai said the internet company will pave the way for 20,000 new homes in the region over the next decade
Science
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Water runs out for millions in one of India's biggest cities
Reservoirs dry up after poor monsoon season, leaving residents, schools and businesses to tap dirty wells and pay for bottled water
Spy satellites show glaciers losing ground to climate change
Declassified spy satellite photos lead scientists to some startling conclusions
Hundreds of dead dolphins on Gulf Coast leave scientists perplexed
Almost 300 dead and dying dolphins have washed up on the shores of four Gulf Coast states – three times the usual number
Starving polar bear wanders into Siberian city looking for food
Hundreds of miles from where it should be hunting, emaciated bear seen poking around on industrial estate for food
Bear killed in Oregon after officials say it became too friendly
The bear had become "habituated" or accustomed to the area after people left food for it
Health
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Surprise medical bills: Congress aims to ease the pain
Millions of people, even those with solid coverage, can get hit with astronomical bills for out-of-network charges
Study: 1 out of 6 hospital trips result in "surprise" medical bills
A report by the Kaiser Family Foundation finds that millions with solid coverage from large employers are exposed to "out-of-network" charges that can amount to thousands
9/11 first responder who testified with Jon Stewart enters hospice
Retired NYPD detective Lou Alvarez tugged at hearts with his testimony on day before what was to be his 69th round of chemotherapy
Driving while high: Offenders don't think they'll be arrested
AAA says in the last 30 days, almost 15 million drivers got behind the wheel within an hour of using marijuana
Trump vows to cure cancer and eradicate AIDS
"We will push onward with new medical frontiers," President Trump said at his campaign kickoff rally
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Oil prices surge after Trump tweets "Iran made a very big mistake!"
Rising friction between the U.S. and Iran is driving up the cost of crude around the world
City pays $600,000 to hackers who seized its computer system
Cyberattack blocked 911 dispatchers from logging calls, as a growing number U.S. municipalities are taken hostage
Workplace chat phenom Slack set to go public
"I'll Slack you" is a common phrase in certain workplaces—and many are betting it'll become a dominant form of workplace collaboration
Surprise medical bills: Congress aims to ease the pain
Millions of people, even those with solid coverage, can get hit with astronomical bills for out-of-network charges
Fed wary of economic clouds, but leaves rates unchanged
Central bank officials say the economic outlook is increasingly uncertain -- and signal their readiness to cut rates
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Whitey Bulger's girlfriend moved to halfway house
Greig had been in federal prison since 2011 for her role in assisting the notorious crime boss
Witnesses: Navy SEAL killed prisoner, called him "ISIS dirtbag"
Gallagher has pleaded not guilty to murder and attempted murder stemming from his service in Iraq
Inside the nationwide crime lab backlog
A growing backlog at crime labs nationwide is leaving victims waiting for justice. A recent government report found the backlog for DNA analysis increased almost 85 percent from 2011 through 2017. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Father of murdered Alaska teen: "My daughter trusted these people"
Cynthia "Cee Cee" Hoffman was allegedly killed by a teen seeking a $9 million payment from an online stranger
Father of murdered Alaska teen speaks out
An Alaska teenager is charged with murdering her best friend for a multimillion-dollar payday from a stranger she met online. Cynthia Hoffman was killed earlier this month. Police say a man posed online as a millionaire, then offered the suspect money to commit a murder and send him pictures of it. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
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NASA to land 1st woman on moon as part of Artemis mission
NASA's project aims to bring human beings back to the moon by 2024
NASA spots "Star Trek" Starfleet logo on Mars
Hopefully, it finds some aliens sporting Vulcan salutes next
Earth approaching "meteor swarm" eyed in past impact
Scientists hope to study the Taurid meteor shower closely, in hopes of better predicting the risk of a future impact
SpaceX launches 3 Earth-observation satellites
The three Radarsat satellites will monitor resources and the effects of climate change across Canada
Jupiter's largest moons visible with binoculars in June
NASA has a message for space lovers this month: Look up
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Photographer Dave Engledow, the "World's Best Father"
He calls himself the "World's Best Father," and he's got the pictures of himself and his daughter, Alice, to prove it
Forbes: World's top 20 billionaires
Forbes has updated their billionaires list, detailing the richest people around the world.
Tony Awards 2019: Red carpet looks from your favorite stars
See Broadway stars walk the red carpet at Radio City Music Hall in New York City at the 73rd Annual Tony Awards
Jayme Closs case: Recently released evidence photos
At Jake Patterson's sentencing hearing, prosecutors showed a select few evidence photos to the court and asked that Patterson be sentenced to life in prison for the murders of Jayme Closs' parents and the 13-year-old's kidnapping
Summer music 2019
It's summertime - time for music at festivals and venues across the country
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Sneak peek: Defending DJ
Inside a family’s mission to restore their son’s reputation seven years after he was fatally shot by a police officer. CBS News special correspondent James Brown reports Saturday, June 22 at 10/9c on CBS.
Pride Plays festival celebrates LGBTQ theater
Pride Plays co-producers Doug Nevin and Michael Urie joined CBS News to discuss their 5-day theater festival in New York. It commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising, which led to greater recognition for gay rights.
Retailers roll out rainbow merch for Pride
The value of the LGBTQ market is not lost on businesses trying to win over consumers during Pride Month.
Is Trump really "draining the swamp"?
President Trump promises he will "drain the swamp" if he's reelected, but many of his appointees have lobbying or corporate ties. CBS News White House reporter Kathryn Watson joined CBSN to discuss the president's promise.
Missouri abortion clinic license at stake
Missouri's last remaining abortion clinic, Planned Parenthood of St. Louis, says it will not comply with a new state requirement to conduct a second pelvic exam before an abortion. CBS News reporter Kate Smith joined CBSN with more on what's at stake.