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An experiment that turned carbon dioxide into ethanol could have major implications for the electric grid of the future
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
Scientists believe that energy created from nuclear fusion is not only inevitable, but is the best option for fueling the future
Six electric cabs introduced in pilot program to see how they can operate in one of world's busiest cities
CBSNews.com's Jessica Hartogs hitched a ride in a 100 percent electric taxi
With help from the Mojave Desert sun, Lancaster, Calif. plans to become the solar power 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
CBSNews.com gets up-close look at the lab tasked with developing batteries that last longer, cost less
Jeff Chamberlain takes CBSNews.com inside the laboratories of the nation's battery hub. Alexander Trowbridge reports.
New hybrid turbine system set for testing in Japan designed to capture the power of both the wind and the sea simultaneously
Verdant Power is trying to turn the current in New York City's East River into energy -- without hurting the fish
Verdant Power has ambitious plans to use the strong currents of New York City's East River to one day power homes and businesses
Could hydrogen fuel cell cars dominate tomorrow's roads? CBSNews.com tries one out.
CBSNews.com gets behind the wheel of a hydrogen fuel cell car, a potential prototype of a part of clean travel to come
CBSNews.com asked the experts at Argonne National Laboratory what lies ahead
From keeping toxins out of the environment to protecting your skin from the sun, recycling efforts yield a range of positives
Materials from recycled batteries end up in things we put on our bodies and even in our breakfast
Argonne expert discusses flowable batteries
Chris Johnson talks hybrid liquid-air batteries
Argonne expert discusses batteries after lithium ion
Battery experts at Argonne National Laboratory discuss the future of energy storage
25-year-old American invents soccer ball that can power light for three hours after being played with for 30 minutes
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
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
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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Eagles and Chiefs, step aside! It's time for the biggest game of the year: Puppy Bowl XIX
The big game is nearly here. But first, see your favorite players compete in dodgeball, flag football and more.
The proposed standards would reduce weekly sodium limits and emphasize products that are primarily whole grain.
A police department spokesperson said the design was meant to honor the history and legacy of Black officers. Many did not see it that way.
President Biden addressed the Democratic National Committee's winter meeting in Philadelphia.
"We know as a matter of intelligence that he's instructed the People's Liberation Army to be ready by 2027 to conduct a successful invasion," Burns also said.
Extreme cold plus powerful wind is a dangerous combination. "It's painful," one meteorologist said.
Jurors found the Tesla CEO didn't mislead investors in claiming he had lined up funding to take the car company public.
Tired of after-work emails and calls? Lawmakers across the globe are pushing back on the blurring of work and home life.
Unemployment rate is lowest since 1969, as some employers continue to hire new workers — especially in key industries.
Streaming company said a crackdown is coming by March, but a similar effort in other countries yielded mixed results.
Hundreds of thousands of Americans moved last year. The reason? Think housing costs, jobs and taxes.
President Biden addressed the Democratic National Committee's winter meeting in Philadelphia.
"We know as a matter of intelligence that he's instructed the People's Liberation Army to be ready by 2027 to conduct a successful invasion," Burns also said.
GOP lawmakers have incorrectly blamed the spike in fentanyl overdoses on migrants, whom they blame for bringing the drugs across the border.
At least 16 unpaid tickets, totaling more than $3,400, are tied to a car associated with Santos, records show.
Author Jon Meacham, chief White House speechwriter Vinay Reddy and longtime aides Anita Dunn, Bruce Reed and Mike Donilon will join Biden.
Federal regulators have linked the drops to over 50 reports of eye infection and one death.
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook and critical care specialist at NYU Langone Dr. Deepak Pradhan join "CBS Mornings" to demonstrate life-saving techniques when a person goes into cardiac arrest.
Global Pharma's eye drops have been linked to a U.S. outbreak which has led to at least five people losing their vision.
The FDA's investigation found a range of issues at the ice cream manufacturer that contributed to the outbreak, including a lack of a written food safety plan.
Dr. Ashish Jha said he was hopeful insurers would still cover COVID-19 tests after the official end of the public health emergency.
Jurors found the Tesla CEO didn't mislead investors in claiming he had lined up funding to take the car company public.
GOP lawmakers have incorrectly blamed the spike in fentanyl overdoses on migrants, whom they blame for bringing the drugs across the border.
Pete Reed "always kept everybody else around him safe," his wife told CBS News. "I heard from someone that he was protecting someone else with his body when he died."
His latest film, "No Bears," was released in September while he was behind bars. The AP and The New York Times named it one of the top 10 films of the year.
The test launch is expected during joint military drills that already had the U.S. "concerned" about their timing around the anniversary of Russia's Ukraine invasion.
Streaming company said a crackdown is coming by March, but a similar effort in other countries yielded mixed results.
You can watch the Grammy Awards on CBS and streaming on Paramount+ starting at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on Sunday.
de Rossi walked into her birthday wearing a wedding gown, which shocked DeGeneres.
Connie Britton joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new series, "Dear Edward." The show is about a 12-year-old boy who becomes the lone survivor of a plane crash. Britton stars as Dee Dee Cameron, a wealthy and privileged woman who loses her husband in the crash. Britton discusses the inspiration behind her character.
Hulu's "The 1619 Project" is a six-part docuseries that expands upon "The 1619 Project," created by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones and The New York Times Magazine. Hannah-Jones joins "CBS Mornings" for a closer look at the project and where she sees the current state of race relations in America.
A new OODA report warns that Chinese-manufactured microchips embedded in smart devices such as fridges and laptops, pose a threat to U.K. national security. The author of the report, Charles Parton, joined CBS News to discuss how such microchips could also impact U.S. national security.
Streaming company said a crackdown is coming by March, but a similar effort in other countries yielded mixed results.
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
The 2007 phone, which is still sealed and in its box, was likely bought for $499 to $599.
The maker of ChatGPT has released a new tool that can help teachers detect if text was produced by a student or artificial intelligence. Kyle Wiggers, a senior reporter at TechCrunch, joined CBS News to discuss the new tool.
An outbreak of stony coral tissue loss disease threatens to destroy 20 of the 45 species in the world's third-largest coral reef.
The world's third-largest coral reef just off the Florida Keys was once a vibrant habitat for millions of plants and animals. But an outbreak of stony coral tissue loss disease is threatening to destroy it. Scientists are trying to regrow the coral in a lab hundreds of miles away to save it. Manuel Bojorquez takes a look.
The cloned animals are capable of producing 18 tons of milk a year, or 50% more than a typical American cow.
As the Western megadrought continues, investors have been buying up land to secure the water rights that go along with them. Ben Tracy takes a look.
Investment firms are showing a growing interest in an increasingly scarce natural resource in the American West. For some, that's concerning.
Dallas police said Friday they have arrested a man in connection with two monkeys who went missing last week from the Dallas Zoo. The suspect is also charged in connection with the temporary disappearance of a leopard last month. The monkeys were found unharmed in an abandoned house.
GOP lawmakers have incorrectly blamed the spike in fentanyl overdoses on migrants, whom they blame for bringing the drugs across the border.
One of the suspects was arrested after a gunbattle, a sheriff said.
The alleged member of the notorious 'Ndrangheta clan was arrested on Thursday morning after 16 years on the run.
Musbach allegedly began searching for ways to have the teenager killed after he was charged with child pornography.
Astronauts are conducting a spacewalk outside the International Space Station. And NASA is marking 20 years since the space shuttle Columbia disaster. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joined Anne-Marie Green and Janet Shamlian with more on those stories, plus details on the "green comet" passing by Earth.
Columbia's destruction and the loss of its crew triggered a sharp change of course for America's space program.
The surprise bear face spans more than 1 mile across.
"He'll be cheering us all on from the sidelines," Sanchez said of Amazon and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos, who is also her boyfriend.
After 32 launches from Rocket Lab's New Zealand facility, the company is now set for regular flights from Virginia's Eastern Shore.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Matthew Trussler was found dead at the home he shared with his fiancée Melissa Turner. See the evidence that led to authorities piecing together his death.
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
They may have famous names and big careers, but these celebs also ran into financial trouble.
The Orion spacecraft sent back some amazing pictures from its 25-day, 1.4-million-mile journey around the moon.
The Public Interest Declassification Board (PIDB), a government body that advises the president and Congress about classification and safeguarding classified documents, is behind renewed efforts to address a failing government records system. Ezra Cohen, a member of PIDB and former Defense Department official, told CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge that the board last year warned congressional leadership that the records system was "compromised."
A new OODA report warns that Chinese-manufactured microchips embedded in smart devices such as fridges and laptops, pose a threat to U.K. national security. The author of the report, Charles Parton, joined CBS News to discuss how such microchips could also impact U.S. national security.
The 65th Annual Grammy Awards air this Sunday on CBS and Paramount Plus. Billboard editor at large Joe Levy spoke with Catherine Herridge about what to expect.
The tenth day in the murder trial of disgraced former South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh ended with more testimony Friday. Murdaugh is accused of shooting his wife and son. Imran Ansari, a defense criminal attorney at Aidala, Bertuna and Kamins, joined CBS News to discuss the latest developments in the trial.
The Democratic National Committee will vote Saturday on possibly overhauling its presidential primary calendar. The proposed changes would make South Carolina the first state to vote, replacing Iowa. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined Catherine Herridge to discuss the vote.