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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Millions in small business aid went to "hate groups"
One anti-immigrant group's leader says he's against the Paycheck Protection Program, but had obligation to take money.
Online retailer Shein slammed for selling swastika necklace
The company said the necklaces were meant to symbolize "spirituality and good fortune."
Claim accuses Tyson, JBS of racial discrimination during COVID outbreaks
Labor groups allege the meatpacking companies failed to protect workers in a civil rights complaint lodged with USDA.
2.3 million Americans sought jobless aid last week
Some 1.3 million Americans filed for unemployment assistance last week, and another 1 million put in for self-employed aid.
Retailers nix coconut milk from suppliers using monkey labor
Animal activist group PETA says undercover investigation found chained macaque monkeys forced into manual labor.
Bed Bath & Beyond to close 200 stores
Company will shutter 1 in 5 stores and remake many remaining outlets into online order-servicing and curbside pick-up.
United warns of 36,000 layoffs, nearly half its U.S. staff
A drastically smaller United would be the clearest signal yet of how deeply the pandemic is hurting the airline industry.
Florida man fired after mask meltdown at Costco
Man's videotaped tirade after being asked to follow public health requirement at store ultimately costs him his job.
Are indoor dining delays the final straw for restaurants?
"Anybody that thinks that outdoor dining is a solution needs to have their head examined," said one restaurant owner.
Starbucks to require customer face masks July 15
In the absence of a national mandate, Starbucks will require that everyone mask up or else have their coffee delivered.
Unemployment benefits: Do you have to pay taxes on them?
Almost 1 in 3 jobless workers mistakenly believe their unemployment benefits are tax-free.
Pandemic "dream job": $1,000 to play Animal Crossing
HighSpeedInternet.com says it's looking for an "average, everyday person" to play the game for 50 hours.
Treasury names small businesses receiving PPP loans
The names make up less than 15% of the nearly 5 million small businesses that received forgivable, low-interest loans.
The math of masks: a $1 trillion boost for ailing US economy
Economists say national mask mandate would help U.S. avoid a 5% drop in GDP from COVID-19 spread. That's about $3,000 per American.
A second stimulus check? Here's how much you could get
President Trump says Americans may soon receive another stimulus payment to help weather the coronavirus recession.
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"Watermelon snow" in Italian Alps may be climate change red flag
The bizarre pink snow can accelerate snow melt in the fragile mountain region.
Retailers nix coconut milk from suppliers using monkey labor
Animal activist group PETA says undercover investigation found chained macaque monkeys forced into manual labor.
Border apprehensions rose in June, despite expulsions policy
Border officials have carried out more than 70,000 expulsions of migrants under an emergency coronavirus order.
Expert sees "new level of repression" in Russian journalist's arrest
Many see detention of former defense reporter Ivan Safronov as the latest example of the Putin regime's efforts to silence independent journalists.
COVID-weary Japanese turn to cars for shelter from deadly flooding
Japan is accustomed to earthquakes and flooding, but this time disaster has struck amid a health crisis, turning a trusted system on its head.
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Michael Cohen back in custody after refusing terms of home confinement
Cohen had been furloughed in May over concerns about the coronavirus pandemic within the federal prison system.
"The Wonder Years" reboot pilot featuring Black family in the works
The possible series is set in the late 1960s, the same era in which the original show began — but this time it will center around the life of a Black family instead of a White one.
Tammy Duckworth fires back at Tucker Carlson, Trump campaign
The senator said she won't be deterred by "self-serving, insecure men who can't tell the difference between true patriotism and hateful nationalism."
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Supreme Court rules on Trump tax returns
In one case, the high court ruled 7-2 in favor of Manhattan D.A. Cyrus Vance, who is conducting a criminal investigation into the president's business dealings and hush-money payments.
Death of Black man found hanging from tree ruled a suicide
Robert Fuller had prior reports of suicidal idealization and he had disclosed that "he did have a plan to kill himself," according to the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department.
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Michael Cohen back in custody after refusing terms of home confinement
Cohen had been furloughed in May over concerns about the coronavirus pandemic within the federal prison system.
Tammy Duckworth fires back at Tucker Carlson, Trump campaign
The senator said she won't be deterred by "self-serving, insecure men who can't tell the difference between true patriotism and hateful nationalism."
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Supreme Court rules on Trump tax returns
In one case, the high court ruled 7-2 in favor of Manhattan D.A. Cyrus Vance, who is conducting a criminal investigation into the president's business dealings and hush-money payments.
Claim accuses Tyson, JBS of racial discrimination during COVID outbreaks
Labor groups allege the meatpacking companies failed to protect workers in a civil rights complaint lodged with USDA.
Judge asks for full appeals court review of Michael Flynn case
Two weeks ago a three-judge appeals court panel ordered District Judge Emmet Sullivan to drop the criminal case against the former national security adviser.
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"The Wonder Years" reboot pilot featuring Black family in the works
The possible series is set in the late 1960s, the same era in which the original show began — but this time it will center around the life of a Black family instead of a White one.
Zoo toy creator puts on free show
At a time when so many are starving for entertainment, a Chicago man is captivating his neighborhood with a lockdown puppet show from his own balcony. Adriana Diaz reports.
Search continues for missing actress Naya Rivera
Divers and rescuers are scouring California's Lake Piru for missing actress Naya Rivera. Rivera, best known for her role in "Glee," has been missing since Wednesday. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Pandemic "dream job": $1,000 to play Animal Crossing
HighSpeedInternet.com says it's looking for an "average, everyday person" to play the game for 50 hours.
Celebrities react to disappearance of "Glee" actress Naya Rivera
A search resumed Thursday for the 33-year-old who went missing on a lake in California during a boat trip with her young son.
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Equipment makers hinder repairs of ventilators, critics say
Nearly half of hospital biomedical techs denied access to service information including manuals to fix ventilators.
Walmart reportedly launching subscription service
The $98 membership comes with same-day grocery delivery and early deals access, according to a report.
Facebook civil rights audit: "Serious setbacks" hurt progress
The audit recommends a "civil rights infrastructure" for the social media giant, but its suggestions aren't binding.
U.S. considers banning TikTok and other apps, Pompeo says
Pompeo doesn't recommend downloading the app unless "you want your private information in the hands of the Chinese Communist Party."
Uber acquires food delivery app Postmates
With Postmates buyout, Uber becomes the nation's No. 2 food delivery service, while DoorDash remains the leader.
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"Watermelon snow" in Italian Alps may be climate change red flag
The bizarre pink snow can accelerate snow melt in the fragile mountain region.
Most expensive medical procedures in the U.S., ranked
These pricey surgeries are the most expensive in the country.
California condors spotted in Sequoia after nearly 50 years
The giant birds were known to nest inside massive sequoia trees before their near-extinction in the 1980s.
Is the coronavirus airborne? Scientists say it's "a real risk"
The World Health Organization has said the coronavirus is only confirmed to be airborne during certain medical procedures, but many experts disagree.
Rare case of brain-destroying amoeba confirmed in Florida
Naegleria fowleri is contacted when contaminated water enters through a person's nose and is found in warm freshwater.
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California, Florida and Texas report highest daily virus death tolls
The country's three biggest states are reporting their largest one-day death tolls since the pandemic began.
Claim accuses Tyson, JBS of racial discrimination during COVID outbreaks
Labor groups allege the meatpacking companies failed to protect workers in a civil rights complaint lodged with USDA.
Starbucks to require customer face masks July 15
In the absence of a national mandate, Starbucks will require that everyone mask up or else have their coffee delivered.
Feds charge phony church with selling toxic bleach as COVID-19 cure
Florida family allegedly pitched product that had U.S. regulators receiving reports of hospitalizations and death.
Florida faces surge in virus cases as Disney World starts to reopen
The Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom are welcoming some passholders for a "preview" and will officially reopen on Saturday.
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Online retailer Shein slammed for selling swastika necklace
The company said the necklaces were meant to symbolize "spirituality and good fortune."
Claim accuses Tyson, JBS of racial discrimination during COVID outbreaks
Labor groups allege the meatpacking companies failed to protect workers in a civil rights complaint lodged with USDA.
Retailers nix coconut milk from suppliers using monkey labor
Animal activist group PETA says undercover investigation found chained macaque monkeys forced into manual labor.
Bed Bath & Beyond to close 200 stores
Company will shutter 1 in 5 stores and remake many remaining outlets into online order-servicing and curbside pick-up.
Starbucks to require customer face masks July 15
In the absence of a national mandate, Starbucks will require that everyone mask up or else have their coffee delivered.
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Michael Cohen back in custody after refusing terms of home confinement
Cohen had been furloughed in May over concerns about the coronavirus pandemic within the federal prison system.
5 arrested in death of rapper Pop Smoke in Los Angeles
Pop Smoke, whose real name is Bashar Jackson, was killed in February.
Teen recounts seeing dad shot, surviving 30 hours lost in the woods
Jack Gershman bolted into the forest when his dad was shot for reasons that remain a mystery. Then he got lost, and his phone died.
Notorious kidnapper ran gold mine and Christmas tree farm from prison
A "48 Hours" investigation shows how Frederick Woods lived behind bars – he married three times and bought a pricey mansion with an ocean view
Rare photos from the 1976 Chowchilla bus kidnapping
A look inside the truck trailer where 26 abducted school children and their bus driver were buried alive -- and later escaped
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NASA, Boeing work to resume Starliner flights
Some 80 recommendations are being implemented to prevent a repeat of problems marring the previous Starliner test flight.
Rocket Lab declares Electron launch failure
The innovative Electron rocket suffered a malfunction while its second stage was firing.
How to watch Fourth of July weekend's "buck moon" lunar eclipse
In lieu of fireworks, skywatchers can look up to see multiple celestial events this weekend.
Second spacewalk in a row to upgrade station
Spacewalking astronauts are picking up where they left off, with another round of space station battery replacements.
Mars rover launch delayed to July 30
NASA remains confident the $2.4 billion rover will be on its way before the planetary launch window closes around August 15.
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Rare photos from the 1976 Chowchilla bus kidnapping
A look inside the truck trailer where 26 abducted school children and their bus driver were buried alive -- and later escaped
Most expensive medical procedures in the U.S., ranked
These pricey surgeries are the most expensive in the country.
Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
Looking for something fresh to watch? These are the top films available on the streaming platform.
How accurate is Hamilton?
Did history really happen the way the hit show portrays it?
Oscar best picture winners ranked from worst to best
We ranked every Oscars best picture winner in history according to their Rotten Tomatoes ratings
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Former cop charged in Rayshard Brooks shooting
The former Atlanta police officer who shot and killed Rayshard Brooks on Friday night has been charged with murder and aggravated assault, along with other charges. Mark Strassmann reports.
Trump calls 99% of COVID-19 cases "harmless"
President Trump declared "99%" of COVID-19 cases to be "totally harmless" during Fourth of July remarks over the weekend, prompting backlash from mayors of both political parties. The president's FDA commissioner struggled to provide a factual basis for the president's claim. Paula Reid reports.
Mass protests after Atlanta cop fatally shoots black man
Atlanta's mayor issued an executive order requiring offices to de-escalate situations following the protests sparked by the death of 27-year-old Rayshard Brooks, who was shot and killed by police during an arrest. The Brooks family continues to grieve and demand justice. Mark Strassmann reports.
Trump wanted huge military response to protest
President Trump initially wanted to deploy 10,000 troops to Washington D.C., following last week's protests over the death of George Floyd. High-ranking members of Mr. Trump's Cabinet managed to dissuade him of the idea. Ben Tracy reports.
Coronavirus cases continue to rise
There's a notable rise in new coronavirus cases in several states, particularly in populous states like California, Texas and Florida. More than 2 million Americans have been infected thus far and the national death toll is now at 115,000. Janet Shamlian reports.