NASA image shows "ghostly cosmic hand" 16,000 light-years from Earth
NASA's Imaging X-Ray Polarimetry Explorer telescope studied the nebula for about 17 days, the agency said, marking the longest time it has focused on one object.
NASA's Imaging X-Ray Polarimetry Explorer telescope studied the nebula for about 17 days, the agency said, marking the longest time it has focused on one object.
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.
It's the third leak of heat-dissipating coolant on the International Space Station in less than a year, but officials say the crew is in no danger.
In a dramatic 13-minute plunge back to Earth, the OSIRIS-REx sample return capsule safely landed in Utah after seven years in space.
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.
NASA called the Parker Solar Probe's flight "not only an impressive feat of engineering, but a huge boon for the scientific community."
NASA officials stressed that the group found no evidence that UAPs are "extraterrestrial" in nature, but said some of the objects cannot be explained.
None of the asteroids pose any threat to Earth, according to NASA's Asteroid Watch dashboard.
The powerful James Webb Space Telescope revealed "crescent-like structures" within the SN 1987A supernova.
On Aug. 30, you will be able to see the month's second full moon, also known as a blue moon. It will appear bigger and brighter than usual, making it a supermoon, too.
The astronauts from 4 countries will dock at the International Space Station on Sunday.
The successful landing capped a four-year effort to recover from a 2019 crash, demonstrating India's growing space prowess.
Russia's Luna-25 probe ended in failure after thruster misfire caused a crash landing.
Data from NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration show July 2023 was hotter than any month on record.
NASA shared an update on the next stage of its Artemis missions, where crews will journey around the moon and back to Earth in November 2024.
NASA has heard a "heartbeat" from its Voyager 2 spacecraft after a wrong command accidentally cut off communications.
August features a pair of supermoons. The second supermoon will be a rare blue moon.
NASA said that redirecting an asteroid could lead to "a cluster of threatening boulders heading in our direction."
The stellar nursery in the Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex features about 50 young stars, all similar to Earth's sun or smaller.
Nancy Levenson, the interim director of the Space Telescope Science Institute, joined CBS News Philadelphia to discuss what's next for the space telescope.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has produced perhaps the most spectacular image of Saturn ever. This is the first near-infrared observation of the planet, detailing the planet's ring system, with three of its moons clearly visible.
The scientists will stay at a mock Mars base in Texas, where they will conduct simulated spacewalks, grow crops and do experiments to help NASA understand what it would be like for humans to live on the planet.
Around the world, people can catch a sweet treat in the night sky this weekend.
The 16-member independent study group is set to release a report detailing the findings of its investigation later this summer.
Over 30,000 runners from all over the world competed in the Broad Street Run, but one participant had a special mission.
A study from Oregon State University finds that kids and dogs share a unique bond.
I-95 fully reopened in both directions Sunday in Norwalk, Connecticut, days after a tanker truck caught fire and badly damaged a bridge.
Maryland State Police are investigating a single vehicle bus crash that claimed a life and closed all northbound lanes on I-95 Sunday morning.
"Sunday Morning" has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the country singer's first post-stroke song, "Where That Came From," which blends art with artificial intelligence in a recording that captures Travis' country heart.
Over 30,000 runners from all over the world competed in the Broad Street Run, but one participant had a special mission.
A study from Oregon State University finds that kids and dogs share a unique bond.
I-95 fully reopened in both directions Sunday in Norwalk, Connecticut, days after a tanker truck caught fire and badly damaged a bridge.
Maryland State Police are investigating a single vehicle bus crash that claimed a life and closed all northbound lanes on I-95 Sunday morning.
"Sunday Morning" has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the country singer's first post-stroke song, "Where That Came From," which blends art with artificial intelligence in a recording that captures Travis' country heart.
Over 30,000 runners from all over the world competed in the Broad Street Run, but one participant had a special mission.
A study from Oregon State University finds that kids and dogs share a unique bond.
Rainy conditions are sweeping into the Philadelphia region Sunday as the Broad Street Run is underway.
The 45th Annual Broad Street Run happens Sunday, May 5. Here's how to get there and where to park.
Ranger Suárez pitched six strong innings, Whit Merrifield homered and the streaking Philadelphia Phillies routed the San Francisco Giants 14-3 on Saturday night.
Rainy conditions are sweeping into the Philadelphia region Sunday as the Broad Street Run is underway.
A vacant motel in Absecon is coming back to life with the help of some volunteers. The organization has spent the past year transforming the space for veterans experiencing homelessness or in need of housing.
Washington Township police in Gloucester County said a loose pig named Pumba was brought home safely after he escaped his enclosure on Friday.
It looks like steady rain will hold off a few hours after the Broad Street Run starts on Sunday, May 5 in Philadelphia.
Colonial Manor United Methodist Church in West Deptford, New Jersey is rising from the ashes following an arson, and it's all thanks to help from the community.
Rainy conditions are sweeping into the Philadelphia region Sunday as the Broad Street Run is underway.
It looks like steady rain will hold off a few hours after the Broad Street Run starts on Sunday, May 5 in Philadelphia.
Tune in on Thursday, June 20, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. as we help raise money for childhood cancer research.
Philadelphia's weather is definitely cooling down from earlier in the week, and the region will see rain on the weekend.
A program is working to preserve the past as several military monuments sit near Brandywine Park in Wilmington that haven't been touched or cleaned in decades.
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
A local teen is leading the charge of over a hundred young people having their hearts checked in Flourtown to honor her sister's memory.
After experiencing female athlete triad herself, medical student Hanna Blankemeier is working to raise awareness.
Cassie Donahue and her mom Jane are lacing up their sneakers for Sunday's Broad Street Run and it's all for a good cause. The duo is helping raise money for cancer research in honor of their late father and husband.
Recall involves shelled walnuts distributed in 19 states and sold in bulk bins at natural food and co-op stores.
California is partnering with a New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company to purchase a generic version of Narcan, the most well-known version of naloxone that can save a person's life during an opioid overdose.
Regulators have closed Republic First Bank's 32 branches in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York and they will be taken over by Fulton Bank.
For the second time in a month, Aramark union workers will go on strike, this time during Game 3 of the Philadelphia 76ers-New York Knicks playoff series at the Wells Fargo Center.
From a new Taylor Swift to an exclusive Pearl Jam "Dark Matter" vinyl, Record Store Day 2024 will be a big one for record stores in the Philadelphia area and worldwide.
Wawa is officially in central Pennsylvania.
The 45th Annual Broad Street Run happens Sunday, May 5. Here's how to get there and where to park.
A tractor-trailer truck got stuck under an Amtrak bridge on Route 420 in Prospect Park, Pennsylvania on Friday morning.
A driver and passenger on Route 202 were killed after their vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic and struck a car-carrier truck in North Wales, Pennsylvania on Monday, according to police.
Starting Monday, the city of Philadelphia is cracking down on drivers who park on streets in the 14 neighborhoods being cleaned as part of the Mechanical Street Cleaning program.
The fatal crash in Boothwyn shut down Route 322 from Chelsea Parkway to Creek Parkway for several hours on Wednesday afternoon.
Ranger Suárez pitched six strong innings, Whit Merrifield homered and the streaking Philadelphia Phillies routed the San Francisco Giants 14-3 on Saturday night.
It was just the 10th Kentucky Derby decided by a nose, and the first since Grindstone wore the garland of red roses in 1996.
Trea Turner expects to miss six weeks of the Phillies' season after he injured his left hamstring, according to multiple reports.
Bohm extended his hitting streak to 16 games with an RBI single, Marsh drove in two runs and the surging Philadelphia Phillies defeated the San Francisco Giants 4-3.
The report Spencer Turnbull will remain in the Philadelphia Phillies rotation is on hold, for now.
"Sunday Morning" has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the country singer's first post-stroke song, "Where That Came From," which blends art with artificial intelligence in a recording that captures Travis' country heart.
The 2024 Met Gala theme is "The Garden of Time" — to go along with the spring exhibition, titled "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion."
There's plenty to do in Philadelphia this weekend: a Star Wars-themed haunted house, monster trucks, a Harry Potter-themed drag brunch, concerts and musicals.
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See who's nominated for the 77th annual Tony Awards. The Tonys will air live on CBS and Paramount+ on Sunday, June 16.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
ASAP is holding a free-week long program that will teach girls in Philadelphia schools how to play chess.
Great Valley High School senior Lucca Ruggieri is already working his dream job: campaign manager for Republican Neil Young's run at Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District.
While students aren't using real tattoo machines, an elective class at West Philadelphia High School is teaching students the techniques to create intricate tattoo designs.
William Bodine High School's robotics team is one of a few schools in the area set to represent Philadelphia at the FIRST Robotics Competition World Championship in Texas.
Two Bucks County girls wrestling medal winners are hopeful more young women will get involved in the male-dominated sport.
A Plymouth Township patrol sergeant says participating in the Broad Street Run after battling cancer will be a moment he "won't forget." CBS News Philadelphia reporter Ryan Hughes has his inspiring story. ---------- We serve more than the city of Philadelphia, and we deliver a lot more than news. Fiercely committed to the communities we serve, we’re covering and discovering the stories that impact your life. From Center City and the Philly suburbs to Delaware and South Jersey, we're uncovering the heart behind the headline and investing in the communities we call home. Subscribe on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSPHILLY Check out our content: https://newsin.bio/cbsphiladelphia Follow us on X: @CBSPhiladelphia Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cbsphiladelphia/ Follow us on TikTok: @CBSPhiladelphia
A study from Oregon State University finds that kids and dogs are a very special pairing. It found dogs synchronize their behavior with children and their adult caretakers. Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson has more in this week's Pet Project. __________ Subscribe on YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/CBSPHILLY Follow us on X: @CBSPhiladelphia Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cbsphiladelphia/ Follow us on TikTok: @CBSPhiladelphia Follow us on Instagram: @CBSPhiladelphia
Showers are spreading across the Delaware Valley on Sunday and are expected to be an all-day event. This wet weather is expected to carry into the upcoming week across the region. Meteorologist Tammie Souza reports.
A South Jersey police department is saluting its officers for bringing home the bacon...literally. Washington Township police officers were called to the Heatherwood neighborhood Friday for a report of a loose pig.
Cardinal O'Hara High School students in Springfield, Delaware County exceeded their fundraising goal in the 10th annual Danny Hammond Dance Marathon. They raised more than $120,000 which is $10,000 more than their goal.