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Scientists are studying how animals react during solar eclipses.
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Scientists are studying how animals react during solar eclipses.
A Berks County astronomy professor shares tips for watching the eclipse Monday afternoon.
Peter Detterline, an astronomy professor in Berks County, explains what's so exciting about Monday's eclipse for viewers in the United States.
High school students at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy in Philadelphia are working with students from Drexel University to send a weather balloon tens of thousands of feet into the air to take measurements during the April 2024 solar eclipse. The project even has NASA backing. Wakisha Bailey talks with the students involved in the project ahead of the solar eclipse on April 8.
A Friends' Central School teacher is taking 28 students to Vermont to experience the full effects of a total solar eclipse and also educate local elementary school students on the science behind it.
It's almost lanternfly season, and the government still says to smash the pests. But experts say lanternflies are not as damaging to the environment as originally thought.
Meet Cree Carroll, a North Philadelphia 7-year-old who's one of the newest members of Mensa and teaching science on TikTok.
On this week's Focusing on the Future and the first day of Women's History Month, CBS Philadelphia talked with one high school senior who is making history.
A young Philadelphia scientist is looking to help people deal with anxiety in one of the most prestigious science competitions in the country. Wakisha Bailey reports.
An initiative to get more Black students interested in science, technology, engineering and math is underway at The Stearne School in North Philadelphia.
How does fog form? NEXT Weather Meteorologist Grant Gilmore shows you the science behind the low visibility in the Philly region today.
A group of American scientists in Antarctica are searching for the world's oldest piece of ice. The goal is to find an ancient sample that will help us understand the changing climate.
Astronomers have discovered six planets orbiting a bright, nearby star in perfect synchrony like a grand cosmic orchestra.
Researchers were able to attract "one of the world's rarest rodents" in their endangered habitat using glass oil lamps filled with sesame oil.
A Norristown school is helping fight local food insecurity with Green Bronx Machine hydroponic garden.
A new research project from Philadelphia's Monell Center shows artificial intelligence can be as good as -- or better -- than humans at identifying scents.
Dinosaurs have come to town with the newly-arrived Jurassic Quest at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks.
Researchers in heavily drilled Pennsylvania are adding to a body of evidence suggesting links between the natural gas industry and certain health problems.
A rocket carrying a lunar landing craft blasted off on Russia's first moon mission in nearly 50 years, racing to land ahead of an Indian spacecraft.
Federal forecasters are doubling chances of a nasty Atlantic hurricane season this summer and fall.
The settlement was finalized on what would have been Lacks' 103rd birthday.
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.
Star-gazers are already preparing for a big event in 2024. A total solar eclipse will pass over parts of Mexico, the U.S. and Canada on April 8.
Students got an out-of-this-world STEM lesson for free in Pottstown Friday. The group would normally pay hundreds of dollars but a nonprofit stepped in. Kim Hudson reports.
The Chester County Balloon Festival is soaring into action this weekend. Marcella Baietto reports in Kennett Square as Kate Bilo finds out what it takes to get a balloon off the ground.
TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Friday.
Three police officers credited for preventing a potential attack at the University of Delaware were honored Friday.
Police said an officer was injured in a hit-and-run, and the driver eventually crashed into a home about a mile away in North Philly.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Friday.
Three police officers credited for preventing a potential attack at the University of Delaware were honored Friday.
It feels like midwinter in the Philadelphia region, and for a few spots, it even looks the part. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
Police said an officer was injured in a hit-and-run, and the driver eventually crashed into a home about a mile away in North Philly.
City council in Ocean City voted in favor of redeveloping the site of the shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier Thursday night.
TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Friday.
Police said an officer was injured in a hit-and-run, and the driver eventually crashed into a home about a mile away in North Philly.
Everyone is expected to be OK after a crash involving a Smart car and a Philadelphia police patrol vehicle, police said.
There are free and affordable ways to keep your packages safe this holiday season.
Philadelphia police say a man was shot and killed at an apartment building on the 2800 block of Hope Street Friday morning.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
City council in Ocean City voted in favor of redeveloping the site of the shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier Thursday night.
Lumberton Township, New Jersey, Mayor Gina LaPlaca was indicted on child abuse charges Thursday, officials said.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
The Burlington County Prosecutor's Office said Justford Doe and Giovanni Varanese were charged with first-degree murder and other charges for the deaths of two men on Nov. 5.
Three police officers credited for preventing a potential attack at the University of Delaware were honored Friday.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
Federal prosecutors say a Delaware man, Luqmaan Khan, had plans to attack the University of Delaware police department.
The first winter storm of the season is forecast to bring a mix of snow and rain to the Delaware Valley overnight Monday into Tuesday.
The NEXT Weather team is looking ahead to snow and rain in the forecast for the Philadelphia area this week.
A new report highlights the stories of kids who have survived cancer and the importance of research funding.
A little boy from Delaware County is getting his once-in-a-lifetime wish, just in time for the holidays.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Thanks to Shriners Children's Philadelphia, 11-year-old Desa Kaiser has an adaptive wheelchair that she can use for dancing.
Doctors at Main Line Health now have a new kind of robotic surgery that makes recovery quicker and easier for lung cancer patients.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Friday.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer and a van closed I-295 north near the Route 70 exit in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Wednesday.
Part of I-95 North in Philadelphia will be closed overnight this week for roadwork.
Road and sidewalk closures are coming to Logan Circle in Philadelphia so crews can make improvements.
A new traffic pattern will be in place around the Philadelphia Sports Complex on Black Friday after the Eagles-Bears game.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
Rookie VJ Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey each made huge plays in the final seconds as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the short-handed Golden State Warriors.
Jalen Carter is considered week to week after undergoing procedures on both shoulders on Monday, a league source confirms.
Jordan Mailata has been selected as the Philadelphia Eagles' nominee for the 2025 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.
Travis Konecny, Noah Cates and Bobby Brink each had a goal and an assist, and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Sabres 5-2 for their fourth win in five games.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Pennsylvania is investing nearly $50 million into the production of season 2 of the HBO Delco crime drama series "Task."
Mechanicsburg native and comedian Shane Gillis will play the largest headline show of his career at the Linc in July 2026.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
"Task," the Delaware County crime drama series, will return for a second season, HBO announced Thursday.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Sources say police were attempting to tow a female suspect's car when she backed the vehicle into a PPD car and then into the officer and fled the scene. The driver then crashed into a home about a mile away. CBS Philadelphia's Dan Snyder reports.
Reporter Ray Strickland spoke with the three officers who say they’re grateful for the recognition but that they were just doing their job.
Joe Holden has the latest on what's next for Gillian's Wonderland Pier.
Anchor Ukee Washington reports from Rittenhouse Square.
Transport Workers Union Local 234, which has been working without a contract since Nov. 7, represents 5,000 SEPTA subway, trolley and bus operators and mechanics