New space map reveals treasure trove of mysterious "starquakes"
Astronomers says the data "revolutionizes our understanding of the galaxy."
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Threatened orchid found in Vermont for first time in over a century
Officials at the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department confirmed that botanists discovered the rare orchids, called small whorled pogonia, on conservation land after years of searching.
A fossil hunter found Europe's "largest predatory dinosaur," scientists say
The White Rock spinosaurid was discovered in a lagoonal coastal environment where few dinosaur fossils are normally found.
"Oceans Give, Oceans Take": Their role in climate change
As greenhouse gases warm the Earth, our oceans play a significant role in absorbing heat that helps regulate rising temperatures. But as writer and narrator Robert Krulwich explains, there is a huge price to pay for heating the oceans. He explains why in this first of a series of "CBS Sunday Morning" video essays, based on the work of Aatish Bhatia. Animation directed and designed by Nate Milton. Music by Buck St. Thomas.
Blue Origin launches six more space tourists
Jeff Bezo's Blue Origin sent six more people to the edge of space, to an altitude of more than 60 miles over West Texas. It's the company's fifth tourism flight.
Invasive species meet their match: lab-raised killer bugs
The exotic insects are intentionally set free into the wild to provide biological control against invasive species.
Woman gets 3D printed ear transplant made of her own cells
The "groundbreaking" procedure appears to be the first 3D-printed implant made of living tissues.
Nevada's conservation plan amid drought
Millions of people in southern California are facing new water restrictions thanks to a megadrought crippling the Southwest. But southern Nevada has been conserving water for years. The area's latest move is to tear out all non-functional grass to save nearly 10 billion gallons of water. CBS News senior environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
Scientists to study planets deep in the Milky Way
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope could soon provide some answers about other planets in the far reaches of the Milky Way. Assistant astronomer at the Space Telescope Science Institute Néstor Espinoza speaks with CBS News anchor Lana Zak about the what scientists hope to learn from these other planets.
Chanting climate change activists disrupt Shell shareholders meeting
Some sang "We will, we will stop you!" to the tune of Queen's 1977 rock anthem "We will rock you." Some glued themselves to their seats.
Hurricane Isaias threatens Gulf Coast with rain, flooding. See its path.
These documents tell the story of the Cornell rape allegations
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Trump promises not to resume Iran strikes before midterm elections
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Newly obtained footage shows Iran attack on major U.S. post in Kuwait
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Feds investigate if accused Chinese agent had help in the U.S.
Nicolas Maduro, wife face torture charge in new U.S. indictment
Curtis Flowers, Mississippi man tried for same killings 6 times, dies at 56
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