From "flat Earth" to climate denial, kids are deluged with fake science
"It's a big issue that goes way beyond science education," one educator says.
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The War On Science
In the age of misinformation, evidence-based science is under fire. Private schools with questionable curriculums, public schools that sidestep scientific topics, and a growing abundance of conspiratorial YouTube videos are hindering our ability to separate scientific facts from beliefs or opinions. Yet as Adam Yamaguchi reports in this CBS Reports documentary, educators are finding ways to fight back.
Climate change fueled Australia's bushfires
A new study by a group of leading climate scientists analyzes the impact of climate change on this year's devastating fire season in Australia, and concludes that it made conditions significantly worse. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN to explain the findings.
Climate change made Australia's fire season worse
"People ask me, is this a new normal for Australia? It's worse than that," one scientist said.
Climate change a key issue for voters
Environmental policy is set to be a key issue as voters head to the polls on Super Tuesday. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN to discuss why climate change matters more this year than ever before.
Florida man finds trove of valuable treasures from 1715 shipwreck
Treasure hunter Jonah Martinez located the coins using a metal detector. He was able to dig out 22 silver coins he estimates are worth about $6,000.
Always wanted to be an astronaut? NASA is now hiring
The job would certainly be out of this world.
Nature up close: Plants that steal or kill for nutrients
Several rare plant species found at New York's Letchworth State Park don't rely on photosynthesis to survive
Misinformation on Amazon fires could mean more to come
"All this fire didn't happen," one farmer said, despite all the evidence to the contrary.
Biggest known explosion in the universe spotted by astronomers
The eruption was so intense it punched a crater the size of fifteen Milky Way galaxies into a part of space hundreds of millions of light-years away.
ICE crackdown prompts some Texas Latinos to turn away from Trump
Iran has "increased efforts to target U.S. personnel," intel chief warns
DOJ sues to block Alaska Senate certification if Sullivan loses
2 ex-FBI officials charged with lying about Hunter Biden's laptop
Intel Democrats on how they'll react if Trump alleges election meddling
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Trump's U.N. ambassador says Iran war could drag on for another year
Judge allows Jane Doe anonymity in Cornell sexual assault lawsuit
DOJ demands that some California counties set aside alleged noncitizen ballots
