Almanac: Instant coffee
On August 11, 1903, Japanese-American chemist Satori Kato received a U.S. patent for his method of making instant coffee in tablet form
Science
Climate change and overfishing increasing mercury levels in fish
Climate change "is not just about what the weather is like in 10 years," said researcher Amina Schartup. "It's also about what's on your plate in the next five."
India plants 220 million trees in a single day
More than a million people in Northern India came together Friday to combat climate change
Scientists distill vodka from Chernobyl's radioactive zone
Shots, anyone?
Nature up close: The vitality of grasslands
Grasslands, or prairies, provide essential habitat and food sources for many species, and harbor a rich diversity of plants and animals
A meteor large enough to see from Earth just hit Jupiter
The rare moment was captured with nothing more than a backyard telescope in Texas
Want seagulls to stop stealing your food? Try this
New research shows you may be able to avoid being a victim of seagull theft with some simple eye contact
UN: Climate change threatens food supply
A new report by the United Nations warns that the world's food supply is at risk, and the window to save the planet is closing. CBS News contributing meteorologist Jeff Berardelli explains what we can do to reduce our carbon footprint.
Staring down seagulls may protect your food
Scientists may have found a way to prevent seagulls from stealing your food: stare them down. A study by researchers in Great Britain tested dozens of gulls in southwestern England, and the birds took more time to steal a potato chip if a person was facing them. Comedian Hasan Minhaj, host of the Netflix show "Patriot Act," shared the story during his appearance on "CBS This Morning."
EPA reauthorizes use of "cyanide bombs" to kill wildlife
The devices "inhumanely and indiscriminately killing thousands of animals every year," according to the Center for Biological Diversity
Jane Doe's attorney says "she was incapable of consent," alleges cover-up
Christa Pike critically ill, intubated after botched execution, attorneys say
FlyDubai co-pilot was fired from Oman Air job for "extremist views," sources say
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Trump vows Iran war to end "very quickly" as more troops head to Mideast
Judge says federal law banning noncitizen voting is unconstitutional
Pathologist to present findings questioning whether Epstein killed himself
Trump says Europe will release "massive amount" of diesel oil from stockpiles
Photo of Jane Doe shared in Snapchat group on night of alleged rape
