How are earthquakes measured? How today's event stacks up to past quakes
Here's what you need to know about how earthquakes are measured and what the scale of today's East Coast quake was.
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Hyper-sexual "zombie cicadas" expected to emerge this spring
The infected cicadas bizarrely act like nothing is wrong, even though a third of their body has been replaced by fungus.
Earthquake maps show where seismic activity shook the Northeast
People in New York City, New Jersey, Philadelphia and other areas of the Northeast, from Baltimore up through New England, felt the shaking from a 4.8 magnitude earthquake.
How brown rats crawled off ships and conquered U.S. cities
A new study suggests born rats crawled off ships arriving in North America earlier than previously thought and out-competed rodent rivals.
"Cicada-geddon" insect invasion will be biggest in centuries
Trillions of red-eyed periodical cicadas are about to emerge in numbers not seen in many years. Here's where to expect them.
CBS News special report on 1970 eclipse
On March 7, 1970, millions across North America were able to catch a glimpse of a total solar eclipse. Charles Kuralt anchored CBS News' special report "Earth in the Shadow of the Moon."
Solar eclipse to bring economic boost
A total solar eclipse will cross a large section of the U.S. on April 8, and up to 4 million people are expected to travel to be in the “path of totality” for the rare event. It will pump an estimated $1 billion into local economies.
Best places to see the April 8 solar eclipse in the totality path
The total solar eclipse will be visible along a 2,500-mile path. Meteorologists are closely monitoring the latest models, but historical data suggests those hoping to view the corona and see a fully darkened midday sky may find themselves dodging clouds due to April weather patterns.
Building healthier habitats to resist the impacts of climate change
Scientists have prescribed practical steps to heal our warming planet, including returning our towns back to a more natural state. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti explains how taking steps to mitigate the effects of climate change can save us from the trauma of disasters brought about by extreme weather.
Scientists working on AI tech to match dogs to jobs and owners
Researchers in London are developing an AI tool to sort dogs into 5 categories, in a bid to match pooches with their perfect owners.
DOJ takes steps to charge James Comey again
These factors could decide Netanyahu's fate in Israel's election
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Trump's oil and gas stocks gained millions during Iran war
Court dismisses DOJ's request to force California to set aside ballots
Maurene Comey, James Comey's daughter, was unlawfully fired, judge rules
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