4,000-year-old rock becomes a "treasure map" for archaeologists
The so-called Saint-Belec slab was found at the site of a tomb and claimed as Europe's oldest known map by researchers.
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"Ring of fire" eclipse seen across the U.S.
Thousands of sky gazers from Oregon to Texas looked to the skies Saturday morning to catch a glimpse of the rare partial solar eclipse named the "ring of fire" because the moon doesn't quite cover the sun. Omar Villafranca has more.
In Photos: "Ring of fire" eclipse dazzles viewers
Americans from Oregon to Texas were able to view this weekend's eclipse.
Researchers work to extend pets' lives
Scientific research being conducted to extend the lifespans of animals could do more than just keep beloved pets alive longer: It could even help humans. The Dog Aging Project is a wide-ranging study involving more than 46,000 dogs and seeing the impact of a drug called rapamycin, which has been shown to extend the lifespan of mice and fruit flies. Dana Jacobson has more.
NASA launches Psyche probe on 6-year voyage to rare asteroid
The asteroid Psyche may be a sample of planetary core material left over from the birth of the solar system 4.5 billion years ago.
Air quality has been horrible this year — and not just due to wildfire smoke
Smoke from wildfires is not the only reason for poor air quality this year. It turns out, those wildfires created another kind of pollution: Ozone.
"Luminescent" photo of horseshoe crab wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year prize
A photo of golden horseshoe crab –one of the world's most ancient animals – earned a marine photographer the grand title in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest.
X-rays of the "Mona Lisa" reveal new secret about masterpiece
New research suggests the Italian Renaissance master may have been in a particularly experimental mood when he painted the "Mona Lisa" early in the 16th century
Human footprints in U.S. date back 21,000 to 23,000 years: study
It was previously believed humans existed in North America somewhere between 13,500 and 16,000 years ago, but these footprints are much older.
Deaths mount from flash floods scientists had warned about for years
Scientists have warned for decades that India's Himalayan glacial lakes are disasters waiting to happen. Climate change means they aren't waiting any more.
FlyDubai co-pilot was likely lone wolf, Israeli investigators believe
CBS News poll finds Democrats maintain House advantage amid concern about prices
Tennessee prison system head to resign after failed Christa Pike execution
Debris found of medical plane that went missing near Nantucket with 6 on board
Supreme Court gears up for new term with major cases on climate change, guns
Cornell president says school "must do better" amid criticism of its investigation
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Senior Trump administration officials met to discuss Iran war at Camp David
Trump urges daylight saving time bill supporters to personally call Sen. Cotton
