Q&A: Black scientist Antentor Hinton Jr. talks role of Juneteenth in STEM
Hinton, along with 51 other Black scientists, wrote an article in Cell on the role of Juneteenth in the science field and the barriers and challenges Black scientists face.
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SpaceX launches Indonesian communications satellite
The SATRIA broadband relay station will boost internet connectivity across the vast Indonesian archipelago.
How to watch a rare 5-planet alignment this weekend
The planetary alignment will include Saturn, Neptune, Jupiter, Uranus and Mercury.
Archaeologists find buried mummy next to soccer field in Peru
Mummies and other pre-Hispanic remains have been found in unusual places in the city.
New dinosaur species with "spiked armor" identified on U.K. island
One scientist said the discovery would force a re-think on the variety of species that once inhabited the area, which today is a small island off England's coast known for Jurassic finds.
Life ingredients discovered on Saturn moon
CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest on a spacewalk to upgrade the International Space Station's power grid, new pictures from Mars and a monumental discovery on one of Saturn's moons.
NASA rover "postcard" shows Mars during different times of the day
The panoramic postcard shows multiple landmarks on the planet.
All 5 meerkats died at Philadelphia Zoo from unknown toxin, officials say
In less than a month, the five meerkats became acutely ill and died. Zoo officials suspect the animals were accidentally poisoned by a dye.
Killer whales spotted in rare sighting in New England waters
Killer whales, also known as orcas, are "always unusual to see" in New England waters. A pod was spotted swimming together.
India and Pakistan brace as "very severe" Cyclone Biparjoy closes in
Experts say the world's warming oceans, including the Arabian Sea where Cyclone Biparjoy is churning, are producing more and more powerful storms.
FlyDubai co-pilot was likely lone wolf, Israeli investigators believe
Experts are training AI how to do their jobs
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The Alito Court: A rare interview with the influential Supreme Court justice
Sen. Tillis worries about the "outsized influence" of the executive branch
Key Biden aide recalls "draconian measures" being considered against Israel
CBS News poll finds Democrats maintain House advantage amid concern about prices
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FBI arrests woman accused of surveilling Taiwanese president's son for China
U.S. military removes bombers from U.K. air base following security incident
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