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A NASA spacecraft orbiting Mars has sent back images of glass deposits which scientists say could hold signs of life on the red planet. CBSN's Kristine Johnson describes the discovery.
After the successful launch of ship designed for a manned mission to Mars, the parachute fell apart exiting Earth's atmosphere. CBS Space Consultant Bill Harwood discussed the malfunction with CBSN.
NASA has test launched a capsule attached to a football stadium sized balloon for a planned mission to Mars. CBSN's Elaine Quijano talks about the launch
Curiosity also collected samples from the area that could help reveal how Mars transitioned from a potentially habitable planet billions of years ago to the frozen desert it is today.
The nonprofit Mars One project has selected 100 finalists out of the more than 200,000 people who applied to be part of the fist human settlement on the Red Planet. Eventually, a crew of 4 people will get one-way tickets to Mars.
Nick Dietz compiles some of the week's best viral videos, including rabbit beer delivery, Lars Andersen's amazing archery and a school snow day sing-along. Plus, unsuspecting riders experience the silent power of Tesla Model S P85D's "insane" mode. To see these videos in their entirety, click HERE.
Astronaut Scott Kelley spoke to CBS news about his plan to spend a year in space aboard the International Space Station while his twin brother Mark stays on earth. As Don Dahler reports, the mission could provide crucial data needed in setting up a trip to Mars.
On Friday, NASA launched an Orion space capsule that may someday send astronaunts to Mars. CBS News' Chip Reid reports from the Kennedy Space Center.
NASA is launching the Orion space capsule Thursday morning. Officials say it's a crucial step toward a manned mission to Mars. Chip Reid reports from the Kennedy Space Center.
The Maven spacecraft, launched by NASA 10 months ago, will orbit for the next year. It traveled more than 450 million miles. Norah O'Donnell reports.
Time Magazine science editor Jeffrey Kluger joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss a new "space race" among private American companies and entrepreneurs. Check out the Time Magazine article here.
NASA is revamping its space program with the new Orion spacecraft designed to take astronauts to the Moon and Mars. The first American astronauts are expected to board Orion in 2021. Ben Tracy reports.
NASA's Ingenuity helicopter is preparing for its first flight on Mars in April. It landed along with the Perseverance rover last month. CBSN's Tanya Rivero has more.
Ingenuity, the first aircraft to attempt a flight on Mars, carries a piece of fabric from the Wright brothers' first airplane.
"CBS This Morning" is teaming up with NASA to share incredible, never-before-seen footage shot by the Mars "Curiosity" rover. Follow "CBS This Morning" on Instagram to see these images all week long.
One Pennsylvania man is hoping to win a trip…to Mars! But it’s not just a visit; he plans to move there and start a community. Mars One is offering one-way tickets to the red planet.
NASA raised eyebrows with a bold statement about humanity’s future at a space conference in Washington. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer and planetarium director at the Franklin Institute Science Museum in Philadelphia joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the plausibility of colonizing the red planet.
Mars has built an expansive new factory on the outskirts of Topeka, Kan., to produce its two best-sellers: Peanut M&M's and Snickers. Elaine Quijano got a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the family that has been making the candy for more than a hundred years.
NASA's Perseverance rover has sent back audio of the noise it makes operating on the red planet. CBSN's Tanya Rivero has details of this first from space.
Perseverance has beamed back the first ever audio recordings of a rover driving across the Martian surface.
NASA astronauts Kate Rubins and Victor Glover spoke to CBSN Boston from the International Space Station about the Artemis moon mission and the recent Mars rover landing. Watch their interview.
A big Hollywood premiere for the new film "Veronica Mars." What's different about this movie is – the fans are the ones who raised the money to get it made. KCAL 9's Suzanne Marques reports from the red carpet.
Spending many months in space can have debilitating effects on the human body. But while astronauts risk radiation exposure and loss of muscle and bone mass, they're still lining up to take part in the next odyssey. Chip Reid reports.
Yancey Strickler, Kickstarter chief executive officer and co-founder, discusses how the crowd-funding website works, its mission, and some of the most popular funded projects -- including a Veronica Mars movie.
The Navajo Nation has provided NASA scientists with a list of 50 names to use for new Martian terrain, including words for "strength," "respect" and "perseverance."
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
The Supreme Court struck down federal limits on the amount of money a political committee can spend in coordination with federal candidates.
A long-term U.S.-Iran peace deal may depend on a separate agreement between Israel and Lebanon. Analysts say that presents a problem.
A heat wave will blast much of the eastern U.S. this week, and forecasters say temperatures will feel even hotter because of the high humidity that's arriving with it.
The earthquakes that hit Venezuela 6 days ago may have damaged or destroyed 58,000 buildings, NASA says, as rescuers race the clock to find survivors.
The Supreme Court upheld state laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restricted participation by transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
The New Jersey congressman missed more than 140 votes since March 5 as those around him declined to give specifics about his medical issue.
American workers' share of the nation's income is at its lowest point in almost 80 years, as more of the economy's gains flow to corporations and investors.
Starting July 1, the government will cap what graduate students may borrow in federal loans, forcing many toward private lenders with higher interest rates.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
The Supreme Court struck down federal limits on the amount of money a political committee can spend in coordination with federal candidates.
The Supreme Court upheld state laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restricted participation by transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
AI tends to "play it safe within a user's preferences," nudging people toward more conventional choices, according to computational social scientist Sandra Matz.
Ford estimates that 1% of the vehicles have the defect, according to the recall notice.
AI tends to "play it safe within a user's preferences," nudging people toward more conventional choices, according to computational social scientist Sandra Matz.
Ford estimates that 1% of the vehicles have the defect, according to the recall notice.
Starting July 1, the government will cap what graduate students may borrow in federal loans, forcing many toward private lenders with higher interest rates.
American workers' share of the nation's income is at its lowest point in almost 80 years, as more of the economy's gains flow to corporations and investors.
For the first time, Medicare will cover GLP-1 drugs prescribed solely for weight loss for eligible beneficiaries at a $50 monthly copay.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
The Supreme Court struck down federal limits on the amount of money a political committee can spend in coordination with federal candidates.
The Supreme Court upheld state laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restricted participation by transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
Starting July 1, the government will cap what graduate students may borrow in federal loans, forcing many toward private lenders with higher interest rates.
One week after Democratic insurgent victories in New York, the focus is now moving to Colorado, where challenges in a trio of races are threatening candidates backed by the party establishment.
Looksmaxxing is a viral and controversial trend that encourages young men to maximize their appearance. Adam Yamaguchi shows why it's resonating with some people.
Starting July 1, the government will cap what graduate students may borrow in federal loans, forcing many toward private lenders with higher interest rates.
For the first time, Medicare will cover GLP-1 drugs prescribed solely for weight loss for eligible beneficiaries at a $50 monthly copay.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Michelle Williams struggled with high blood pressure and swelling for years before she was finally diagnosed with an unusual condition.
Sigfrido Ranucci had just returned home at the time of the explosion, and his daughter had walked by a half-hour before, his employer said.
The earthquakes that hit Venezuela 6 days ago may have damaged or destroyed 58,000 buildings, NASA says, as rescuers race the clock to find survivors.
Prince Harry's request for taxpayer-funded police protection during a visit home this summer was reportedly rejected by U.K. authorities.
Dinosaur fossils are rare to find in Antarctica because of the unforgiving ice caps. But millions of years ago, the region was populated by lush forests.
A long-term U.S.-Iran peace deal may depend on a separate agreement between Israel and Lebanon. Analysts say that presents a problem.
Will Taylor Swift be marrying Travis Kelce this week at Madison Square Garden? Jericka Duncan reports.
According to prosecutors and testimony, Carl Rinsch told Netflix he needed $11 million to finish a show, but spent whopping sums on luxury cars, watches and other goods, including $638,000 on two mattresses.
RoseMarie Terenzio, who was JFK Jr.'s former chief of staff and planned his secret wedding to Carolyn Bessette, said she doesn't think Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are getting married at Madison Square Garden.
Olivia Wilde and Edward Norton, stars of "The Invite" preview the film, which explores the unraveling and evolution of two very different marriages over the course of an unforgettable evening. The two discuss if they brought any of their own experiences to the movie and Wilde, who also directed the film, shares why she was initially reluctant to star in it.
"CBS Mornings" exclusively reveals the trailer for "The Angry Birds Movie 3." The film stars Jason Sudeikis and debuts in theaters on Dec. 23.
AI tends to "play it safe within a user's preferences," nudging people toward more conventional choices, according to computational social scientist Sandra Matz.
The Trump administration is allowing Anthropic to restore access to its Mythos 5 AI model for a select group of U.S. companies and federal agencies. New York Times tech reporter Sheera Frenkel joins CBS News to discuss.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
The transcontinental railroad changed just about everything in America: transportation, communications, commerce, cities, politics, even our perception of time. Correspondent David Pogue visits Steamtown National Historic Site, in Scranton, Pa., home to Big Boy, the biggest functioning steam train in the world, to learn how trains helped define an expansive America.
California now has the nation's first dashboard to publicly track artificial intelligence-related job trends, ones created and ones lost. As of now, early findings show no evidence of rising statewide unemployment from jobs exposed to AI. Till von Wachter, a faculty director of the California Policy Lab at UCLA, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Dinosaur fossils are rare to find in Antarctica because of the unforgiving ice caps. But millions of years ago, the region was populated by lush forests.
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Human and animal remains unearthed in Egypt's Nile Delta reveal changing funerary practices over some 600 years, and the evolution of a key site itself.
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Sigfrido Ranucci had just returned home at the time of the explosion, and his daughter had walked by a half-hour before, his employer said.
Four men are accused of stealing more than half a million dollars from ATMs in Connecticut, in a "jackpotting scheme," authorities said.
Officials say a bomb went off at a residential building in Monaco, leaving at least three people injured, including a Ukrainian businessman. Chris Livesay reports.
According to prosecutors and testimony, Carl Rinsch told Netflix he needed $11 million to finish a show, but spent whopping sums on luxury cars, watches and other goods, including $638,000 on two mattresses.
German police say a suspect was in custody and six were killed in a rare shooting that took place at a youth center in Stade, near Hamburg.
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
High winds and heat are fueling Utah's out-of-control wildfires; Iranian drones target Bahrain after U.S. strikes Iran.
The Supreme Court struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship. Tony Dokoupil anchored this CBS News special report.
The Supreme Court struck down coordinated campaign spending caps on Tuesday in a major move ahead of the 2026 midterm election. CBS News contributor Rebecca Roiphe has more.
President Trump told reporters Tuesday in the Oval Office that the bipartisan housing affordability bill he was set to sign last week was "a big yawn" compared to the SAVE America Act. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has more.
The Supreme Court upheld state bans prohibiting transgender athletes from competing in girls' and women's sports. Tony Dokoupil anchors this CBS News Special Report.