Andromeda galaxy will collide with Milky Way
This NASA animation shows how the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies will collide.
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A first of its kind mission to wake up a sleeping satellite is underway
A first of its kind mission to wake up a sleeping satellite is underway. As Mark Albert explains, Keith Cowing and a team of 20 convinced NASA for the first time to turn over the satellite to a group of space enthusiasts.
A Japanese astronaut, a veteran Russian cosmonaut and a NASA flight engineer boarded their Soyuz ferry craft and undocked from the International Space Station
A Japanese astronaut, a veteran Russian cosmonaut and a NASA flight engineer boarded their Soyuz ferry craft and undocked from the International Space Station Tuesday, setting their sights on a fiery plunge back to Earth to close out a 188-day stay in space.
Researchers at NASA and the University of California say the west Antarctic ice sheet is melting faster than predicted
Researchers at NASA and the University of California say the west Antarctic ice sheet is melting faster than predicted. The thaw could trigger a rise in sea levels by up to 12 feet over hundreds of years. Charlie Rose reports.
After studying 40 years of data, researchers at NASA and the University of California, Irvine, have concluded that sea levels could rise by four feet as soon as 2214
After studying 40 years of data, researchers at NASA and the University of California, Irvine, have concluded that sea levels could rise by four feet as soon as 2214, opening the way for greater losses of South Pole ice, which could raise sea levels by another six feet. Elaine Quijano reports.
Instruments on NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory recorded video of "prominence eruptions" blasting off the surface of the sun
Instruments on NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory recorded video of "prominence eruptions" blasting off the surface of the sun.
One Pennsylvania man is hoping to win a trip…to Mars!
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.
This animation shows visible and infrared satellite data from NOAA's GOES-East satellite that shows the development and movement of the weather system that spawned tornadoes affecting the Midwest and Southern U.S.
This animation shows visible and infrared satellite data from NOAA's GOES-East satellite that shows the development and movement of the weather system that spawned tornadoes affecting the Midwest and Southern U.S.
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
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.
With much of the country prone to sinkholes, NASA is lending a hand, using cutting-edge technology to help predict sinkholes
With much of the country prone to sinkholes, NASA is lending a hand, using cutting-edge technology to help predict sinkholes. CBS News' Vicente Arenas reports.
Glynn Lunney, NASA's 4th flight director, has died at 84
Lunney was considered one of NASA's brightest flight controllers, bringing calm expertise to space operations.
A time-lapse video shot by NASA satellites and other agencies captures wildfires, storms, growing population and rain
A time-lapse video shot by NASA satellites and other agencies captures wildfires, storms, growing population and rain. Gayle King reports..
"CBS This Morning" contributor and physics professor at the City University of New York, Michio Kaku, talks about the threat to humans
Large asteroids are hitting the Earth far more often than anyone realized, according to a group led by former NASA astronauts. "CBS This Morning" contributor and physics professor at the City University of New York, Michio Kaku, talks about the threat to humans.
SpaceX's unmanned Dragon spacecraft reached the International Space Station on Sunday
SpaceX's unmanned Dragon spacecraft reached the International Space Station on Sunday, bearing supplies and equipment for the station's crew. The cargo run is the third by SpaceX under a 12-flight, $1.6 billion contract with NASA.
Private spaceflight company SpaceX launches its third official Dragon cargo run to the International Space Station from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida
Private spaceflight company SpaceX launches its third official Dragon cargo run to the International Space Station from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. The company's Dragon capsule is expected to deliver about 5,000 pounds of food, supplies and experiments.
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station may need to take a spacewalk to fix a computer problem.
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station may need to take a spacewalk to fix a computer problem. The main computer is functional and the six-man crew is in no danger. Anthony Mason reports.
Biden to nominate Bill Nelson to lead NASA
Nelson has broad experience in space legislation and would bring an insider's knowledge to the NASA helm.
Asteroid the size of the Golden Gate Bridge to zoom by Earth
The largest and fastest asteroid to pass by Earth this year is arriving on Sunday.
From coffee cups designed for use in zero gravity to American and Russian spacesuits, collectors snatched up extremely rare mementos during an auction in New York
From coffee cups designed for use in zero gravity to American and Russian spacesuits, collectors snatched up extremely rare mementos during an auction in New York. Many of the museum-quality artifact were originally from the astronauts who used them, including Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins. Don Dahler reports.
NASA released a spectacular video on Sunday from its Solar Dynamics Observatory of a flare erupting from the sun
NASA released a spectacular video on Sunday from its Solar Dynamics Observatory of a flare erupting from the sun. The M-class flare which NASA described as "graceful" on their YouTube channel, took place on April 2nd 2014
The new policy does not affect the International Space Station
NASA, the country's space agency, says it is cutting most of its ties with Russia, which will limit travel and communications for its employees, but the new policy does not affect the International Space Station. Charlie Rose reports.
A crew of three men, including a NASA shuttle flier, a veteran Russian space station commander, and rookie cosmonaut launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, headed for the International Space Station
A crew of three men, including a NASA shuttle flier, a veteran Russian space station commander, and rookie cosmonaut launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, headed for the International Space Station. The mission will boost the space station's crew back up to six, with the journey expected to take around six hours.
Test firing of NASA moon rocket sets stage for maiden flight
A successful test will clear the way for the rocket's maiden flight in NASA's Artemis moon program.
NASA rover captures Mars sounds
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.
NASA reveals first sounds of Perseverance rover driving on Mars
Perseverance has beamed back the first ever audio recordings of a rover driving across the Martian surface.
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Mediators push to keep U.S.-Iran talks going after intense flare-up
Efforts underway to rekindle U.S.-Iran diplomacy after the most intense exchange of attacks since the ceasefire took effect.
Devastation, agony and hope: What we saw in Venezuela after the earthquakes
The earthquakes that rocked Venezuela last month led to catastrophic damage in the port city of La Guaira — killing thousands and forcing rescuers to scour the rubble for missing people. Here's what we saw.
Man fatally shot by ICE in Houston was not intended target, DHS says
The Department of Homeland Security said the officer who fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston was not wearing a body camera.
Here's who's vying to replace Graham Platner as Maine Democratic Senate nominee
Graham Platner's move to suspend his Senate campaign after a sexual assault allegation has prompted a mad dash in Maine, as Democrats position themselves as replacements to take on GOP Sen. Susan Collins.
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Schiff launches inquiry into DOJ's closure of baby formula probe
Sen. Schiff is launching a congressional inquiry into why the DOJ shuttered a criminal probe into Cronobacter bacterial contamination at an Abbott Laboratories plant that made baby formula.
At least 11 killed by wildfire in southern Spain
The cause of the blaze hasn't been determined but Spain has been one of many European nations hit by severe heat waves, with temperatures peaking at almost 106 in the country's south.
Trump's proposed arch needs structural revisions to earn final approval
Washington, D.C., has height restrictions, and the National Planning Commission offered a solution to meet them for the 250-foot proposed arch.
Man partially sucked out of plane window during flight, passenger says
A woman says she saw a fellow passenger on her Ryanair flight get his head and shoulders sucked out of a window that broke during their trip between Greece and Germany.
Lynette Hooker may have returned to sailboat before disappearance, source says
Investigators are looking into the possibility that a Michigan woman who went missing in the Bahamas earlier this year may not have fallen overboard from a dinghy as her husband has claimed.
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Lynette Hooker may have returned to sailboat before disappearance, source says
Investigators are looking into the possibility that a Michigan woman who went missing in the Bahamas earlier this year may not have fallen overboard from a dinghy as her husband has claimed.
Man fatally shot by ICE in Houston was not intended target, DHS says
The Department of Homeland Security said the officer who fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston was not wearing a body camera.
Firm hired to check air quality after L.A. warehouse fire has controversial history
Arkansas-based Onterris reported "good" air quality after a giant warehouse fire in Los Angeles. Some experts and activists say the testing is inadequate.
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Scaled-back Alibaba settlement reflects DOJ's approach to food and drug cases
The scaled-backed Alibaba settlement reflects a broader trend by the DOJ of pulling back on criminal enforcement of corporate cases involving the safety of food, drugs, and medical devices.
Trump's proposed arch needs structural revisions to earn final approval
Washington, D.C., has height restrictions, and the National Planning Commission offered a solution to meet them for the 250-foot proposed arch.
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Ex-Epoch Times CFO pleads guilty in $67 million money laundering scheme
The former CFO of The Epoch Times, a conservative multinational media company, interrupted jury selection at his money laundering trial to plead guilty to a conspiracy charge in a $67 million fraud scheme.
EasyJet accepts takeover offer from Apollo, over Castlerock's bid
British budget airline EasyJet says it's reached an agreement in principle for a £5.7-billion ($7.7-billion) takeover by U.S. private equity firm Apollo, topping a rival offer from fellow American private equity investor Castlelake.
Home prices across the U.S. hit an all-time high
Sky-high housing prices make even starter homes too expensive for most Americans, housing data show.
Millions of Americans have until July 10 to claim refunds from the IRS
A federal court ruling enabled some taxpayers to seek refunds tied to COVID-era filing deadlines. But that window expires July 10 — here's what to know.
Jet fuel prices have dropped. Why are air fares still so high?
Lower jet fuel costs spell relief for airlines. But that doesn't mean they'll pass savings onto customers by lowering airfares, experts said.
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Illinois assault weapons ban upheld by federal appeals court
A federal appeals court on Thursday upheld an Illinois ban on semiautomatic weapons, keeping in place a law passed largely in response to a deadly Independence Day parade shooting.
Here's who's vying to replace Graham Platner as Maine Democratic Senate nominee
Graham Platner's move to suspend his Senate campaign after a sexual assault allegation has prompted a mad dash in Maine, as Democrats position themselves as replacements to take on GOP Sen. Susan Collins.
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Scaled-back Alibaba settlement reflects DOJ's approach to food and drug cases
The scaled-backed Alibaba settlement reflects a broader trend by the DOJ of pulling back on criminal enforcement of corporate cases involving the safety of food, drugs, and medical devices.
Trump's proposed arch needs structural revisions to earn final approval
Washington, D.C., has height restrictions, and the National Planning Commission offered a solution to meet them for the 250-foot proposed arch.
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Schiff launches inquiry into DOJ's closure of baby formula probe
Sen. Schiff is launching a congressional inquiry into why the DOJ shuttered a criminal probe into Cronobacter bacterial contamination at an Abbott Laboratories plant that made baby formula.
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What to know about "explosive" diarrhea-causing parasite reported in several states
Michigan is experiencing its largest outbreak of a parasitic infection, called cyclosporiasis, that causes severe diarrhea.
What to know about infant botulism
A fourth infant was hospitalized for botulism linked to Nara Organics baby formula, and the FDA is now expanding its investigation. Dr. Céline Gounder has the latest.
Nara Organics infant formula linked to another case of botulism
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
Switching to a cheaper health plan delayed a man's access to vital medicine
A Florida man thought he had carefully planned for a seamless switch between health plans. It was anything but.
"Very unhealthy" pollution levels recorded in D.C. after July 4th fireworks
A "purple" air quality alert was issued for Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas, on Sunday, meaning pollution reached levels considered "very unhealthy."
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At least 11 killed by wildfire in southern Spain
The cause of the blaze hasn't been determined but Spain has been one of many European nations hit by severe heat waves, with temperatures peaking at almost 106 in the country's south.
Man partially sucked out of plane window during flight, passenger says
A woman says she saw a fellow passenger on her Ryanair flight get his head and shoulders sucked out of a window that broke during their trip between Greece and Germany.
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Mediators push to keep U.S.-Iran talks going after intense flare-up
Efforts are underway to rekindle U.S.-Iran diplomacy after the most intense exchange of attacks since the ceasefire took effect.
Mexico seeks prosecutions over deaths in U.S. after fatal ICE shooting
Mexico's government has sharply criticized the treatment of its citizens under President Trump's push to increase deportations.
Devastation, agony and hope: What we saw in Venezuela after the earthquakes
The earthquakes that rocked Venezuela last month led to catastrophic damage in the port city of La Guaira — killing thousands and forcing rescuers to scour the rubble for missing people. Here's what we saw.
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Director of "Aces," breaks down docuseries
"Aces: The ATP No. 1 Club" is a new docuseries on the greatest male tennis players of all time. It features rare interviews from legends who reached number one in the world. Pat Dimon, the director of "Aces," joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Jon Batiste performs "Georgia On My Mind"
Jon Batiste performs the Ray Charles classic, "Georgia On My Mind," as America rings in its 250th birthday.
Julie Chen Moonves on "Big Brother" season 28
Julie Chen Moonves, who hosts "Big Brother," gives "CBS Mornings" a sneak peek inside the house ahead of the season 28 premiere.
Eva Marcille on "All the Queen's Men"
Eva Marcille, who stars in "All the Queen's Men," joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the show's fifth and final season.
Emmy nomination snubs and surprises
"The PItt" and "Hacks" stole the show at the 2026 Emmy Award nominations, with 25 and 24 nominations, respectively. Here are some of the biggest takeaways with Entertainment Tonight reporter Emily Curl.
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Breaking down the Texas app store age law
Earlier this week, the Supreme Court said it would allow Texas to enforce a law requiring app stores to verify users' ages while the issue plays out in the lower courts. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the constitutional question.
Deepfake vulnerabilities in Meta's new AI tool
Meta has launched a new AI-imaging tool called Muse that could make public Instagram users vulnerable to deepfakes. Muse allows other Instagram users to use photos from public accounts to make AI images without explicit approval or knowledge. CNET AI reporter Katelyn Chedraoui has more.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
China warns of "security backdoor" in Anthropic AI coding tool
A Chinese industry regulator warned users of a "security backdoor" embedded in versions of U.S. artificial intelligence company Anthropic's coding tool, Claude Code.
Satellites search for wildfires from space
FireSat satellites, equipped with specialized cameras and imaging software, are helping detect wildfires from space. Muon Space CEO Jonny Dyer explains how the satellites could help firefighting efforts.
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2,000-year-old gold rings and human bones found by archaeologists
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
The American innovation that made millions of others possible
From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.
New White House UFO panel chair speaks out
The White House appointed former Harvard University astronomer Avi Loeb to lead its new panel on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, also known as UAPs and UFOs. Loeb shares his enthusiasm for his new role.
3 futurists predict what America will be like in the centuries ahead
From space to healthcare and artificial intelligence, what could the next 250 years of the United States look like?
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Mexico seeks prosecutions over deaths in U.S. after fatal ICE shooting
Mexico's government has sharply criticized the treatment of its citizens under President Trump's push to increase deportations.
Ex-Epoch Times CFO pleads guilty in $67 million money laundering scheme
The former CFO of The Epoch Times, a conservative multinational media company, interrupted jury selection at his money laundering trial to plead guilty to a conspiracy charge in a $67 million fraud scheme.
Roommate interview revealed in Kirk case
In the pretrial hearing of Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, prosecutors played an interview with Tyler Robinson's former roommate and romantic partner on Thursday.
2 killed by feds in separate Memphis shootings
A member of the federal crime task force in Memphis shot and killed a man while DEA agents were serving a drug warrant on Wednesday. On Sunday, two National Guard officers shot and killed Tyrin Johnson. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Court hears from Kirk suspect's ex-roommate
The suspect in Charlie Kirk's murder allegedly told his roommate he "wishes he hadn't done it," an interview played in court on Thursday revealed. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.
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Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
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Extreme heat, flooding expected across U.S.
Tens of millions of people are under heat alerts as soaring temperatures could mean record-breaking heat over the weekend. Rob Marciano has the forecast.
Latest on Iran, apparent plot against Trump
Tensions remain high between the U.S. and Iran as a bombshell report by The Wall Street Journal emerges, citing apparent Israeli intelligence on a fresh plan from Tehran to kill President Trump. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
Director of "Aces," breaks down docuseries
"Aces: The ATP No. 1 Club" is a new docuseries on the greatest male tennis players of all time. It features rare interviews from legends who reached number one in the world. Pat Dimon, the director of "Aces," joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Breaking down the Texas app store age law
Earlier this week, the Supreme Court said it would allow Texas to enforce a law requiring app stores to verify users' ages while the issue plays out in the lower courts. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the constitutional question.
Military breakdown of U.S.-Iran strikes
The U.S. and Iran exchanged their heaviest strikes this week since the signing of the fragile ceasefire just over three weeks ago. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has more.