/ Science From CBSNews.com Sat, 31 May 2025 22:22:19 -0400 5 /news/planet-nine-search-twist-new-dwarf-planet-astronomers/ U.S. astronomers hunting for "Planet Nine" have instead stumbled on what appears to be a new dwarf planet in the solar system's outer reaches. Thu, 29 May 2025 11:11:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2017/01/08/26701d63-55b8-42cb-82e2-7c90f82b81fc/thumbnail/60x60/052945eeb2f88f5f925c660dc382cac3/planet-9-art-jpg.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 25243066-8bc8-4c25-9a20-07512d82bf2c /news/climate-change-heat-records-intensified-storms-next-5-years/ Get ready for several years of even more record-breaking heat that pushes Earth to more deadly, fiery and uncomfortable extremes, two of the world's top weather agencies forecast. Wed, 28 May 2025 07:34:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2022/09/28/ec84a1de-3027-455d-bf85-2a44e1437f9c/thumbnail/60x60/34e5a260d567546a6b238ed9cb25bb63/2022-09-27t152241z-66262110-rc2lpw9hkfu0-rtrmadp-3-storm-ian.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 91517257-d65d-4d79-b1af-d558ff8bdb68 /news/noaa-hurricane-season-forecast-2025/ With the 2025 hurricane season starting June 1, NOAA forecasters announced their prediction for how many tropical storms and hurricanes to expect this year. Thu, 22 May 2025 20:12:56 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/08/f5bcab34-e73c-457d-98af-31dc2afbb097/thumbnail/60x60/b69070537d3632027d6c309465b5830e/hurricane-milton-20241008-1300.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 534e726d-e880-49b1-9216-8893feee6a89 /news/mars-dark-slope-streaks-study-water/ Slope streaks once believed to be signs of water on Mars might really be signs of rockfall and high winds, a new study says. Tue, 20 May 2025 11:33:22 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/20/397a3270-cee9-458d-a5d7-7fe4eb7a9dd6/thumbnail/60x60/a15f7accfe6d1f58b4804dbc74002ef5/screenshot-2025-05-20-at-11-07-04-am.png?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 1de90b5c-c843-4de8-8fe3-28f062a5fb2b /video/worlds-first-successful-tailor-made-gene-therapy-saves-baby-born-with-rare-disorder/ Baby KJ Muldoon was born with a rare genetic condition that is often fatal, but doctors used custom CRISPR gene therapy to target the exact mutation in his DNA. His family shares their emotional journey in their first TV interview with CBS News. Fri, 16 May 2025 10:22:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/16/a7901dc4-fd17-42f5-937e-3fcdfd9239b9/thumbnail/60x60/76194a7e92d82f2015a3b95cb7c1c5b2/0516-cmo-lapook.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 f96b71e4-bdbb-4c02-b215-3cef76deef33 /news/richard-garwin-designer-first-hydrogen-bomb-dies-at-97/ Garwin advised several presidents published more than 500 papers and was granted 47 U.S. patents. Wed, 14 May 2025 16:26:36 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/14/4e564cc0-899f-4fa0-a5fe-40a965e3e09d/thumbnail/60x60/9140055b57b37ec657c07587fd98e781/gettyimages-625170762.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 10c171f2-50af-4960-9443-3c490d0f5f6d /news/universe-end-much-sooner-than-expected-researchers-say/ The universe is poised to die much faster than previously thought, according to new research by Dutch scientists. Tue, 13 May 2025 07:20:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/03/24/9a2bc12e-06db-4795-ba72-27e384c746d8/thumbnail/60x60/83b6c9cfc4a424e542fbebbfe4eb8cf1/cbsn-fusion-could-dark-energy-cause-the-universe-to-collapse-thumbnail.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 3fa1658c-2844-412b-bf39-158cbee140c8 /news/new-zealand-snail-lays-egg-from-neck/ The strange reproductive habits of a large, carnivorous New Zealand snail were once shrouded in mystery. Now, footage of the snail laying an egg from its neck has been captured for the first time. Thu, 08 May 2025 05:24:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/08/9544078e-b5ff-4d99-9a31-86e613a7eff0/thumbnail/60x60/439ddfdc6fbf00271631d92f3eacff04/powelliphanta-augusta-snail-new-zealand.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 a44b392d-3702-408b-b1d4-cfb4a5da9aee /news/deepwater-horizon-bp-oil-spill-marine-recovery-louisiana-coast/ In the summer of 2010, panic spread across the region when the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded� in the Gulf. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 20:12:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/28/aeb7befc-c143-408a-aafc-f491e8aecdad/thumbnail/60x60/d3d2ff057173d9da412ef5956cab99d5/gettyimages-100485431.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 07a93170-e4e4-4930-a33b-aef1e6397dca /news/cicada-maps-2025-emergence/ A large brood of periodical cicadas is due to emerge in the spring of 2025. These maps show where people should expect to see and hear the bugs this year. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 10:39:24 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/06/18/b06e8fa9-d551-4494-bc42-184cfdbd1d7f/thumbnail/60x60/26e7e2c89d11c1d238c89401cf31ad46/aptopix-cicada-invasion-epicenter-24166458319585.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 5657d279-523b-4e1f-9456-49ca91d16960 /news/cicadas-periodical-brood-xiv-emerge-2025/ A notably large brood of periodical cicadas will emerge from the underground across parts of the eastern U.S. this spring. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 08:39:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/06/23/16c97eae-a3e7-4554-9e0e-61f1a4722904/thumbnail/60x60/11d57e8f2d5857aa6bbbdf2079060ec2/gettyimages-128109562.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 bf3b2b1a-0ab4-4dcf-9c56-4f08c4e62285 /news/remains-elite-woman-5000-years-caral-peru/ The mummy was found in Aspero, a sacred site within the city of Caral that was a garbage dump for over 30 years until becoming an archaeological site in the 1990s. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 08:34:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/28/16845b7e-67b7-4211-ab3e-de0f74d659f2/thumbnail/60x60/c1065f610c3d28cb217137e3ae9169eb/peru-1155155-osamenta1.png?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 cd4983f5-25cb-45df-9c16-aff54772f8e2 /news/trump-drilling-mining-permitting-process-shortened/ Shortening permitting procedures for mining and oil drilling could adversely affect the environment, communities and endangered species, experts say. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:20:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/24/a2afc73c-5dfa-4cd5-ac85-747f83bd7a97/thumbnail/60x60/ba217f3535604bc2e920223a6b588dfe/gettyimages-2205083970-594x594.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 0bf00e51-ac6e-4af7-9748-b0f77801d01b /news/bone-collector-caterpillar-remains-prey-scientists-say/ There are other meat-eating caterpillars that "do lots of crazy things, but this takes the cake," the study's author said. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:27:57 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/25/e16182ad-17e8-4677-a993-1fccc5d3462b/thumbnail/60x60/2afb3900a6af84127b045f8bc723efc9/ap25114590251024.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 8a127730-a40a-4a70-8ffd-dd2d55087ed0 /news/nasa-photos-planets-galaxies-hubble-space-telescope-anniversary/ The Hubble Space Telescope "opened a new window to the universe" when it launched into space. Now, 35 years later, NASA is releasing some stunning images to celebrate. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 09:09:30 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/24/4ef0b0a5-24a4-478d-a5a6-382b05e0a7e5/thumbnail/60x60/9535bb0a22cb931b52298853474f13e4/master-headlines-16x9.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 77b0da0b-5247-464d-9f08-a9b1fa796561 /news/latest-coral-reef-bleaching-is-worst-on-record-turning-84-pale-white-scientists-say/ Harmful bleaching of the world's coral has grown to include 84% of the ocean's reefs in the most intense event of its kind in recorded history, scientists say. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 06:54:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/23/fbc6231b-b063-4c7f-99e2-af186c41d035/thumbnail/60x60/a878e0f7981a974a4a913fff590172cc/2025-04-23t040037z-1598890472-rc28m7aoty7e-rtrmadp-3-climate-change-corals-bleaching.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 2d16b6d5-7745-45d9-8b0d-74da5be7b97b /video/reporters-notebook-if-earths-entire-history-was-squeezed-into-a-single-day/ If Earth's entire 4.5 billion-year history was squeezed into a single, 24-hour day, when would modern humans arrive? "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson ponders the meaning of Earth Day. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 20:59:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/23/179eb777-18a7-4288-a1e7-4e2e2b6455b6/thumbnail/60x60/248182420d4e9a83ffb096302fee457c/cbsn-fusion-reporters-notebook-if-earths-entire-history-was-squeezed-into-a-single-day-thumbnail.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 92b1fda7-d0ff-4569-9fd7-94d235f7df66 /news/nasa-lucy-images-asteroid-donaldjohanson-flyby/ This asteroid is bigger than scientists anticipated, about 5 miles long and 2 miles wide at its widest point � resembling a deformed peanut. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:29:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/22/93355a44-1773-49f1-97a0-997257558ce7/thumbnail/60x60/a3443e02975d2fe0fd413253e735ae00/donaldjohanson-final-0798443319-dec.png?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 71137fa1-b625-41bf-a009-60be6f891ce1 /news/nasa-lucy-spacecraft-asteroid-flyby-30000-mph/ The flyby is a dress rehearsal for 2027 when Lucy reaches its first so-called Trojan asteroid ​near Jupiter. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 12:58:56 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/18/8f0e9d66-0892-4b78-89e5-ede44c8cc7d2/thumbnail/60x60/8144a8167b91c405daa0d8542bfb405e/ap25107581723209.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 68d32995-3bd3-4465-be24-b30dfb5f677b /news/k2-18b-planet-life-evidence-scientists/ A British-U.S. team of researchers detected signs of two chemicals in the planet's atmosphere long considered to be "biosignatures" indicating extraterrestrial life. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:06:46 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/17/0d46ca31-e74e-467a-a7e4-4966e6ff80e3/thumbnail/60x60/d627dbf25a58b15d28ae54b966076cd5/2025-04-16t230018z-1639732845-rc2m33a8w06f-rtrmadp-3-space-exploration-planet.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 60d94916-a084-4b4e-8950-cb894e354e4e /video/how-scientists-say-they-revived-dire-wolves-from-extinction/ Colossal Biosciences says it successfully gene-edited gray wolves to carry traits of the extinct dire wolf. Founder and CEO Ben Lamm and Chief Science Officer Beth Shapiro discuss the research and rising controversy. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:54:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/17/c020d4a8-89cb-481d-bd46-8eb6829d6abf/thumbnail/60x60/9279b29741ce3902aa3353ef377b82b9/0417-cmo-wolf.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 d3252e6b-5583-4e76-8c80-53627830246b /news/zombie-fungi-cordyceps-the-last-of-us/ As the HBO series "The Last of Us"� returns, fans wonder: How much of the chilling storyline about a fungal zombie pandemic is rooted in reality? Sat, 12 Apr 2025 07:05:47 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/10/3cf269dc-ffbf-4224-a76d-76257d19c030/thumbnail/60x60/d3b1b0768b8ff8f609872175861ff9a5/bella-ramsey.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 4ad5f896-7417-407d-a53c-4a2ea5ba4fef /news/noaa-budget-cut-climate-research-draft-proposal/ An internal government document proposes significant changes for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration�, hitting its research functions hardest. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 20:48:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/12/63e54b87-1463-461f-bfab-7ed000a80a11/thumbnail/60x60/58971098ff44bc5307a2bcef7dad9f57/gettyimages-107957869.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 00374f89-82c3-4130-a3fc-5b0bd8f003e2 /news/ancient-jawbone-taiwan-sea-denisovans-human-ancestors/ Relatively little is known about Denisovans, an extinct group of human cousins that interacted with Neanderthals and Homo sapiens. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 06:50:33 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/11/171ac444-31ec-4f1f-913b-041bd8fd4fd3/thumbnail/60x60/4ffa59b5c479e8275bcf98d16c7558de/ap25099564155543.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 36f79673-e919-434f-9bd5-a078dba48b89 /news/mouse-brain-map-images-photos-galaxy/ Thanks to a mouse watching clips from "The Matrix," scientists have created the largest functional map of a brain to date. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 12:55:58 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/09/7a793eca-bc98-4144-95ee-0639b2e807a9/thumbnail/60x60/c6e5ac8c5b5fc0ca65ef4fdc41953cb4/ap25098735595853.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 987afbad-8787-4044-85b0-ed65693a7939 /news/tikal-altar-guatemala-jungle-used-sacrifices-mayan-teotihuacan-cultures/ The discovery shows the cultural interaction between the Maya of Tikal and Teotihuacan's elite between 300 and 500 A.D., archaeologists said. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 09:10:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/09/239b9ff5-8f85-432f-aeb0-c34accc4ef4c/thumbnail/60x60/b9334d4777dc2fa7f8e69399ad721921/altar-screenshot-2025-04-09-060920.png?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 d4f5ba80-4332-4675-af99-a47bc3c6ee3f /news/far-uvc-light-pandemic-bird-flu-covid/ The emerging technology offers an alternative to conventional UVC light, which is used to sanitize surfaces but can harm the skin and eyes. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 20:11:36 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/08/5d4d7f16-94b3-4886-8673-9d1792b8f7b1/thumbnail/60x60/f065b2604faf7cc5c4bc1a4798911d0e/c6-lapook-eoa-far-uvc-light-040825-frame-1300.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 1d8b275c-4099-4dbb-badf-e12e9702b020 /news/dire-wolf-extinct-dna-puppies-colossal-biosciences/ Colossal Biosciences said it used ancient DNA from the extinct species to create three dire wolf pups named Romulus, Remus and Khaleesi. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 15:54:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/08/dbf5d432-2352-43cc-8ba5-8f8e6313bc6e/thumbnail/60x60/7ebf669cc7d07db74c8877b8915a1f3c/2411-dw-1month-6.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 f740f99a-5033-41b2-a65b-6ec875b6ff56 /news/jonny-kim-nasa-physician-astronaut-2-cosmonauts-space-station/ The craft carrying astronaut Jonny Kim and two Russian cosmonauts docked with the space station. They're scheduled for an eight-month stay. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 09:11:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/08/27d74fc8-ce76-418c-8f07-d32001d139c8/thumbnail/60x60/27a0a49c06b62973fb3acbeca92081f8/ap25098213845999.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 1233383c-3adc-4a30-b95f-1d93c2cdbd79 /news/jawbone-everett-yager-marine-captain-killed-1951-rock-collection-identified/ A human jawbone containing several teeth was linked to a former U.S. Marine who died almost 75 years ago during a military exercise in California. 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