A research robot is living with an Antarctica penguin colony
ECHO and the penguins seem to be getting along, researchers say.
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"Unprecedented": New maps show nearly all of the West is in drought
The latest government maps show 95% of California is suffering severe or extreme drought.
Contrary to popular belief, your dog's breed won't predict behavior
The DNA of 2,155 dogs was sequenced to search for common genetic variations that could predict behavior.
Wreckage on Mars captured by NASA's Ingenuity helicopter
NASA's tiny but mighty helicopter has beamed back incredible images detailing the wreckage from its intense landing on the red planet.
Loud fireball going 55,000 mph spotted over 3 states, NASA says
The fireball disintegrated above a swampy area in Louisiana, scientists said.
California probes oil and gas companies
California's attorney general is investigating ExxonMobil and other companies for their alleged role in causing a global plastic pollution crisis — saying the industry has deceived the public about recycling for decades.
Robot lives with penguins in Antarctica
A small research robot is currently living with an Emperor penguin colony in Antarctica, providing vital information for researchers, CBS Boston reports. ECHO the robot belongs to the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and rolls around collecting data used to study marine ecosystems.
Moderna seeks vaccine authorization for young kids
Moderna has asked the Food and Drug Administration to authorize its two-dose COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 and under. Nancy Chen has the details.
Washington officials warn of "one of the worst invasive species on earth"
African clawed frogs — which are consuming native species — can survive in drought, freezing weather and even outer space.
Iconic species among 21% of reptiles worldwide at risk of extinction
Habitat destruction, hunting, invasive species and climate change all pose threats to reptile life, scientists say.
Trump and Zelenskyy say they're nearly in agreement on Ukraine peace plan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy lauded "strong security guarantees" from the U.S. after Sunday's meeting with President Trump in Florida.
Winter storm could become "bomb cyclone" over Great Lakes and Northeast
A powerful winter storm system could become a "bomb cyclone" over the Great Lakes and Northeast regions this week.
Trump and Netanyahu meeting at Mar-a-Lago to discuss Gaza peace plan
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are meeting to discuss the peace plan for Gaza.
D.C. pipe bomb suspect told authorities "something just snapped," DOJ says
Brian Cole told investigators he believed that the 2020 election had been tampered with and he felt "someone needs to speak up," the DOJ alleges in court documents.
Actor accusing Tyler Perry exchanged texts with him years after alleged assault
Actor Mario Rodriguez alleged in the lawsuit filed last week in California that Tyler Perry sexually assaulted him during encounters between 2014 and 2019.
U.S. slashes pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid funding by billions
The U.S. announced a $2 billion pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid as the Trump administration continues to slash U.S. foreign assistance and warns United Nations agencies to "adapt, shrink or die" in a time of new financial realities.
Trump claims progress toward peace, but Russia signals more war ahead
Hours after Trump declares Russia and Ukraine "closer than ever" to peace, Moscow claims a failed drone strike will alter its negotiating position.
French split over Brigitte Bardot tribute due to her far right views
French politicians were divided on Monday over how to pay tribute to the late Brigitte Bardot who, despite her screen legend, courted controversy in later life with her far-right views.
Second pilot involved in New Jersey helicopter crash dies, police say
A second helicopter pilot critically injured in a midair collision in Hammonton, New Jersey has died from his injuries, police said Monday.