Mini-star made in U.K. lab could hold key to unlimited clean energy
The breakthrough has put scientists on course to create a stable source of clean power with no greenhouse gas emissions in a matter of decades.
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Koalas declared endangered in eastern Australia
The cuddly little marsupials have been falling prey to disease, lost habitat and other threats and are, says one expert, in "shockingly fast decline."
Rocket appears to tumble out of control minutes after launch
NASA said an "in-flight anomaly" prevented the rocket's payload of research satellites from being delivered to orbit.
Climate change threatens winter sports
The future of the Winter Olympics is under threat because of climate change, according to a U.K. university report. The warning comes amid the 2022 Beijing Games — the first Winter Olympics to use nearly 100% artificial snow.
COVID deaths still rising as cases drop
COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. continue to spike as cases from the Omicron surge drop. The recent rise in deaths is being seen mostly in states with low vaccination rates. Lilia Luciano reports.
Efforts to recycle space debris
Scientists are launching efforts to recycle space debris, many of which are worth thousands of dollars per pound. Barry Petersen has more.
New research shows how color could help stave off mosquitoes
Mosquito bites are an unfortunate inevitability of summertime — or are they?
Jail sued for ivermectin has history of care issues
An Arkansas jail that has been accused of treating inmates with ivermectin without their knowledge has been sued dozens of times for allegedly providing inadequate health care — including the claim that it withheld medication and improperly treated fractured bones. Here's what a CBS News investigation has found.
Mount Everest's highest glacier is losing decades' worth of ice every year, scientists warn
Climbing the highest mountain in the world could become more dangerous due to the lack of ice.
Climate change could be "catastrophic" for coral reefs
Researchers said that the Paris Climate Agreement's climate change efforts "will not be enough to save most coral reefs."
Taiwan accuses China of "reckless" drills as forces simulate a blockade
As Taiwan blasts China's "highly provocative and reckless" blockade rehearsal, Trump touts his relationship with Xi Jinping and says an invasion is unlikely.
Trump says U.S. hit "big facility" linked to alleged drug boats
President Trump said the U.S. hit a "big facility" last week linked to alleged drug boat operations, as tensions ratchet up with Venezuela.
Viral video prompts fraud probe at Minnesota day care centers
While many of the Minnesota day care centers in the video were cited and fined for safety violations, investigators previously found no evidence of fraud.
Search for MH370 resumes in Indian Ocean 12 years after plane vanished
U.S.-British firm Ocean Infinity intends to scour almost 6,000 square miles of seafloor for the missing Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777.
"Bomb cyclone" winter storm bringing more snow and fierce winds
A powerful winter storm system moving across the Great Lakes and Northeast is bringing snow and ice, frigid temperatures and fierce wind gusts.
U.S. military conducts 30th strike on alleged drug boat, killing 2
The U.S. military has hit at least 30 alleged drug vessels in the region since early September, killing 107 people.
National Guard deploying to New Orleans as city marks 1 year since terror attack
The Guard members will stay through Carnival season, when residents and tourists descend on the Big Easy to partake in costumed celebrations and massive parades before ending with Mardi Gras.
2025 was so hot it pushed Earth past critical climate change mark
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
George Clooney, his wife and their twins granted French citizenship
France's government says that George Clooney, his wife Amal and their eight-year-old twins Ella and Alexander have been awarded French citizenship.