Stegosaurus skeleton auction likely to draw millions — and criticism
The largest stegosaurus skeleton ever found is expected to fetch millions of dollars at auction in New York next week, likely fueling objections from paleontologists.
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Battery storage key to renewable energy's success
Battery storage is what allows renewable energy to provide power even when the sun isn't shining or the wind isn't blowing. It's key to making the electrical grid reliable as we transition away from coal and gas. Ben Tracy examines how battery technology is improving.
This distant and deadly planet smells like rotten eggs, scientists say
A planet 64 light-years from Earth was already known for deadly weather. Now scientists say the planet also smells like rotten eggs.
Giant creature with fangs was around long before dinosaurs, research reveals
Scientists have revealed fossils of a giant salamander-like beast with sharp fangs that ruled waters before the first dinosaurs arrived.
Harmless asteroid to whiz past Earth today. Here's how to spot it
Called 2024 MK, the space rock will make its closest approach to Earth on Saturday.
Scientists investigate fish deaths in Florida
Scientists are racing to figure out what's causing strange behavior and even deaths among fish, including the endangered sawfish. The phenomenon started in the Florida Keys, but has been seen as far north as Tampa.
Rhino horns injected with radioactive material in bid to curb poaching
South Africa is home to a large majority of the world's rhinos and as such is a hot spot for poaching driven by demand from Asia.
Chimpanzees seek out medicinal plants to treat ailments, study finds
Scientists monitoring 51 chimpanzees saw sick or injured animals eating certain plant items that were not part of their normal diet.
European lynx species rebounds from brink of extinction
In 2001, there were only 62 mature Iberian lynx on the Iberian Peninsula.
Family's genes offer new clue to delaying Alzheimer's disease
Scientists studying a Colombian family plagued by early-in-life Alzheimer's have found a rare gene variant that seems to delay initial symptoms by about five years.
Trump confident ahead of Monday showdown, says Dems' position makes shutdown likely
President Trump is scheduled to meet Monday with Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Police: At least 1 killed, 9 hurt in Michigan church shooting; suspect dead
Multiple people have been hurt in a shooting at a church in Grand Blanc, Michigan, police said on Sunday morning.
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Eric Adams drops out of New York City mayor's race
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is dropping his bid for reelection, setting up a three-way race between Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa.
American citizen released by Taliban 9 months after arrest in Afghanistan
An American citizen held by the Taliban since December 2024 has been released from Afghanistan, a source with knowledge of the situation told CBS News.
Tropical Storm Imelda forms in Atlantic, could threaten Southeast
Imelda is the ninth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
Humberto strengthens to Category 5 in the Atlantic
Humberto rapidly strengthened, reaching Category 5 status as it churned over the Atlantic Ocean this weekend, the National Hurricane Center said.
Trump plans to attend Hegseth's meeting with generals, admirals, source says
President Trump said last week of the meeting "I love it."
Russian drone, missile attack on Kyiv kills at least 4
This is the first major bombardment since an air attack in August on Kyiv left at least 21 people dead.
3 dead, at least 8 injuries in shooting at North Carolina waterfront bar
From a boat sailing past one of Southport's waterfront bars, a shooter opened fire into a crowd of patrons and fled. Authorities said they quickly arrested a person of interest.