For first time, gravitational waves "heard" rippling through the universe
"We're starting to open up this new window on the universe," one astrophysicist said.
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University says janitor destroyed research
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in upstate New York is suing a cleaning firm for $1 million, accusing one of its janitors of ruining 20 years of potentially groundbreaking research. CBS News' Meg Oliver has more.
How a silent robot fish could help ocean researchers
A robot fish named Belle could be the "spy on the marine life" that researchers have been looking for.
Georgia peach crop plummeting due to climate woes
A warm winter and changing weather patterns have caused Georgia's peach crop to suffer a massive loss, with approximately 90% of the state's harvest impacted.
Images show asteroid zoom "very close" to Earth at 2,000 mph
The asteroid appears small in the images but was estimated to be up to 30 feet in diameter, according to NASA data.
Fresco of possible pizza "ancestor" from ancient Pompeii found at dig site
The painting shows what "could be a distant ancestor of the modern dish," archeologists said.
Dolphins use baby talk when communicating with calves, study finds
A study published Monday found that bottlenose dolphin mothers use a kind of high-pitched baby talk with their calves.
What is a heat dome? What to know about the weather phenomenon baking Texas
Heat domes normally persist for several days in any one location, but they can last longer.
What is watermelon snow? Pink snow spotted in Utah
The pink snow can accelerate the melting of snow.
Invasive "Frankenfish" that survives on land is found in Missouri
The northern snakehead is originally from east Asia, where they are a delicacy believed to have healing powers. They can wiggle across land and grow to nearly 3 feet in length.
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Government shutdown begins as lawmakers fail to reach deal to extend funding
The first government shutdown in nearly seven years began at midnight after lawmakers failed to reach a deal on extending funding.
Trump, Hegseth rally troops at rare meeting, rail against "woke" standards
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth touted the new name, the Department of War, saying "the era of the Department of Defense is over."
Judge finds Trump admin. unconstitutionally targeted pro-Palestinian students
A judge gave a blistering assessment of the Trump administration's efforts to go after international students who expressed pro-Palestinian views on college campuses.
Trump administration to defund federal watchdog council
Two GOP senators are raising questions about the defunding of the Council of Inspectors General.
White House withdraws E.J. Antoni nomination to lead Bureau of Labor Statistics
E. J. Antoni was nominated for the role in August, after President Trump fired former BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer.
Why is the government shut down? Here's what's behind the funding lapse
The government shut down Wednesday after lawmakers failed to reach an agreement to extend government funding.
Judge removes Trump-appointed Nevada prosecutor as "not validly serving"
A judge ruled Tuesday that the top federal prosecutor in Nevada is not serving legally in the role — marking the second time that a judge has partially sidelined one of the Trump administration's prosecutors.
Video shows several houses along Outer Banks collapsing into Atlantic Ocean
The homes, once propped on high stilts, collapsed in the afternoon in Buxton, a community on one of a string of islands that make up the Outer Banks.
Feds find more SIM cards in N.J. after disrupting network last week
Last week, U.S. Secret Service investigators found SIM servers in the Tri-State area that were capable of disabling cell towers and launching cyber attacks.