Scientists offer new explanation for mysterious 2017 interstellar visitor
"We'll never know for sure what 'Oumuamua was -- we lost our chance," said the co-author of the new study.
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Scientists use Beethoven's hair to study his DNA and health
Beethoven wanted his hearing loss to be explained to the public after his death. Nearly two centuries later, researches were able to uncover secrets about his health – and family tree.
Time to "defuse the climate time bomb" running out fast, U.N. warns
"Humanity is on thin ice, and that ice is melting fast," the U.N. chief said, calling a new report on the rate of climate change "a survival guide for humanity."
New genetic analysis finds clues to animal origin of COVID outbreak
Analysis presented to the WHO offers clues to whether animals, possibly raccoon dogs, were infected at the Huanan animal market in early 2020.
Rocket Lab launches imaging radar satellites for Capella Space
The Capella Space satellites use cloud-piercing radar to monitor Earth around the clock, regardless of weather.
Notre Dame fire exposes long-hidden secret inside Paris landmark
It was not clear how the builders "dared — and succeeded — in putting up such thin walls to such a height," the author of a study about the cathedral said.
Elderly penguins receive custom lenses in "world-first" procedure
Three king penguins received the artificial lens after undergoing successful cataract surgery – the first time the procedure has been done on the animals.
NASA and Axiom Space unveil new spacesuit for Artemis III moon mission
Compared to the bulky and inflexible Apollo suits that caused astronauts to fall while walking on the moon, the new suits are designed to be more mobile.
Professor sparks students' love of physics
Despite women making up about half of the U.S. population, they earn just 25% of bachelor's degrees in physics. That's part of why beloved Texas A&M physics professor Dr. Tatiana Erukhimova has made it her mission to show her students that when they are in her class, there are no limits. CBS News contributor Jamie Wax reports.
Webb telescope captures fleeting moment of a star before going supernova
NASA's Webb Space Telescope has captured the rare phase of a star in the constellation Sagittarius on the cusp of dying.
More severe weather in store for a soaked California
More severe weather is forecast for an already soaked California, raising risk of additional mudslides and debris flows.
DOJ says "over a million more documents" potentially related to Epstein case have been found
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
Is anything open on Christmas Day 2025? See which businesses are operating.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
Powerball $1.817 billion Christmas Eve jackpot won by one ticket, in Arkansas
A single winning ticket was sold for Powerball's Christmas Eve jackpot of $1.817 billion, in Arkansas. It was the second biggest winning jackpot in U.S. lottery history.
We asked experts to rate the U.S. economy in 2025. Here's what they said.
The economy remained on track this year, defying the gloomiest predictions. That doesn't mean Americans are thrilled with how things are going.
Kennedy Center Christmas Eve concert canceled after Trump's name added
A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center has been canceled.
Pope Leo's first Christmas homily laments conditions in Gaza, war in Ukraine
In his first Christmas homily, Pope Leo lamented conditions for Palestinians in Gaza and urged Ukraine and Russia to engage in direct talks to end their wr.
Rescue helicopter crashes on Mount Kilimanjaro
Two foreigners, a local doctor, a tour guide and the pilot were killed in the helicopter crash on Mount Kilimanjaro.
DOJ releases huge set of Epstein files with many mentions of Trump
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files.