mRNA tech could help fight cancer, but cuts threaten progress, experts say
Federal funding cuts to mRNA technology research doesn’t just impact COVID vaccines — experts say it could stall progress in treatment for cancers, rare disease and more.
New species of “deceptively cute” ancient whale found on beach
Scientists have discovered a razor-toothed whale that prowled the seas 26 million years ago, saying the species was “deceptively cute” but a dangerous predator.
Meteorite that ripped through Georgia home’s roof is older than Earth
A mysterious fireball blazed across the sky in broad daylight on June 26, sparking hundreds of siting reports in Georgia and South Carolina.
Why ASMR is making a lot of noise
ASMR (or autonomous sensory meridian response) is the tingling sensation some people experience from certain sounds or visuals – a “brain massage,” in the words of Maria Viktorovna, who’s been…
Perseids meteor shower will peak next week. But will the moon ruin it?
The Perseids meteor shower — considered one of the best shows in the sky — is set to peak next week.
New image shows high-speed comet visiting from another solar system
Discovered last month by a telescope in Chile, the comet known as 3I-Atlas is only the third known interstellar object to pass our way.
Neil deGrasse Tyson weighs in on plans for a moon-based nuclear reactor
As the Trump administration pushes to build a nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson joins “CBS Mornings Plus” to discuss the science, the risks and…
Billions of starfish died in a decade-long epidemic. Scientists now know why.
A sea star wasting disease sparked a mass die-off from Mexico to Alaska, devastating more than 20 species and continuing today.
Lightning “megaflash” recognized as new world record
A lightning flash that extended 515 miles from eastern Texas to near Kansas City, Missouri, in 2017 is recognized as being the longest horizontal distance.
Researchers say they’ve discovered the potato’s origins
The origin of potatoes has puzzled scientists for years, but researchers now say they’ve found an unlikely ancestor: tomatoes.