Honda hails successful test of reusable rocket as it seeks space sector entry
Japan’s second-biggest carmaker, Honda, has successfully tested an experimental reusable rocket, the company says, as it seeks to expand into the space sector.
Can scientists learn about Earth by looking at Venus?
Scientists say Venus may hold important insights into some of humanity’s biggest challenges today. As NASA gears up for its Mars 2020 mission, CBS News’ Jeff Glor spoke to some…
Space X launch scrubbed, flight aims to test safety procedures
Space X is gearing up for a crucial test that could help send astronauts to space from U.S. soil for the first time in nearly a decade. The unmanned Dragon…
U.S. will screen passengers from China for new illness
There is growing concern about a rare, flu-like virus that has caused at least two deaths and has spread from China to other countries in Asia. Errol Barnett reports.
Penguin species in Antarctica hit hard by climate change
Antarctica is one of the most remote places on the planet, but climate change is hitting it hard. A group of scientists want to know how the warming weather is…
Secret mission saves rare prehistoric trees from Australia bushfires
A secret operation led by specially trained firefighters has saved the last of a rare Dinosaur-era tree species from the Australia bushfires. The Wollemi pine trees, once thought to be…
A new class of future NASA astronauts graduates
On Friday, 13 men and women celebrated their completion of NASA’s Artemis astronaut training program, and are now candidates for future missions, which could include a trip to the moon…
Worldwide effort to save Australia’s animals amid devastating wildfires
It’s estimated that more than 1 billion animals have been killed in Australia’s devastating wildfires. Jamie Yuccas reports from the fire zone on how the world is rallying to save…
A wake-up call on saving endangered species
In order to help stabilize our planet’s life support systems and improve our world, National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore says we must step up and solve environmental problems, even small…
Discovering unknown family through DNA tests
Taking a DNA test might yield some surprises about your heritage; a recent survey shows that more than a quarter of those who use mail-in DNA tests end up learning…