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Scientists discover SHORTCUT to the Moon in breakthrough for space exploration
Scientists have uncovered a mathematical breakthrough that could provide lunar expeditions with a shortcut to the moon.The new route has identified more fuel-efficient flight paths by leveraging gravitational forces.The research team employed a technique called "the theory of functional connections" to analyse vast numbers of potential routes to the moon, ultimately pinpointing trajectories that pass through Lagrange Point L1.These Lagrange Points are locations in space where the gravitational...
Don’t Miss Monday’s Must-See Sky Show As A Crescent Moon Cuddles Venus
InnovationScienceDon’t Miss Monday’s Must-See Sky Show As A Crescent Moon Cuddles VenusByJamie Carter,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky.Follow AuthorMay 16, 2026, 04:41am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.A delicate crescent moon pairs with brilliant Venus after sunset Monday, creating o...
Northern Lights Alert: 10 States May See Aurora On Saturday Night
InnovationScienceNorthern Lights Alert: 10 States May See Aurora On Saturday NightByJamie Carter,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky.Follow AuthorMay 16, 2026, 04:15am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.The northern lights glow beyond Perry Lake Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, near Perry, Kan. (A...
Sawe’s secret sauce: inside the lab that fuelled historic sub-two hour marathon
Swedish firm Maurten’s high-carb drinks, bicarb sludges and hydrogels are giving super spikes a run for their moneyInside an unremarkable Gothenburg office building rented from the local university are a series of conference spaces named after the modern greats of distance running. There is the Eliud Kipchoge room, the Keely Hodgkinson room and, the latest addition, the Sabastian Sawe room, in homage to the man who recently redefined the limits of human endurance.When Sawe last month in London b...
Rare plant makes comeback from brink of extinction
Rare plant makes comeback from brink of extinction1 day agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleDanielle MalgwiSouth EastKent Wildlife TrustThe Kentish milkwort nearly went extinct in 2013, according to expertsA wildlife trust is celebrating the recovery of a near-extinct plant after recording a seven-fold population increase.A total of 1,245 self-sown Kentish milkwort plants have been recorded at Queendown Warren, near Sittingbourne in Kent – the largest population of the species in the UK.The gr...
Super El Nino warning: Pacific Ocean heating faster than expected, scientists warn
The emergence of a fresh alert on the climate front continues to make rounds in meteorological circles across the globe. Preliminary reports indicate that the currently forming El Niño in the tropical Pacific Ocean will grow to become extremely strong within the next few months.
'Until Mars is colonised': Musk reveals SpaceX agreement to ensure he can't be fired
Elon Musk's compensation deal with SpaceX reportedly links his pay to colonizing Mars, potentially worth trillions. This structure aims to ensure his long-term leadership and focus on making humanity multi-planetary, rather than short-term financial gains. Musk confirmed the necessity of this approach, emphasizing the mission's immense value and difficulty.
SpaceX launches cargo ship to International Space Station
U.S. SpaceX launches Dragon cargo ship on unpiloted flight to space station By William Harwood William Harwood CBS News Space Consultant Bill Harwood has been covering the U.S. space program full-time since 1984, first as Cape Canaveral bureau chief for United Press International and now as a consultant for CBS News. Read Full Bio William Harwood May 15, 2026 / 7:34 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google SpaceX launched an unpiloted Dragon cargo ship Friday loaded with 6,500 pounds of supplies...
Brain cells grown in a lab dish and made to play arcade games could help understand ADHD, autism and depression, scientists say
Brain cells grown in a lab dish and made to play arcade games could help understand ADHD, autism and depression, scientists sayGet your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREEBy ED HOLT Published: 00:29, 16 May 2026 | Updated: 00:29, 16 May 2026 e-mail View comments
US says El Nino just weeks away, earlier than expected
El Nino’s shadow over this year’s monsoon in India may have just got longer. Latest forecasts from international agencies suggest El Nino could be just weeks away, setting in earlier than expected.
CBS News Radio flashback: 2003 Space Shuttle Columbia disaster
On Feb. 1, 2003, the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated upon reentering Earth's atmosphere, killing all seven crew members on board. Major Garrett introduces CBS News Radio's coverage from that day.
NASA logs record-breaking solar burst as scientists forecast dangerous space weather events
NASA has logged a record-breaking solar burst as scientists forecast dangerous space-weather events.The longest solar radio burst ever has been observed, lasting 19 days and shattering the previous record of just five days.Taking place between August 21 and September 9, 2025, the extraordinary came as a complete surprise to researchers.When scientists first detected the burst, it appeared entirely routine. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say However, unlike typical solar radio bursts, which la...
What Is That Bright Star? When To See May’s Moonlit ‘Planet Parade’
InnovationScienceWhat Is That Bright Star? When To See May’s Moonlit ‘Planet Parade’ByJamie Carter,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky.Follow AuthorMay 15, 2026, 01:00pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Exactly how, when and where to see Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Mars and Mercury in May 202...
New dinosaur weighing as much as 9 elephants identified by scientists
World Skeletal remains of new dinosaur weighing as much as 9 elephants discovered by scientists: "The last titan" May 15, 2026 / 12:32 PM EDT / CBS/AFP Add CBS News on Google Scientists have identified a massive new dinosaur from remains discovered in Thailand, with the creature estimated to have weighed as much as nine adult elephants.The long-necked herbivore stretched 88 feet and weighed about 27 tons, according to a study published in the journal Scientific Reports.It probably roamed what is...
Scientists Are Counting The Diseases Climate Change Causes
InnovationScienceScientists Are Counting The Diseases Climate Change CausesByJohn Drake,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. John Drake is a professor at the University of Georgia. Follow AuthorMay 15, 2026, 12:15pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.LUSAKA, ZAMBIA - FEBRUARY 24: A man rests outside his house surrounded by contaminated water on February 24, 2024 in...
NASA maps show Earth's brightest and darkest regions at night
Space NASA maps show Earth's brightest and darkest regions at night By Kerry Breen Kerry Breen News Editor Kerry Breen is a news editor at CBSNews.com. A graduate of New York University's Arthur L. Carter School of Journalism, she previously worked at NBC News' TODAY Digital. She covers current events, breaking news and issues including substance use. Read Full Bio Kerry Breen May 15, 2026 / 11:36 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google New maps from NASA using nearly a decade's worth of data s...
What are the origins of hantavirus? How the virus tied to the cruise ship outbreak came to be.
The deadly hantavirus outbreak on a Dutch-flagged cruise ship was caused by the Andes virus, the only known strain to spread from person to person. Rodents are known to carry hantavirus, but what's the disease's origin story? Ramy Inocencio explains.
Scientists have discovered a SHORTCUT to the moon - and it could slash the cost of future missions
Scientists have discovered a SHORTCUT to the moon – and it could slash the cost of future missionsREAD MORE: NASA video reveals what happens to water floating in spaceBy WILIAM HUNTER, SENIOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY REPORTER Published: 16:18, 15 May 2026 | Updated: 16:18, 15 May 2026 e-mail 83 View comments
Czech police find stolen skull of 13th-century saint and arrest man
Man admits to coating relic in concrete after taking it from church because he objected to it being displayed, police sayCzech police have found the skull of a 13th-century saint, days after it was stolen from a church in the north of the country.Police said they had arrested a suspect, who they said admitted to taking the skull of Saint Zdislava of Lemberk from a glass shrine in the basilica of St Lawrence and St Zdislava in the town of Jablonné v Podještědí on Tuesday. Continue reading...
How a growing El Niño will affect 2026 hurricane season in Atlantic, Pacific
U.S. How a growing El Niño will affect 2026 hurricane season in Atlantic and Pacific By Nikki Nolan Nikki Nolan Meteorologist, CBS News and Stations Nikki Nolan is a meteorologist for CBS News and Stations. She graduated from Metropolitan State University of Denver with a Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology and has worked in national weather TV coverage since 2019. Read Full Bio Nikki Nolan May 15, 2026 / 9:55 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google As the globe transitions into an El Niñ...