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NASA taps 2 companies to develop buggies for its moon base program
CBS Evening News NASA taps 2 companies to develop buggies for its moon base program .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-evening-news.jpg'); } By Kris Van Cleave Kris Van Cleave Kris Van Cleave Emmy Award-winning journalist Kris Van Cleave is the senior transportation correspondent for CBS News based in Phoenix, Arizona, where he also serves as a national correspondent reporting for all CBS News broadcasts and platforms. Read Full Bio Kris Van Cleave M...
Huge booms reported as meteor travelling at 75,000mph shakes US buildings
A meteor travelling at 75,000mph caused a double boom that shook buildings in Massachusetts and Rhode Island in the US on Saturday afternoon.
The household battery revolution that could change energy bills … and the world
Australia is pioneering a revolution in home renewables and battery use, proving what is possible with the right policiesThe timing was rich with symbolism. As intense heatwaves pummelled Europe and Asia, and oil markets around the world leapt and sputtered, the two big chimneys of one of Australia’s largest power stations were being demolished. Meanwhile, the Australian energy minister was holding a media conference to hail a fall of up to 10% in the benchmark electricity price in parts of the...
A look at lunar rovers for NASA's planned Moon Base
Despite the Blue Origin explosion setback for NASA this week, its plan to return to the moon took a giant leap forward, ordering rovers for its planned lunar base. Kris Van Cleave has more details.
Suspected meteor heard around Boston, Rhode Island
Security cameras captured a sound rattling nerves and windows near Boston and into Rhode Island. Scientists say it
'Killer fungus' could be good news for habitats decimated by invasive moss
'Killer fungus' could be good news for habitats decimated by invasive moss Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGeorgina RannardClimate and science reporterGwyndaf Hughes/BBCThe heath-star moss has spread quickly through the UK and EuropeA new species of "killer fungus" has been discovered in Britain that destroys an aggressively invasive plant, raising hopes that decimated native habitats could be restored.It infects the heath-star moss that is damaging UK environments by taking over and...
Meteor triggers loud boom and shaking felt across Massachusetts
U.S. newsMeteor triggers loud boom and shaking felt across Massachusetts NASA confirmed that a fireball passed over Massachusetts at 2:06 p.m., releasing a blast of energy equal to what it said was an estimated 300 tons of TNT.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleLoud boom rattles New England region01:34Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 30, 2026, 7:02 PM EDT / Updated May 30, 2026, 7:03 PM EDTBy Marlene Lenthang and Jay BlackmanA meteor travel...
Chocolate cake or fruit? Scientists work out why we succumb to sweet treats in the evening
Chocolate cake or fruit? Scientists work out why we succumb to sweet treats in the eveningSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ROGER DOBSON Published: 23:16, 30 May 2026 | Updated: 23:47, 30 May 2026 e-mail 3 View comments
Boom in Boston Area Puzzles Residents. There Are ‘Hints’ It Was a Meteorite.
The reverberation came two days after a similar event in South Carolina had caused alarm. This time, it could have been a meteorite.
Meteor over Massachusetts causes explosion reports, sightings from Delaware to Montreal
The American Meteor Society said a boom heard by residents in multiple states Saturday afternoon was a 3-foot wide meteor entering the atmosphere near the Massachusetts and New Hampshire border
Meteor explodes off coast of Massachusetts, causing loud boom
Local News Meteor explodes off coast of Massachusetts, causing loud boom By Riley Rourke, Riley Rourke Digital Producer, CBS Boston Riley Rourke is a digital producer for CBS Boston. She has worked at WBZ-TV since graduating from Emerson College in 2023. Read Full Bio Riley Rourke, Jacob Wycoff Jacob Wycoff Jacob Wycoff is a meteorologist at WBZ-TV and will contribute to weekend morning newscasts. Jacob is a member of the National Weather Association and the American Meteorological Society. Read...
Britons left baffled after rare 'Fata Morgana' mirage spotted off Cornish coast
Passengers aboard a boat trip off the Cornish coast were left astonished after witnessing a rare optical phenomenon that conjured enormous figures hovering above the sea.The extraordinary sight, observed during a sea-safari expedition operated by St Ives Boats, appeared to show structures stretching hundreds of metres into the sky.Those on board watched in disbelief as the mysterious formations continuously morphed before their eyes."It was surreal seeing these huge 'structures' and weird atmosp...
Experts identify victims from one of history's most 'catastrophic' Arctic disasters
Around 180 years after Sir John Franklin's doomed expedition to find the Northwest Passage ended in disaster, researchers have identified four additional crew members through DNA analysis.The new research, shedding light on one of history's most infamous Arctic tragedies, was led by researchers at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada. The identified remains include William Orren, Able Seaman; David Young, Boy 1st Class; John Bridgens, Subordinate Officers' Steward; and Harry Peglar, Cap...
Mauna Loa Observatory Survives Lava, Budget Cuts And Politics
InnovationSustainabilityMauna Loa Observatory Survives Lava, Budget Cuts And PoliticsByIngmar Rentzhog,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ingmar Rentzhog is the CEO and founder of We Don’t Have Time.for We Don’t Have TimeFollow AuthorMay 30, 2026, 08:41am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.A scientist works at Hawaii's Mauna Loa Observatory at 3396 meters (11,141...
What Happens When You Give Cocaine To Salmon? A Biologist Explains
InnovationScienceWhat Happens When You Give Cocaine To Salmon? A Biologist ExplainsByScott Travers,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world.Follow AuthorMay 30, 2026, 08:30am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.What happens when cocaine makes its way into rivers and lakes? Scientists tested the answer...
Ex-Pentagon official says UAP files reveal 'treasure trove' of intelligence dating back to the 1940s
A former Pentagon official who investigated unexplained anomalous phenomena (UAPs) says newly released government documents contain evidence that the U.S. has long treated UAPs as a serious national security issue — including claims involving recovered "non-human" materials dating back decades."There is an absolute treasure trove of information contained in this second tranche of information," Luis Elizondo said Tuesday, pointing to the latest data drop authorized for release.Discussing the matt...
El Nino Likely To Result In Deficient Indian Monsoon, Raises Crop Concerns
Meteorologists are watching the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD), another major climate phenomenon that occasionally offsets El Nino's drying influence on India.
'OAPs are as hard as nails!' The incredible amount of WWII bombs still being found today
'OAPs are as hard as nails!' The incredible amount of WWII bombs still being found todayEXCLUSIVE: RAF Veteran and author John Nichol shares an exclusive extract from his new book, Blitz, revealing the wartime roots of today's bomb disposal heroes Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By John Nichol 07:01, Sat, May 30, 2026 Naval bomb disposal team in action in London in 1940 (Image: Corbis via Gett...
Don’t Miss May’s ‘Blue Moon’ Rise Tonight — Exact Times For Saturday
BreakingInnovationScienceDon’t Miss May’s ‘Blue Moon’ Rise Tonight — Exact Times For SaturdayByJamie Carter,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky.Follow AuthorMay 30, 2026, 12:15am EDTToplineAlthough the Blue Moon officially becomes full in the early hours of Sunday, May 31, the key moment is moonrise just after sunset on Saturday, May 30, when it slowly lifts into the eastern...
"Never Seen Anything Like It": Satellite Pics Show China Is Building Launch Pads Near Nuclear Missile Silos
Satellite images show Beijing is building launch pads, bunkers and communications nodes near the isolated nuclear silos that hold the Chinese military's longest-range missiles.