A wake-up call on saving endangered species – CBS News Watch CBS News 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 ones, in our communities; by saving other species, we will be saving…
Tokyo — 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. Honda, which hopes to develop the tech prowess for a suborbital launch by 2029, conducted a test flight of its rocket on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido. “The test…
A new class of future NASA astronauts graduates – CBS News Watch CBS News 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 and possibly Mars. “CBS This Morning: Saturday” co-host Dana Jacobson spoke…
Worldwide effort to save Australia’s animals amid devastating wildfires – CBS News Watch CBS News 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 the unique species. Be the first to know Get browser…
Penguin species in Antarctica hit hard by climate change – CBS News Watch CBS News 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 affecting the chinstrap penguin. For our Eye on Earth series,…
Secret mission saves rare prehistoric trees from Australia bushfires – CBS News Watch CBS News 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 extinct, have grown in Australia for over 200 million years…
U.S. will screen passengers from China for new illness – CBS News Watch CBS News 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. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news,…
Space X launch scrubbed, flight aims to test safety procedures – CBS News Watch CBS News 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 capsule will intentionally break off from the Falcon 9…
Can scientists learn about Earth by looking at Venus? – CBS News Watch CBS News 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 who are looking to Earth’s mysterious neighbor. Be the first…
