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New study may solve mystery about warm-blooded dinosaurs -- A new study suggests that the first warm-blooded dinosaurs may have roamed Earth about 180 million years ago.
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Asia's deadly heat wave was made 45 times more likely for this reason -- Extreme heat is known as a "silent killer," and in some areas across Asia, its intensity would have been impossible without one critical factor, a new study found.1 day ago
Satellite images show what the historic geomagnetic storm looked like from space -- Millions of Americans looked to the night sky and snapped magical photos and videos of the northern lights this past weekend during the momentous geomagnetic storm.1 day ago
Cicadas pee from trees. And they can urinate a lot, a new study finds. -- Scientists who study such things have found that cicadas urinate in a jet stream because they consume an incredible volume of fluid during their brief time above ground.1 day ago
Solar storms can affect electronics and the power grid - an expert explains -- Solar storms can dazzle, bringing displays of the northern lights to large parts of the globe. But geomagnetic storms can also affect electronic systems.2 days ago
U.S. honey bee population reaches record high -- In 2006, bees across the U.S. started dying rapidly. Now, the U.S. honey bee population is at an all-time high, according to the Census of Agriculture. Clay Bolt, manager of pollinator conservation for the World Wildlife Fund U.S., joins CBS News to explain what happened.2 days ago
Raging Canadian wildfires threaten thousands -- Wildfires are forcing thousands from their homes in Canada after burning more than 13,000 acres so far. Terry Cavaliere, emergency operations director for the Fort Nelson First Nation, joins CBS News with the latest.3 days ago
Northern lights set the sky aglow amid powerful geomagnetic storm -- Parts of the country saw the aurora borealis on Friday night, and the dazzling show was expected to continue on Saturday night, according to experts.5 days ago
Geomagnetic storm may disrupt power, but expand aurora viewing -- Geomagnetic storms can affect infrastructure, but may also bring an expanded viewing of the aurora borealis.6 days ago
Maps show where millions in U.S. could see northern lights this weekend -- Americans were being treated to a show of the northern lights this weekend from a powerful geomagnetic storm heading toward Earth.5 days ago