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62-year-old fish thought to be oldest-ever trout found in Great Lakes -- Researchers say that a lake trout recently captured in Lake Superior is believed to be the oldest-known specimen of its species ever caught in the Great Lakes, estimated to be 62 years old.
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mRNA tech could help fight cancer, but cuts threaten progress, experts say -- Federal funding cuts to mRNA technology research doesn't just impact COVID vaccines - experts say it could stall progress in treatment for cancers, rare disease and more. -- Aug 1316 hours ago
New species of "deceptively cute" ancient whale found on beach -- Scientists have discovered a razor-toothed whale that prowled the seas 26 million years ago, saying the species was "deceptively cute" but a dangerous predator. -- Aug 132 days ago
Why ASMR is making a lot of noise -- ASMR (or autonomous sensory meridian response) is the tingling sensation some people experience from certain sounds or visuals - a "brain massage," in the words of Maria Viktorovna, who's been called the "ASMR queen." Correspondent Faith Salie talks with Viktorovna about her wildly successful "Gentle Whispering" videos, and with physiology professor Craig Richard, who discusses ASMR's physical effects. Salie also visits Whisperwave, New York City's first ASMR spa. [Originally broadcast Dec. 8, 2024.]3 days ago
Meteorite that ripped through Georgia home's roof is older than Earth -- A mysterious fireball blazed across the sky in broad daylight on June 26, sparking hundreds of siting reports in Georgia and South Carolina. -- Aug 93 days ago
Butterfly populations rapidly declining in Midwest -- A new study finds that butterfly populations are rapidly declining in the Midwest. Elise Zipkin, one of the authors of the study, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.5 days ago
Perseids meteor shower will peak this week. But will the moon ruin views? -- The Perseids meteor shower - considered one of the best shows in the sky - is set to peak this week. -- Aug 113 days ago
New image shows high-speed comet visiting from another solar system -- Discovered last month by a telescope in Chile, the comet known as 3I-Atlas is only the third known interstellar object to pass our way. -- Aug 86 days ago
NOAA updates hurricane forecast -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration updated the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season forecast. CBS News' Jessica Burch reports.8 days ago
Neil deGrasse Tyson on nuclear reactor plan -- As the Trump administration pushes to build a nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the science, the risks and the future of space exploration.8 days ago