Page Updated: Sunday, September 27, 2026 6:32 AM ET

CBS News - Science

Several arrested, bomb disposal deployed near air base used by U.S. forces -- The air base has been used by U.S. forces involved in targeting Iran since the start of the war in February

7 minutes ago

OpenAI agent accessed government website data after going rogue, company reveals -- The disclosure comes at a time of heightened concern over AI agents acting outside of human control. -- Sep 26

7 minutes ago

Twin doctors who grew up in poverty returned to their hometown to co-run an ER -- Drs. Travan and Travis Jasper, identical twins, are co-directors of the emergency department at Chippenham Hospital in Richmond, Virginia, the city where they grew up in poverty. -- Sep 25

8 hours ago

Exclusive - The story behind the first CIA officers in Afghanistan after 9/11 - Twenty-five years ago, a Soviet-designed helicopter crossed the mountains of Afghanistan with the first CIA officers sent into the country after 9/11, the opening move in what would later become America's longest war. 21H ago

7 minutes ago

Trump cancels nearly $1 billion in spending, a move some lawmakers called illegal -- President Trump moved to cancel almost $1 billion in spending that was approved by Congress, marking the second time his administration has employed a rarely used tactic that some lawmakers in both parties have called illegal. -- Sep 25

8 hours ago

Transcript: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" -- The following is the transcript of the interview with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian airing on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sept. 27, 2026. -- Sep 25

9 hours ago

At least 27 killed in 2 mass shootings in South Africa -- The attacks come as South Africa grapples with persistent gun violence often linked to gang rivalries.

52 minutes ago

Russian foreign minister accuses Europe of blocking Ukraine peace talks -- Both Moscow and Kyiv have stepped up attacks after the deadliest summer since 2022 - the year Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine.

10 hours ago

Fears of serial killer rise in South Africa after body of 10th woman found -- Police have identified similarities in some of the killings but said they had not found conclusive evidence that the same person or people were responsible.

16 hours ago

Science - Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice - Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings. Sep 18 - 4:03

7 days ago

New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century -- Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.

8 days ago

Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage -- The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.

10 days ago

Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt -- Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.

10 days ago

Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign" -- Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.

14 days ago

First-ever adult T. rex trackway found in North Dakota -- Paleontologists have identified the first known trackway made by a full-grown Tyrannosaurus rex, and the discovery was made in the North Dakota badlands.

16 days ago

Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more -- Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.

23 days ago

Vote on the fattest marmot now -- Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.

23 days ago

NASA plans to launch new space telescope -- NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.

29 days ago

Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one. -- The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."

1 month ago

Trump rejects 7-day plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz -- Iran had presented a seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and return to negotiations for a lasting end to the war.

18 hours ago

Iranian President Pezeshkian talks about proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz -- Iran's Masoud Pezeshkian says he has visited Iran's supreme leader twice and talked with CBS News' Margaret Brennan about Mojtaba Khamenei's health.

1 day ago

Nor'easter brings heavy flooding, major power outages to the East Coast -- Tens of millions of people are in the path of the storm, which has canceled flights, concerts and sporting events.

12 hours ago

U.S. military lays groundwork for potential action around Cuba -- Some units would "possibly [be] needed in 90-120 days," according to an internal Army message reviewed by CBS News.

1 day ago

4 American tourists dead after building explosion in Greece -- The mayor of Athens said the explosion was likely caused by a gas leak.

19 hours ago

FAA investigates software glitch in some Boeing 737 Max jets -- The FAA is investigating a software glitch in some Boeing 737 Max jets​ that could prompt an automated flight guidance system to disengage during an aborted landing.

6 hours ago

Hurricane Nolo weakens, but still brings heavy rain to Hawaii. See its path. -- Hurricane Nolo weakened slightly as it began to move away from Hawaii, forecasters said, but it was still expected to lash the Big Island and Maui with heavy rains through the weekend.

52 minutes ago

Trump and Xi to set up AI safety channel as military, trade talks continue -- The White House said the two leaders agreed on using the term "super intelligence" rather than "artificial intelligence" to describe the technology.

13 hours ago

Entertainment - Karina Rykman plays "Shoegaze Summer" New York City native Karina Rykman has earned accolades for her unmissable live act. The singer-songwriter and bassist recently celebrated the release of her new studio album, "Late Checkout," at Zabar's, becoming the first band to play at the iconic Upper West Side delicatessen. Here's Karina Rykman with "Shoegaze Summer." 20H ago - 3:52

15 minutes ago

Karina Rykman plays "Easy, Rider" -- New York City native Karina Rykman has earned accolades for her unmissable live act. The singer-songwriter and bassist recently celebrated the release of her new studio album, "Late Checkout," at Zabar's, becoming the first band to play at the iconic Upper West Side delicatessen. Here's Karina Rykman with "Easy, Rider."

16 hours ago

Karina Rykman plays "Late Checkout" -- New York City native Karina Rykman has earned accolades for her unmissable live act. The singer-songwriter and bassist recently celebrated the release of her new studio album, "Late Checkout," at Zabar's, becoming the first band to play at the iconic Upper West Side delicatessen. Here's Karina Rykman with title track "Late Checkout."

16 hours ago

Stavros Halkias is "kind of a comedy nerd" -- Comedian Stavros Halkias speaks with Nate Burleson about his latest standup special, his hit show "Tires," his role in the Anthony Bourdain biopic, "Tony," and more.

18 hours ago

Highlights magazine celebrates 80 years -- For decades, children have sent Highlights magazine their drawings, poems, questions and concerns. Now Highlights is turning 80. We took a look back at the beloved magazine's history.

18 hours ago

Technology - FAA rolls out new AI flight software - The Federal Aviation Administration is rolling out new air traffic control software that uses artificial intelligence as a prediction tool. This comes as more than half of Americans worry that AI models could act on their own to cause harm, accord to a CBS News survey. Kris Van Cleave has the story. 21H ago - 3:11

15 minutes ago

Pope Leo visits France -- Pope Leo XIV traveled to France, the first papal visit in nearly 20 years. Chris Livesay reports.

19 hours ago

How AI powered robots are helping small farms -- From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting. -- Mar 28, 2024

1 year ago

TikTok settles lawsuit over youth safety concerns for at least $100 million - Alabama sued the social media company in 2025, claiming the platform had negative effects on the mental well-being of youths. Sep 25

6 hours ago

Court sides with Pentagon in Anthropic case -- The growing concerns over the safety of artificial intelligence and the speed of its development have many calling for government regulation. Recently, President Trump said he plans to appoint an adviser and create an AI force. J.B. Branch, director of federal AI governance and technology policy at Public Citizen, joins CBS News to discuss. -- Sep 25

9 hours ago