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Technology - Cementing a more sustainable alternative to concrete - The process of making 30 billion tons of concrete every year produces more carbon pollution than all the world's ships and planes put together. Now, the North Carolina and Denmark-based Biomason is using biotechnology, including naturally-occurring microbes, to create "biocement" that's just as sturdy but emits much less CO2. David Pogue reports. 58M ago - 3:14
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Breeding a better bread -- Over the past century, the cultivation and processing of wheat has led to strains of grain that are less nutritious, less flavorful, and more vulnerable to climate change. The researchers at Breadlab, at Washington State University, are trying to breed varieties of whole grains that are better for farmers, consumers - and taste buds. David Pogue reports.30 minutes ago
Using the ocean to power data centers -- The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy.1 hour ago
First major forecast for 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is released -- Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season. -- Apr 91 hour ago
Latest CBS News Videos - New Iran talks to start in Pakistan - The second round of U.S.-Iran peace talks will kick off in Pakistan as the fragile two-week ceasefire is set to expire this week. Imtiaz Tyab reports on the latest. 52M ago - 2:413 minutes ago
Open: "Face the Nation," April 19, 2026 -- This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz joins as President Trump says negotiators are headed to Pakistan for a peace deal with Iran. Plus. Former White House adviser on energy security Amos Hochstein and former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder join.3 minutes ago
Nature: Prairie chickens in South Dakota -- We leave you this Sunday morning with prairie chickens and sharp tail grouse near Ft. Pierre, South Dakota. Videographer: Kevin Kjergaard.30 minutes ago
A portrait of portraitist Michael Shane Neal -- Michael Shane Neal, perhaps America's greatest living portraitist, recently fulfilled a long-held ambition: to paint a living president. He talks with correspondent Martha Teichner about producing a portrait of former President Joe Biden. He also discusses "being in the zone" while painting a portrait; following in the footsteps of famed artists Everett Raymond Kinstler and John Singer Sargent; and becoming a TikTok fashion icon.3 minutes ago
Rat poison found in HiPP baby food in Austria, prompting recall -- HiPP is recalling some baby food jars in Austria after a sample tested positive for rat poison.1 hour ago
Attempted arson at London synagogue is 3rd attack on Jewish site in days -- U.K. counterterrorism police are investigating a spate of arson attacks against Jewish sites in London.2 hours ago
Life jacket worn by Titanic passenger who survived auctioned for $900,000 -- The item is believed to be one of only a handful of Titanic life jackets still in existence, the auction house said.18 hours ago
6 killed after gunman opens fire in Kyiv, Ukrainian officials say -- The head of Ukraine's Interior Ministry said the gunman took hostages and spoke to negotiators for 40 minutes before he was shot dead.22 hours ago
Over 1,000 bone fragments found in Mexico City ahead of World Cup -- Mexico City and Guadalajara are preparing to host World Cup games in June, with protesters denouncing the government's failure to properly investigate the disappearances.22 hours ago
Former chef facing 14 murder charges to plead guilty to aiding suicide -- Abetting suicide carries a maximum sentence of 14 years, according to the Canadian Criminal Code.22 hours ago
U.K. police probe arson attack on building formerly housing Jewish charity -- There were no injuries reported in connection with the attack, police said Saturday.23 hours ago
U.S. delegation visited Cuba last week as Trump heaped pressure on island -- A delegation of senior State Department representatives traveled to Cuba via a U.S. government plane last week, officials said, a diplomatic opening amid intense pressure from the Trump administration. -- Apr 1713 hours ago
How the dispute between Trump and Pope Leo escalated -- President Trump has lobbed insults at Pope Leo XIV in response to his criticisms of the war in Iran, marking an unusually pronounced rupture between the leaders of the world's most powerful country and the world's largest Christian denomination.1 day ago
Trump says Iranians have "agreed to everything," including removal of enriched uranium -- President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview. -- Apr 1719 hours ago
U.S. could send senior officials back to Pakistan for Iran talks within days, sources say -- The Trump administration is considering a renewed diplomatic push that could send officials back to Pakistan within days, sources said. -- Apr 1721 hours ago
CBS News took a boat into the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what we saw. -- Reporters from CBS News carefully arranged a risky trip into the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what they saw.1 day ago
Activist recalls surviving assassination attempt caught on video -- An environmentalist who survived an assassination attempt spoke during the presentation of a report that documented the killing of 10 activists in Mexico in 2025. -- Apr 171 day ago
Ancient cave, hippo bones found under castle: "Once-in-a-lifetime discovery" -- A prehistoric hidden cave and hippo bones found beneath Pembroke Castle could transform understanding of ancient life in Britain, researchers said -- Apr 171 day ago
Trump says U.S. officials are traveling to Pakistan for new Iran talks -- Sources said Vice President Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner would attend the talks.1 hour 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, 20241 year ago
Using the ocean to power data centers -- The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy. Correspondent David Pogue examines what Panthalassa's alternative to land-based data centers may mean.30 minutes ago
Can Allbirds take flight as an AI company? -- The struggling shoe brand Allbirds announced it is exiting the footwear business and re-inventing itself as an artificial intelligence company. Max Darrow has more from San Francisco.2 hours ago