Science May 16 Why the northern lights are being seen further south Parts of the United States have recently been getting glimpses of the northern lights. John Yang and science correspondent Miles O'Brien discussed why this spectacle in the skies is now being seen further south.
Science May 14 A closer look at the novel celestial events thrilling scientists this month It's been an exciting time for astronomers, astrophysicists and other scientists who specialize in deciphering the far reaches of space. Since the beginning of May, observations of some never-before-seen celestial events have been reported in science journals. Science correspondent Miles…
Science Apr 26 Demand for electric vehicles is growing, but can charging networks keep up? Demand for electric vehicles is growing and a new report forecasts that one out of every five vehicles sold worldwide this year will be electric. But charging those vehicles and getting the power you need when you want it can…
Science Apr 20 Starship test flight ends with explosion, Musk says SpaceX 'learned a lot' for next launch Thursday, Elon Musk’s SpaceX launched the first test flight of Starship, its 400-foot rocket meant to one day send people to the moon, and eventually, Mars. The most powerful rocket ever built blasted off from its launch base in Texas…
Nation Mar 17 After near-collisions on airport runways, FAA calls for safety review U.S. airports have seen an uptick in near-collisions involving commercial planes. The problem prompted the FAA to call for a safety summit, launching a review of standards and procedures to prevent catastrophe. Geoff Bennett reports on the close calls and…
Science Mar 01 Is climate change accelerating the risk of disease spreading from animals to humans? Scientists researching the aftermath of California wildfires say they are finding evidence that climate change is accelerating the risk of disease spreading from animals to humans. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien reports.
Nation Feb 01 20 years later, Mark Kelly reflects on the space shuttle Columbia disaster Wednesday marks 20 years since the space shuttle Columbia disintegrated on its way home. The tragedy not only killed all seven astronauts on board but also was the beginning of the end for the space shuttle program and changed how…
Science Jan 19 A look at the environmental and health effects associated with gas stoves There's been a heated debate lately about gas stoves and potential government regulation. The fire was lit last week after a member of a federal consumer agency suggested the government might ban them in newly built homes. That was quickly…
Science Jan 11 More homes using heat pumps as cheaper, greener alternative to fossil fuels U.S. emissions fell during the height of the pandemic as people were stuck at home, but that changed as the pandemic eased. Many researchers, scientists and lawmakers argue that Americans need to reduce their use of fossil fuels much sooner…
Science Dec 13 Breakthrough in nuclear fusion technology could dramatically alter clean energy landscape For the first time, scientists have produced a fusion reaction that created more energy than was expended, a breakthrough to tap into the same kind of energy that powers the sun and stars. It could have huge implications for potentially…