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Scientists Are Counting The Diseases Climate Change Causes
InnovationScienceScientists Are Counting The Diseases Climate Change CausesByJohn Drake,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. John Drake is a professor at the University of Georgia. Follow AuthorMay 15, 2026, 12:15pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.LUSAKA, ZAMBIA - FEBRUARY 24: A man rests outside his house surrounded by contaminated water on February 24, 2024 in...
NASA maps show Earth's brightest and darkest regions at night
Space NASA maps show Earth's brightest and darkest regions at night By Kerry Breen Kerry Breen News Editor Kerry Breen is a news editor at CBSNews.com. A graduate of New York University's Arthur L. Carter School of Journalism, she previously worked at NBC News' TODAY Digital. She covers current events, breaking news and issues including substance use. Read Full Bio Kerry Breen May 15, 2026 / 11:36 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google New maps from NASA using nearly a decade's worth of data s...
What are the origins of hantavirus? How the virus tied to the cruise ship outbreak came to be.
The deadly hantavirus outbreak on a Dutch-flagged cruise ship was caused by the Andes virus, the only known strain to spread from person to person. Rodents are known to carry hantavirus, but what's the disease's origin story? Ramy Inocencio explains.
Scientists have discovered a SHORTCUT to the moon - and it could slash the cost of future missions
Scientists have discovered a SHORTCUT to the moon – and it could slash the cost of future missionsREAD MORE: NASA video reveals what happens to water floating in spaceBy WILIAM HUNTER, SENIOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY REPORTER Published: 16:18, 15 May 2026 | Updated: 16:18, 15 May 2026 e-mail 83 View comments
Czech police find stolen skull of 13th-century saint and arrest man
Man admits to coating relic in concrete after taking it from church because he objected to it being displayed, police sayCzech police have found the skull of a 13th-century saint, days after it was stolen from a church in the north of the country.Police said they had arrested a suspect, who they said admitted to taking the skull of Saint Zdislava of Lemberk from a glass shrine in the basilica of St Lawrence and St Zdislava in the town of Jablonné v Podještědí on Tuesday. Continue reading...
How a growing El Niño will affect 2026 hurricane season in Atlantic, Pacific
U.S. How a growing El Niño will affect 2026 hurricane season in Atlantic and Pacific By Nikki Nolan Nikki Nolan Meteorologist, CBS News and Stations Nikki Nolan is a meteorologist for CBS News and Stations. She graduated from Metropolitan State University of Denver with a Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology and has worked in national weather TV coverage since 2019. Read Full Bio Nikki Nolan May 15, 2026 / 9:55 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google As the globe transitions into an El Niñ...
ICC fines Pakistan, docks eight WTC points for slow over rate in Dhaka Test
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday fined Pakistan 40 per cent of their match fee and docked them eight points in the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) for maintaining a slow over rate during the first Test against Bangladesh. In a press release, the ICC said, “Pakistan have been fined 40pc of their match fee and penalised eight points in the ongoing WTC 2025-27 cycle after being ruled eight overs short of the target once time allowances were taken into account”....
Pope Leo's first encyclical will reportedly warn about dangers of AI
Pope Leo XIV is expected to warn about the dangers of artificial intelligence in his first encyclical. CBS News contributor Candida Moss joins with more details.
Magnitude 6.3 earthquake hits northern Japan
A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan on Friday, the country's weather agency said, but no tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of damage. The quake hit at 8:22 pm (1122 GMT) in Pacific waters off northern Miyagi prefecture, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). It follows a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake that hit near the region in April, prompting a tsunami alert at the time.The JMA has cautioned that a major quake could occur in the region...
Why Do We Sneeze? An Evolutionary Biologist Explains
InnovationScienceWhy Do We Sneeze? An Evolutionary Biologist ExplainsByScott Travers,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world.Follow AuthorMay 15, 2026, 08:30am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Why does a sneeze take over your whole face? And why can light trigger it in some people? The answers lie...
Hurricane Season Is Two Weeks Away — 8 Things To Know Right Now
InnovationScienceHurricane Season Is Two Weeks Away — 8 Things To Know Right NowByMarshall Shepherd,Senior Contributor.Follow AuthorMay 15, 2026, 08:18am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.IN SPACE - OCTOBER 8: (EDITOR’S NOTE: This Handout image was provided by a third-party organization and may not adhere to Getty Images’ editorial policy.) In this NASA handout, Hurricane Milton, a Category 5 storm at th...
Britain is DIMMING: NASA maps reveal how night lights are changing across the globe - with huge swathes of the UK fading into darkness
READ MORE: The Suffolk hamlet with one of the best night skies in the WORLDBy WILIAM HUNTER, SENIOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY REPORTER Published: 10:30, 15 May 2026 | Updated: 11:55, 15 May 2026 e-mail 160 View comments
Giant new 88ft dinosaur weighing 27 tonnes discovered by British researchers from fossils in Thailand
A team of British researchers have helped discover the remains of a giant dinosaur who spanned a whopping 88ft in south-east Asia.Skeletal remains of Nagatitan, a member of the dinosaur lineage called sauropods known for having a long neck, long tail, small head and four columnar legs, have been found in Thailand.The fossils of this Cretaceous Period dinosaur were first spotted by a villager in Thailand's northeastern province of Chaiyaphum. Scientists over a period of years then dug up spine, r...
Could a quantum energy reading be the answer to all your problems?
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Scientists develop multi-purpose slab for construction in Arctic
The key problem of traditional roads and airfields construction in the Arctic is the rapid destruction of concrete slabs
Cosmonaut Vagner to take part in expedition along Arkhangelsk Region's only canyon river
A rafting expedition along the Sotka River in the Pinezhsky Nature Reserve will begin in late May
Northern Lights Alert: 10 States Enter Aurora ‘Strike Zone’ On Friday
InnovationScienceNorthern Lights Alert: 10 States Enter Aurora ‘Strike Zone’ On FridayByJamie Carter,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky.Follow AuthorMay 15, 2026, 02:00am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.NOAA's aurora viewline forecast for overnight on Friday-Saturday, May 15-16, 2026. N...
Bermuda Triangle mystery decoded: Scientists discover massive clue underwater
A remarkable geological discovery beneath Bermuda, a massive, unique rock layer, may finally explain the island's unusual elevation. Scientists used earthquake waves to reveal this 'life raft' structure, which has kept Bermuda afloat for millions of years, unlike other volcanic islands. While not solving Triangle myths, this real, measurable anomaly offers a fascinating new perspective.
NASA Spacecraft Captures Rare Crescent Mars Ahead Of Friday’s Flyby
BreakingInnovationScienceNASA Spacecraft Captures Rare Crescent Mars Ahead Of Friday’s FlybyByJamie Carter,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky.Follow AuthorMay 15, 2026, 01:00am EDTToplineNASA’s Psyche Mission has captured a striking new view of Mars as the spacecraft approaches the planet for a critical gravity-assist maneuver on May 15. The newly released image shows Mars a...
Underwater bomb discovered at base of dam holding entire city's drinking water supply... sparking massive federal response
Underwater bomb discovered at base of dam holding entire city's drinking water supply... sparking massive federal responseSign up for our US Editor's Picks newsletter to get all the biggest exclusive stories By ELIOT FORCE, US NEWS REPORTER Published: 02:00, 15 May 2026 | Updated: 02:01, 15 May 2026 e-mail View comments