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Serbian scientists experiment with mealworms to degrade polystyrene

Serbian scientists have been experimenting with mealworms as a way to break down polystyrene as the country seeks to find new ways to meet EU waste treatment standards.

Reuters

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Fossil discovery in Ethiopia reveals missing chapter in human evolution

Just a handful of ancient teeth uncovered in Ethiopia is rewriting what we know about human origins. The fossils, dated between 2.6 and 2.8 million years old, were found at the Ledi-Geraru site in Ethiopia's Afar region.

Africanews

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Ethiopian fossils shed light on ancestors

Researchers have unearthed tooth fossils in Ethiopia dating to about 2.65 million years ago of a previously unknown species in the human evolutionary lineage, one that lived in the same time and place as the earliest-known member of the ...

France 24

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Filling the ecological gap of an extinct butterfly

About a century ago, the tiny Xerces blue butterfly went extinct, but a new effort is taking flight to help the Xerces' closest living relative fill the ecological role left by its extinction. Juliette Goodrich reports for tonight's week...

CBS America

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Tiny mammal fossil found in Chile sheds light on evolution puzzle

Scientists from the University of Chile have unveiled findings of the Yeutherium pressor, a mammal species from the Upper Cretaceous period, providing insights into evolutionary transitions and marking the third species from this era fou...

Reuters

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How spaghetti models show where a storm may hit

It’s spaghetti season - spaghetti models, that is. The maps help forecasters predict the most likely path a tropical storm or hurricane will take.

The Weather Channel

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What is a sea breeze?

AccuWeather Meteorologist Melissa Constanzer explains sea breezes-a phenomenon commonly observed near beaches.

AccuWeather

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Report highlights unprecedented temperatures, precipitation in 2024

The American Meteorological Society's State of the Climate report showed 2024 set numerous weather records and saw high land and ocean surface temperatures. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter breaks it down.

CBS America

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Scientists find way to use old tool to detect signs of life on Mars

Scientists have a new way to detect signs of life on Mars through an already-existing instrument called a gas chromatograph-mass spectrometer. Derrick Pitts, the chief astronomer and planetarium director at the Franklin Institute, joins ...

CBS News

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How sharks help with forecasting hurricanes

Researchers at the University of Delaware have attached sensors to sharks to track ocean conditions. Aaron Carlisle joins the AccuWeather Network to discuss how sharks can help forecast hurricanes.

AccuWeather

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Can pain in your joints predict the weather?

It is not uncommon to hear that someone believes that the pain in their knee or shoulder is caused by an incoming storm. Medical experts have attempted to study the phenomena and their mixed results might surprise you.

The Weather Channel

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Looking ahead to the 2045 total solar eclipse

We look ahead to the 2045 Total Solar Eclipse, the next one that will cross over the continental U.S. from California to Florida.

AccuWeather

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Possible artefacts of oldest known Wallacean hominids found

This discovery could challenge the way scientists see our ancestors. Archaeologists discovered tools dating more than 1 million years back on an Indonesian island. How did humans get there? And when?

France 24

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Rising temperatures threaten Croatia's largest coral reef

For over three decades, Petar Kruzic has descended into the depths of the Great Lake in Croatia's Mljet National Park each August to collect data on the growing challenges faced by the largest known Mediterranean sod coral reef. His team...

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Starfish epidemic that killed 5 billion finally solved

Scientists have finally solved the mystery behind the devastating starfish wasting disease that has killed over 5 billion starfish across the Pacific Ocean since 2013.

The Weather Channel

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Microplastics found in all major human organ systems

Medical experts report microplastics have been found in all major human organ systems, including the cardiovascular, digestive, respiratory and beyond.

Fox News

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Gabon forest cave reveals clues about prehistoric central Africa

In Gabon's sprawling forest, archaeologists dig for ancient clues that could unlock the secrets of how prehistoric humans lived and interacted in the changing landscape of central Africa.

France 24

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Argentinian deep-sea livestream captivates global audience

Marine biologists in Argentina are livestreaming extraordinary footage from the depths of the South Atlantic Ocean, drawing a global audience fascinated by life underwater. The livestream project, broadcast from the Patagonian coast, has...

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300 million-year-old fossils found in Illinois on display

Fossils from more than 300 million years ago found right in Illinois are on display at Chicago's Field Museum.

Fox News

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Megaflash of lightning sets striking new world record

The World Meteorological Organization has confirmed a ‘shocking’ new record for the world’s longest megaflash of lightning. This megaflash extended from near Dallas to Kansas City, spanning a jaw-dropping 515 miles. And not only did it s...

The Weather Channel

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A visit to chimpanzee sanctuary Chimp Haven

More than 300 residents spend their retirement years at Chimp Haven, a sanctuary for chimpanzees, that is spread out across 200 acres in Northwest Louisiana. Correspondent Conor Knighton reports on the special care given to chimps of all...

CBS America

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Underwater robot live stream draws over a million viewers per day

A robot is navigating the cold depths of the South Atlantic seabed, streaming images of dazzling coral and previously unseen fish, while scientists provide live commentary on YouTube – and Argentines are captivated.

France 24

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Rice could become toxic due to climate change, study finds

Scientists have discovered that warming temperatures coupled with higher carbon dioxide levels will greatly increase the amount of arsenic in rice, one of the most consumed foods in the world. This could increase cancer and other disease...

The Weather Channel

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Deep sea expedition reveals never-before-seen creatures

A research submersible in the northwest Pacific captured new imagery of life located more than nine kilometres underwater. CBC's Darius Mahdavi explains what researchers discovered on the ocean floor — and what it could mean for future d...

CBC News

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Potatoes came from tomatoes, scientists say

The potato evolved from a tomato ancester around 9 million years ago, according to a new study published in the journal Cell.

CBS News

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Newly spotted comet marks third interstellar object seen in solar system

Astronomers are tracking a newly spotted comet, named 3I/ATLAS, hailing from parts unknown. It is only the third time such an interstellar object has been observed visiting our solar system.

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The science and strategy behind tsunami warnings

While we haven't seen any dramatic effects following a tsunami advisory that's still in affect for the bay area, experts say, even a tidal swing of a foot or two, can create dangerous currents along local beaches. Robert Weiss, professor...

Fox News

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New study explains how lightning bolts are created

A new study published in the Journal of Geophysical Research appears to have solved the mystery of how lightning is created, using math. Victor Pasko, a professor in the department of electrical engineering at Penn State University and t...

CBS America

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Earth’s first oceans were green

Billions of years ago, our planet looked very different, including its coloring. New research suggests that early oceans were green, not blue, giving our planet a green hue overall.

The Weather Channel

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The science and ethics behind genetic embryo screening

Eight babies in the UK were born using DNA from three people through an IVF technique that isn't legal in the U.S. NYU professor Arthur Caplan joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to explain the science and ethical concerns.

CBS News