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Mars rover sets new driving record on surface of another world -- NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has set a new record for the longest distance traveled on the surface of another planet, the space agency said.

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Extreme heat putting births in jeopardy, U.N. climate chief warns -- Extreme heat is increasingly linked to problems such as premature births or underweight babies, the U.N. climate chief is warning. -- Oct 5

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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

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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. -- Sep 18

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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. -- Sep 16

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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. -- Sep 16

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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. -- Sep 12

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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. -- Sep 10

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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. -- Sep 4

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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. -- Aug 28

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Kimberly Guilfoyle preparing to resign as ambassador to Greece -- Updated 24m ago

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Is a bootleg weight-loss drug to blame for 2 reported deaths? -- Updated 35m ago

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How Iran made the Houthis into such a problem

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Supreme Court takes up dispute over access to DOGE records

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Houthis threaten "painful" response if U.S. joins Saudi offensive -- Updated 29m ago

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Anthropic warns "AI worms" could soon infect smart home devices

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Talarico was home in Texas during campaign absence, photos indicate

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Rep. Omar's D.C. home searched by DHS investigators

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Man dies in fall from Six Flags Over Georgia roller coaster

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