Monday, November 24, 2025 4:32 PM ET
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Man uses brain implant to control iPad -- A new device lets users control an iPad just by thinking. For the first time ever, a person with ALS, a disease that attacks the nervous system, used a brain implant to navigate an Apple device. CBS News national consumer correspondent Ash-har Quraishi spoke with the team behind the groundbreaking technology.1 day ago
NASA releases close-up pictures of interstellar comet making a rare flyby -- The rare interstellar comet, also known as 3I/ATLAS, was first discovered in July and has been photographed several times.4 days ago
William Shatner and Neil deGrasse Tyson: When stars collide -- When the "Star Trek" actor and America's favorite astrophysicist share the stage, sparks can fly on an astronomical level. They talk about their bromance built on an appreciation of science and curiosity.8 days ago
William Shatner and Neil deGrasse Tyson: Star power -- When "Star Trek" legend William Shatner and America's favorite astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson share the stage, sparks can fly on an astronomical level. They talk with Luke Burbank about their bromance built on an appreciation of science; the two-man show ("The Universe Is Absurd!") that grew out of a trip to the South Pole; and how curiosity about the cosmos can help keep one young.8 days ago
"White nose syndrome" killing millions of bats -- A deadly fungal disease called "white nose syndrome" is sweeping across North America, wiping out millions of bats. Dave Malkoff goes underground in North Carolina as scientists race to save these vital creatures.8 days ago
Study on breast cancer and birth control shows how science can be distorted -- The study sought to answer questions about how breast cancer risk differs by type of hormonal contraceptive. Doctors say the results won't change how they counsel patients.9 days ago
World's largest-known spider's web discovered in cave in Greece -- The behavior, which had never been observed before, stunned scientists as, typically, the larger house spider would prey on its smaller neighbor.10 days ago
Scientists discover new "lucifer" bee with devil-like horns -- Kit Prendergast discovered the bee while surveying a critically endangered wildflower and was drawn to the insect's unique appearance.13 days ago
Promising clinical trials for Alzheimer's -- Recent studies have shown new antibody drugs to slow cognitive decline among people with early-onset Alzheimer's - a critical finding, given that the disease as of now has no cure. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook visits Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, which is conducting important research into treating the disease before symptoms arise. The clinical trials involve the 1 to 2 percent of people with Alzheimer's who are genetically predisposed to developing dementia. He also talks with philanthropist Bill Gates, who has already donated $300 million to support Alzheimer's research.13 days ago