ZAQS.ORG

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 3:13 PM ET

CBS News - Science

What to know about Wednesday's total solar eclipse -- The only total solar eclipse of 2026 will cross the Northern Hemisphere on Wednesday, Aug. 12, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See when and where it will be visible.

14 minutes ago

Protecting the Venus fly trap -- The carnivorous Venus fly trap is native to the Carolinas, but its population is dwindling due to loss of habitat. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with botanist Julie Moore, who has spent much of her life helping to save these remarkable plants; and with Damon Waitt, director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden, who discusses the unusual traits of a species that Charles Darwin called the most interesting plant in the world. (Originally broadcast April 26, 2026.)

14 minutes ago

Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed -- Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope​, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii. -- Aug 5

14 minutes ago

Dramatic photos show lava spewing from Fuego volcano in Guatemala -- Guatemalan officials on Monday began evacuating two villages near the Fuego volcano due to the ongoing eruption. -- Aug 4

5 days ago

Rare footage of humpback whale birth captured on drone video -- The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone. -- Jul 31

7 days ago

Live - Trump claims control of Strait of Hormuz as stalemate deepens - Stalemate between two countries deepens as President Trump mirrors Iran's demand for compensation and claims U.S. controls the Strait of Hormuz - updated 3M ago

14 minutes ago

Rescuers race to find Colombia earthquake survivors as death toll rises -- More than 2,700 people were reported missing on Monday night, after the country was struck by its strongest earthquake on record.

7 hours ago

Social Security adds 14 conditions to fast-track disability list -- The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.

14 minutes ago

Genetically altered beagles offer hope for dog lovers with allergies -- Matt Walker, a geneticist and the CEO of Kindred Companion Sciences, joins "CBS Mornings" with his gene-altered beagle, Bailey, to discuss creating future options for people with severe pet allergies.

2 days ago

Bezos, DiCaprio set up massive wildlife fund -- Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have announced a $200 million fund set to protect species on the brink of extinction. Carter Evans has the story.

6 days ago

Rare video shows humpback whale birth -- A photographer operating a drone off the coast of Australia captured a humpback whale giving birth. It's believed to be the first time such a birth has been recorded by a drone.

10 days ago

How plants feel -- Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.

10 days ago

Nearly 30 beluga whales sent to the U.S. -- Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.

16 days ago

Trump secretly switched to different plane in Turkey amid Iran threat -- Ahead of a flight from Turkey, he secretly left Air Force One and was moved to another plane with the help of a catering truck, according to a source.

9 hours ago

Video of Arkansas trooper punching 18-year-old draws calls for investigation -- Alisa Hackett, 18, was pulled over for speeding and alcohol possession when she was tackled to the ground and punched.

4 hours ago

Farm linked to cyclosporaisis outbreak went years without FDA inspection -- The FDA has long fallen short of legally required inspection targets, and foreign inspections fell further last year amid agency layoffs.

3 hours ago

U.S. Marine veteran freed from Russian prison after nearly 4 years -- A U.S. Marine veteran from Massachusetts who has been held in Russia for more than four years on disputed charges has been released.

2 hours ago

Powerball jackpot hits $1 billion after no one won $905 million grand prize -- No winning tickets were sold for Monday night's $905 million Powerball jackpot, so the estimated grand prize for Wednesday's drawing will be at least $1 billion, Powerball says.

2 hours ago