Design your own Mars rover and see if it succeeds in new Franklin Institute exhibit
Jan Carabeo designed a Mars rover and watched it go as we heard more from Franklin Institute Chief Astronomer Derrick Pitts on the "Wondrous Space" exhibit.
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Jan Carabeo designed a Mars rover and watched it go as we heard more from Franklin Institute Chief Astronomer Derrick Pitts on the "Wondrous Space" exhibit.
Up until Friday, all images seen of the planet were technically of its past.
NASA said on Thursday that during its 50th flight, the helicopter traveled over a thousand feet in about two and a half minutes.
After becoming the first machine to fly in Mars' thin atmosphere, Ingenuity continues to set records on the red planet.
The surprise bear face spans more than 1 mile across.
NASA's Perseverance Rover is preparing for landing on Thursday.
NASA received more than 29,000 essays to name the next Mars rover and a Pennsylvania elementary school student's entry made the finalists list.
It may be time to hail Starfleet and see whether they've set up a base on Mars.
After six months of flight, the lander made the perilous six-minute descent to the red planet's surface.
The space agency says it is working on creating a swarm of robot bees that will fly around the surface of Mars.
NASA is making plans for its next mission to Mars by building a next-generation explorer.
A group of NASA-funded researchers are poised to enter an isolated geodesic dome on a remote Hawaii volcano to study human behavior in long-term space exploration, including a planned voyage to Mars.
President Barack Obama has his eyes on the stars -- or more accurately -- a planet.
A couple of students from Ursinus College in Montgomery County are literally changing the landscape on Mars -- all in the name of science.
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says if things go according to plan people will be on Mars just nine years from now.
The red planet will soon be closer to Earth than it has been in 11 years.
Mars is making its closest approach to Earth in over a decade, and Widener University is holding a special viewing party to mark the occasion.
NASA opened its astronaut-application website Monday. It's accepting applications through Feb. 18.
Chris reviewed President Obama's speech at the United Nations, the unveiling of Donald Trump's tax plan, and Mayor Michael Nutter's final analysis of the Papal visit. He talked with foreign policy analyst Ed Turzanski on Obama's UN speech at 7:20.
The camp is sponsored by the Bernard Harris Foundation. Harris overcame a rough start to become a NASA astronaut, the first African-American to walk in space, and he wanted to help others do the same.
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Taylor Kitsch (best known for his role on the TV series "Friday Night Lights") plays the title character, a former Confederate captain weary of the Civil War who is mysteriously teleported to Mars.
The frigid conditions, along with icy spots, continue to be the dominating weather story around the Philadelphia region.
Grace and Brian Isaacs, who live in California, described what they saw on their flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia as fires rage.
Tyrese Maxey scored the go-ahead basket with 23.7 seconds left to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a win over the Washington Wizards.
A Lehigh County man was charged with third-degree murder for his alleged role in a 13-vehicle crash that killed two people in York County.
Norovirus is a highly contagious gastrointestinal virus, and the best defense is good hygiene and cleaning.
Kiyonna Sutton was a passenger in an Uber on New Year's Eve and died in a crash in Philadelphia after police say the car collided with a tractor-trailer.
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts practiced Wednesday after missing Philadelphia's final two games with a concussion.
The frigid conditions, along with icy spots, continue to be the dominating weather story around the Philadelphia region.
Grace and Brian Isaacs, who live in California, described what they saw on their flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia as fires rage.
The deacon of the Faith Tabernacle House of Prayer said he was grateful nobody was injured in the blaze.
The frigid conditions, along with icy spots, continue to be the dominating weather story around the Philadelphia region.
Grace and Brian Isaacs, who live in California, described what they saw on their flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia as fires rage.
Kiyonna Sutton was a passenger in an Uber on New Year's Eve and died in a crash in Philadelphia after police say the car collided with a tractor-trailer.
Christine Sheller was born and raised in West Chester but now calls Granada Hills in the San Fernando Valley home.
Philadelphia officials opened the Riverview Wellness Center in Holmesburg to house people in longer-term recovery.
The frigid conditions, along with icy spots, continue to be the dominating weather story around the Philadelphia region.
Norovirus is a highly contagious gastrointestinal virus, and the best defense is good hygiene and cleaning.
Seniors and disabled tenants at Barrington Mews are scrambling after learning the property is being sold, and rents could skyrocket.
A Montgomery County HVAC specialist is offering tips on how to save money on heat bills as temperatures drop.
Officials in Camden, New Jersey, say crime has dropped to some of the lowest levels in over four decades. Here's what they attribute the success to.
The frigid conditions, along with icy spots, continue to be the dominating weather story around the Philadelphia region.
A Montgomery County HVAC specialist is offering tips on how to save money on heat bills as temperatures drop.
Delaware State University will officially introduce for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson as its new head football coach on Wednesday.
John Carney is ending his second term as governor a few weeks early to be sworn in as mayor of Wilmington, Delaware.
A winter storm is set to have a major impact on the Philadelphia area and Delaware Valley Monday, with 3-5 inches of snow expected in the city and surrounding counties.
Norovirus is a highly contagious gastrointestinal virus, and the best defense is good hygiene and cleaning.
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
But consumer advocates say the Food and Drug Administration's new guidance on lead limit in baby food doesn't go far enough.
A stretch of cold weather is on the way along with some snow, which could be, in certain cases, a recipe for disaster.
It was April 22, 1976, when little Maura Sammon, along with her grandparents, found herself at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport.
With the decision by President Biden to block the sale, Pittsburgh-area elected officials made their thoughts known.
The micro bakery gets a glow-up with its first brick-and-mortar location in Philadelphia's East Kensington neighborhood.
If you're heading out for a last-minute gift in the Philadelphia area, time is ticking. Here are the hours for local malls.
Capitol buildings are almost always an imposing presence.
Sang Kee Peking Duck House was closed for about a week after a flood of steam damaged the electrical system and fire alarm inside.
Surveillance video captured the shocking moment the road folded beneath the SEPTA bus in Philadelphia's Hunting Park neighborhood.
Throughout the Philadelphia region, crews are working to make sure the roads and highways are prepped ahead of the snow.
Tollbooths will be a thing of the past along a major roadway as the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission opts for open road tolling. Here's what drivers should know.
Officials say a husband and wife were crossing the street in South Philadelphia when they were struck by a SEPTA bus.
SEPTA officials warned customers of a card production issue impacting some customers on Thursday.
Tyrese Maxey scored the go-ahead basket with 23.7 seconds left to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a win over the Washington Wizards.
Philadelphia Eagles assistant general manager Alec Halaby is once again gaining interest for general manager jobs across the NFL.
Philadelphia Eagles Pro Bowlers Saquon Barkley and Jalen Carter were named Wednesday to the NFLPA's 3rd annual All-Pro team.
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts practiced Wednesday after missing Philadelphia's final two games with a concussion.
Delaware State University will officially introduce for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson as its new head football coach on Wednesday.
"Inside Edition" correspondent Alison Hall opens up about her breast cancer battle and how Olivia Munn's own experience with early detection inspired her to take a life-saving risk assessment test.
The East Passyunk Opera Project will close out its annual "Love Notes 4 Philly" production on Saturday in South Philadelphia.
The Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations canceled an in-person announcement planned for Wednesday morning due to devastating wildfires and winds in the Los Angeles area.
Union ushers at the Kimmel Center and other arts venues appear to have reached a deal to avoid a strike, a spokesperson for the venues said.
The actor Aubrey Plaza has spoken out for the first time since her husband Jeff Baena's death last week. He was 47.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Philadelphia has opened a new wellness center to provide longer-term care and housing for those recovering from substance use, homelessness and other challenges.
Bill Kelly has your NEXT Weather forecast as we continue to deal with frigid conditions on Thursday.
A South Philadelphia native who now calls Los Angeles home said she's not sure how to feel as wildfires rage around Southern California. Meanwhile, CBS News Philadelphia reporter Josh Sanders has the latest from Los Angeles.
The CDC says a new strain of norovirus now makes up a majority of outbreaks and that could be why it's spreading so quickly. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Most women rely on mammograms to find breast cancer early but there's also a risk assessment test. Stephanie Stahl reports.