Stephen Hawking’s Ph.D thesis goes online, website crashes
Hawking completed "Properties of Expanding Universes" when he was was 24 years old
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“Big Bang Theory” honored by Stephen Hawking
Stephen Hawking is clearly a fan of "Big Bang Theory"
Stephen Hawking making plans to travel into space
Hawking revealed that his dream of traveling to space could become a reality thanks to Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic
Hawking: Humans won't survive another 1,000 years on Earth
The renowned physicist thinks humans will need to escape "our fragile planet" in the next millennium
Stephen Hawking wants to find aliens before they find us
The famed cosmologist favors searching for signals from E.T., but warns that we should be careful about inviting aliens over
Scientists aim to "back up humanity" in cosmic cloud
Physics professor wants to beam images and data on the human species into the cosmos, but critics warn of dangers
AI, Frankenstein? Not so fast, experts say
It's easy to worry about what artificial intelligence could do; some people are trying to sort things out before we get too far down the road
What does it take to be a genius?
Stephen Hawking's new science series hopes to answer that question
One of the most revered scientists in history, Stephen Hawking, says he doesn't understand why people like Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump
One of the most revered scientists in history, Stephen Hawking, says he doesn't understand why people like Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.
Physicist Stephen Hawking baffled by Donald Trump's popularity
Renowned theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking may have a good grasp of the workings of the universe, but says he can't understand Trump's rise
UFOs and aliens have always fascinated people, but a new project announced this week by famed physicist Stephen Hawking, Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg and Russian billionaire Yuri Milner takes the search for intelligent life in the universe a step further
UFOs and aliens have always fascinated people, but a new project announced this week by famed physicist Stephen Hawking, Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg and Russian billionaire Yuri Milner takes space exploration and the search for intelligent life in the universe a step further. Jeffrey Kluger, Time magazine’s editor-at-large, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the implications of the venture.
Physicist Stephen Hawking and a Russian billionaire are teaming up to launch a $100 million voyage to the nearest star system of Alpha Centauri, which is 4.37 light years away from Earth
Physicist Stephen Hawking and a Russian billionaire are teaming up to launch a $100 million voyage to the nearest star system of Alpha Centauri, which is 4.37 light years away from Earth. Franklin Institute chief astronomer Derrick Pitts joins CBSN with analysis.
Stephen Hawking, entrepreneur team up for "star shot"
Russian billionaire Yuri Milner will spend $100 million to develop plans for a swarm of tiny, interstellar spacecraft
Microsoft ramps up A.I. efforts by acquiring SwiftKey
Microsoft hopes to increase its artificial intelligence capabilities by buying predictive-keyboard app maker SwiftKey
Renowned physicist Stephen Hawking says that Earth as we know it is doomed, but on the bright side, he expects we'll already be in space
Renowned physicist Stephen Hawking says that Earth as we know it is doomed, but on the bright side, he expects we'll already be in space. CBSN's Contessa Brewer has the latest on his doomsday prophecy.
Hawking: Science brings "new ways things can go wrong"
Eminent physicist speaks out about the risks science and technology could pose to life on Earth
Elon Musk invests in $1B effort to thwart dangers of AI
OpenAI, backed by big names in Silicon Valley, will support research into responsible uses of artificial intelligence
Hawking: AI may be best or worst thing to ever happen
Stephen Hawking talks artificial intelligence, the funniest thing on the Internet and the enduring mystery of women
Did Stephen Hawking just solve a huge black-hole mystery?
Stephen Hawking may have just unraveled one of the most vexing problems in physics: the "information paradox"
Hawking, Musk fear artificial intelligence "arms race"
The outspoken skeptical supporters of artificial intelligence fear it could create "the Kalashnikovs of tomorrow"
Renowned physicist Stephen Hawking is backing Russian billionaire Yuri Milner's $100M project to expand the search for extraterrestrial life
Renowned physicist Stephen Hawking is backing Russian billionaire Yuri Milner's $100M project to expand the search for extraterrestrial life. SpaceNews.com senior writer Jeff Foust discussed the project with CBSN.
Renowned physicist is teaming up with a Russian billionaire to launch a $100M mission to detect extraterrestrial life
Renowned physicist is teaming up with a Russian billionaire to launch a $100M mission to detect extraterrestrial life. CBSN's David Begnaud has more.
Stephen Hawking enlists in $100M search for alien life
"We must know," says renowned U.K. physicist as he teams up with Russian billionaire to fund "Breakthrough Initiatives"
Elon Musk gave millions to protect us from AI
The money will fund research into the risks of artificial intelligence and how to "safeguard life"
Maybe artificial intelligence won't destroy us after all
Futurist and "techno optimist" Gray Scott believes AI could help us achieve our dreams
Michael Cohen, key witness against Trump, testifies about "hush money" payments
On the stand, Michael Cohen told jurors about the decade he spent working for Trump as his self-described "fixer" and attorney.
Biden to announce new 100% tariffs on EVs
The tariff on electric vehicles from China is currently 25%.
Massive Key Bridge span demolished from top of Dali container ship
The removal of a four-ton piece of the Key Bridge collapse from the Dali cargo ship using explosives unfolded successfully Monday evening and is a critical piece of the recovery.
Hundreds of thousands forced to flee again as Israel pushes into Rafah
Israel's battle against Hamas has forced nearly 360,000 people to flee from a city they were told only months ago to seek refuge in.
FDA said it "never" inspected dental lab that made controversial AGGA device
Johns Dental Laboratories stopped making the Anterior Growth Guidance Appliance last year after a KFF Health News-CBS News investigation into allegations of patient harm.
FAFSA glitches affecting college-bound students
The forms to apply for financial aid were released three months late this year, and one estimate shows over 25% of schools still haven't sent out aid packages.
Missouri man who crashed U-Haul into White House security barrier pleads guilty
Sai Kandula acknowledged he had deliberately slammed into a security bollard in a failed attempt to seize power at the White House and install a dictatorship aligned with Nazi beliefs.
More geomagnetic storms likely to continue today
The forecasted conditions come after a weekend of jaw-dropping northern lights seen as far south as Florida and as "magnetically complex" sunspots bigger than Earth continue to emit solar flares.
Melinda French Gates resigns from the Gates Foundation. Here's why.
French Gates wrote in a post that she's moving onto "the next chapter" of her philanthropic work.
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Biden to announce new 100% tariffs on EVs
The tariff on electric vehicles from China is currently 25%.
Memorial Day weekend 2024 could be busiest for travel in nearly 20 years
AAA is expecting a nearly 5% bump in airline travel and a 4% increase in drivers this Memorial Day weekend.
FAFSA glitches affecting college-bound students
The forms to apply for financial aid were released three months late this year, and one estimate shows over 25% of schools still haven't sent out aid packages.
Parishioners at Louisiana church stop possible mass shooting
A 16-year-old boy carrying a gun opened the back door of a packed church, but was immediately confronted by and escorted away by parishioners.
Michael Cohen, key witness against Trump, testifies about "hush money" payments
On the stand, Michael Cohen told jurors about the decade he spent working for Trump as his self-described "fixer" and attorney.
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Biden to announce new 100% tariffs on EVs
The tariff on electric vehicles from China is currently 25%.
Mercedes faces key test as Alabama workers vote on whether to unionize
A vote by the German automaker's Alabama workers to join the UAW would be a "milestone event," labor expert said.
Looking to save money? Try shopping at bin stores.
Everything costs $10 at so-called bin stores — even pricey electronics like TV sets, video game consoles and laptops.
"Roaring Kitty" trader returns, causing GameStop shares to jump more than 70%
Keith Gill, the trader behind the GameStop meme stock frenzy of 2020, resurfaces roughly three years after hiatus with a post on X and YouTube.
Melinda French Gates resigns from the Gates Foundation. Here's why.
French Gates wrote in a post that she's moving onto "the next chapter" of her philanthropic work.
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Biden to announce new 100% tariffs on EVs
The tariff on electric vehicles from China is currently 25%.
Michael Cohen, key witness against Trump, testifies about "hush money" payments
On the stand, Michael Cohen told jurors about the decade he spent working for Trump as his self-described "fixer" and attorney.
Missouri man who crashed U-Haul into White House security barrier pleads guilty
Sai Kandula acknowledged he had deliberately slammed into a security bollard in a failed attempt to seize power at the White House and install a dictatorship aligned with Nazi beliefs.
Harris drops "F-bomb" while encouraging Asian Americans to break barriers
Vice President Kamala Harris was participating in a conversation moderated by actor and comedian Jimmy O. Yang.
Gov. Kristi Noem banned from nearly 20% of South Dakota after tribes vote
Six tribes have banned South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem over comments she made about tribal leaders benefitting from drug cartels.
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Influencers promote raw milk despite warnings as bird flu raises risk
Interest in raw milk is rising in the U.S., fueled by both "wellness" and conservative influencers on social media — even though it can make people very sick.
FDA said it "never" inspected dental lab that made controversial AGGA device
Johns Dental Laboratories stopped making the Anterior Growth Guidance Appliance last year after a KFF Health News-CBS News investigation into allegations of patient harm.
Reducing mental health, substance use stigmas
Eighty-four million Americans had a mental disorder in 2022, while 34 million people had a substance use disorder. About 11 million people dealt with both, but many did not receive professional treatment, partially because of a persistent stigma leading to silence and shame around mental health problems. Michelle Miller reports on how former congressman Patrick J. Kennedy and author Stephen Fried are hoping to make change with their new book.
Lung cancer mystery: Why are healthy, non-smoking, Asian women contracting the disease?
A Bay Area-based study finds that 80% of Asian American women with lung cancer never smoked and researchers are trying to figure out why.
Anti-abortion rights groups push abortion "reversal." States say that's fraud.
Some states are cracking down on claims by anti-abortion rights organizations that offer "abortion pill reversal" treatment.
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Legendary treasure belonging to 18th-century conman discovered
A collection of silver and gold coins unearthed in Poland may have belonged to notorious fraudster Anthony Jaczewicz.
Hundreds of thousands forced to flee again as Israel pushes into Rafah
Israel's battle against Hamas has forced nearly 360,000 people to flee from a city they were told only months ago to seek refuge in.
Harry and Meghan wrap up a very royal looking tour of Nigeria
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were warmly welcomed in Nigeria, where they wielded celebrity status even as former "working royals."
Screaming leads workers to tiger footprints, victim's body
A team was deployed to search for the critically endangered cat after a man was found dead with wounds indicating a tiger attack.
2 Americans among 20 arrested at protest over nation of Georgia's future
Thousands of people in Georgia are worried about what they see as their government's effort to let the Caucasus nation "slowly become Russia."
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How conductor Xian Zhang is breaking barriers
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage month, Nancy Chen has the story of an inspiring maestro who's breaking barriers while hitting all the right notes.
EGOT Winner Jennifer Hudson talks new season of talk show
In the 20 years after her elimination from "American Idol," Jennifer Hudson has gone on to EGOT winner and host of a successful talk show, which was renewed for a third season.
Harry and Meghan wrap up a very royal looking tour of Nigeria
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were warmly welcomed in Nigeria, where they wielded celebrity status even as former "working royals."
John Krasinski on how fatherhood inspired latest movie,"IF"
Writer, director, and actor John Krasinski declared his latest film, "IF," is his most personal project to date.
Harlan Coben on what inspired "Think Twice"
Harlan Coben is the author of over 30 suspense novels. He has over 80 million books in print worldwide. He is out with his next book called "Think Twice." Coben joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about what inspired writing "Think Twice" and why he decided to bring back his very popular character, Myron Bolitar.
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Using AI to detect mental health problems
Researchers are investigating new ways to detect mental health problems through AI-powered apps by collecting data on people's behavior that could help determine shifts in mood in new ways. Dr. Nicholas Jacobson, an assistant professor in the departments of biomedical data science and psychiatry at Dartmouth, joined CBS News to discuss the possibilities.
Why does product design sometimes fail? It's complicated
Everywhere you look, products are getting too complicated, with more and more features aimed at attracting consumers. For designers, it's a constant and complex balance to get it just right.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
What happened to "simple" design?
Everywhere you look, products are getting too complicated, with more and more features aimed at attracting consumers. But designing things to do more can often lead to frustrated and unhappy customers. For designers, it's a constant and complex balance to get it just right. Correspondent David Pogue looks at how complicated lives – full of endless features – may be getting easier to navigate thanks to technology.
Apple apologizes for iPad Pro commercial after backlash
Apple's "Crush!" advertisement for the new iPad Pro features a myriad of artistic tools getting smashed in a large hydraulic press.
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U.S. honey bee population reaches record high
In 2006, bees across the U.S. started dying rapidly. Now, the U.S. honey bee population is at an all-time high, according to the Census of Agriculture. Clay Bolt, manager of pollinator conservation for the World Wildlife Fund U.S., joins CBS News to explain what happened.
Raging Canadian wildfires threaten thousands
Wildfires are forcing thousands from their homes in Canada after burning more than 13,000 acres so far. Terry Cavaliere, emergency operations director for the Fort Nelson First Nation, joins CBS News with the latest.
Northern lights set the sky aglow amid powerful geomagnetic storm
Parts of the country saw the aurora borealis on Friday night, and the dazzling show was expected to continue on Saturday night, according to experts.
Geomagnetic storm may disrupt power, but expand aurora viewing
Geomagnetic storms can affect infrastructure, but may also bring an expanded viewing of the aurora borealis.
Maps show where millions in U.S. could see northern lights this weekend
Americans were being treated to a show of the northern lights this weekend from a powerful geomagnetic storm heading toward Earth.
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Parishioners at Louisiana church stop possible mass shooting
A 16-year-old boy carrying a gun opened the back door of a packed church, but was immediately confronted by and escorted away by parishioners.
Louisiana church thwarts mass shooting
A quick-thinking church congregation worked together to prevent a mass shooting in Louisiana over the weekend. The church was packed with dozens of kids about to take part in a sacred rite of passage. Omar Villafranca reports.
NYC grapples with spate of random attacks
Residents in New York City are on edge following a string of unprovoked attacks, including two high-profile incidents in the last week. A tourist in Times Square was stabbed over Mother's Day weekend while an award-winning actor was punched in the face by a stranger just days earlier. Nikki Battiste reports on what the NYPD is doing to keep the Big Apple safe.
Assistant school principal among 4 arrested in cold case triple murder
All three victims were tortured and killed before their bodies were put into a 2010 Dodge Charger, authorities said.
NYC museum curator allegedly tried to smuggle scorpion, spider samples
Lorenzo Prendini allegedly tried to take about 1,500 samples out of the country, news outlets reported.
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More geomagnetic storms likely to continue today
The forecasted conditions come after a weekend of jaw-dropping northern lights seen as far south as Florida and as "magnetically complex" sunspots bigger than Earth continue to emit solar flares.
Geomagnetic storm may disrupt power, but expand aurora viewing
Geomagnetic storms can affect infrastructure, but may also bring an expanded viewing of the aurora borealis.
Maps show where millions in U.S. could see northern lights this weekend
Americans were being treated to a show of the northern lights this weekend from a powerful geomagnetic storm heading toward Earth.
"Extreme" G5 geomagnetic storm reaches Earth, NOAA says
The sunspot responsible for the odd series of strong solar flares is so big you can see it with your own eyes from Earth.
"God's Hand" revealed in "ominous" new image
In the image, "a ghostly hand appears to be emerging from the interstellar medium and reaching out into the cosmos," the NOIRLab said.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
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Roger Corman, "King of the B Movies" 1926-2024
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
N.J. woman survives a home invasion, brutal stabbing by a young stranger
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
PHOTOS: Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams into overpass
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
Could an Alabama woman have shot herself twice?
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
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U.S. recovering from pandemic learning loss
American students are starting to recover from pandemic learning losses, according to a Harvard University study. But test scores still lag behind 2019 levels, and schools will soon run out of federal pandemic-era funding. CBS News reporter Taurean Small examines how different states are addressing challenges in the classroom and on the balance books.
U.S. honey bee population reaches record high
In 2006, bees across the U.S. started dying rapidly. Now, the U.S. honey bee population is at an all-time high, according to the Census of Agriculture. Clay Bolt, manager of pollinator conservation for the World Wildlife Fund U.S., joins CBS News to explain what happened.
CDC to post waste data amid bird flu outbreak
As bird flu spreads among cows in the U.S., the CDC plans to publicly post data on a specific influenza virus found in wastewater. Dr. Celine Gounder, CBS News medical contributor and editor-at-large for public health at KFF, joins to break down the latest developments in tracking the virus.
Why are GameStop shares on the rise again?
The stock for video game retailer GameStop closed up 74% on Monday, harkening back to the buying frenzy in January 2021 fueled by traders on Reddit. Martin Baccardax, senior editor and chief markets correspondent for TheStreet, joins CBS News to examine what could be behind the stock's sudden surge.
Breaking down the charges facing Bob Menendez
Gold bars, foreign entities and a new Mercedes-Benz are just some elements in the federal corruption trial of New Jersey Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez, which saw the start of jury selection on Monday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane explains.