NASA Apollo 11 Moon Samples Fed To Cockroaches To Test Contamination
Scientists from NASA had a lot more leeway to conduct weird experiments 50 years ago, which included feeding moon dust to German cockroaches.
Scientists from NASA had a lot more leeway to conduct weird experiments 50 years ago, which included feeding moon dust to German cockroaches.
The 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 will be honored with a brand new special coming to CBS.
The Apollo program, which first took man to the moon, took a tremendous amount of resources. Now, public-private partnerships are helping move closer to the next moon landing.
The Apollo 11 crew consisted of Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins, but there was a crucial "fourth crew member" on board: the Apollo Guidance Computer.
For years, NASA has been creating technology for space that ends up enhancing our everyday lives.
Fortunately, for Apollo 11 and all of mankind, a young, brilliant MIT software engineer saw a potentially mission-crippling error coming from nearly a million miles away.
Growing up in rural Georgia, Lewis Wooten felt light years away from the long, illustrious career he has built at NASA.
On July 20, 1969, Commander Neil Armstrong announced to NASA mission control, "the Eagle has landed."
Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Buzz Aldrin launched from Kennedy Space Center on July 16, 1969 with a mission to land on the moon.
During the Cold War, one battlefront between the USA and USSR was in the sky, as the nations fought to be first to space.
The Apollo Mission Control Center once buzzed with excitement as flight controllers communicated with the first astronauts to orbit the Earth, land on the moon and pilot shuttles. It's where dedicated experts oversaw operations for each mission, hour by hour.
This year marks the 45th anniversary of the 1969 landing on the moon and the realization of President Kennedy's dream.
General Electric is releasing a new sneaker that is "out of this world" and pays homage to boots worn by astronauts who first set foot on the moon 45 years ago.
Where were you when NASA astronauts landed on the moon? Buzz Aldrin wants to know and have social media users share their stories on social media.
Neil Armstrong, the Apollo 11 astronaut who became the first human being to set foot on another world, has died. He was 82.
CBS News Detroit is streaming live coverage at 10 a.m.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating whether last year's recall of Tesla's Autopilot driving system did enough to make sure drivers pay attention to the road.
Downtown Detroit is booming with NFL fans, thanks to Day 1 of the draft. The influx is also a boost for area businesses.
The first day of the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit did not disappoint. From the crowds to athletes and celebrities attending, Thursday also ended with hitting a record.
The Detroit Lions selected Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold on Thursday in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
CBS News Detroit is streaming live coverage at 10 a.m.
One of the biggest events in the NFL year kicked off Thursday in downtown Detroit. Aside from community events happening in the area, many people are here to see who the teams will select in the 2024 NFL Draft.
The Detroit Lions selected Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold on Thursday in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating whether last year's recall of Tesla's Autopilot driving system did enough to make sure drivers pay attention to the road.
The woman charged in a deadly crash at a Monroe County birthday party that killed two children has posted bond two days later, according to the sheriff's office.
Ford Motor Co.'s first-quarter net income fell 24% from a year ago as the company's combustion engine vehicle unit saw revenue and sales decline.
Jeep maker Stellantis is planning to lay off an unspecified number of workers at its U.S. factories in the coming months to deal with a rapidly changing global auto market, the company said Tuesday.
Despite a small dip in U.S. vehicle sales, General Motors' first-quarter net income rose more than 25% on strong deliveries of pickup trucks and other higher-profit vehicles.
Workers at Mercedes-Benz factories near Tuscaloosa, Alabama, will vote next month on whether they want to be represented by the United Auto Workers union.
After leading the United Auto Workers on its historic strike against the Detroit Three automakers, Shawn Fain has been named on Time's list of the most influential people of 2024.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced that more than 275,000 fans attended the first day on Thursday, according to a spokesperson.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
Many of the events taking place at the Corner Ballpark during the three-day event will be for kids, but go down Michigan Avenue, and there will be plenty for adults to do.
From art and architecture to entertainment, the Motor City is at the centerpiece of the draft.
Mary J. Blige, Cher, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band and Peter Frampton have been named to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
It's been a decade since the Flint water crisis began. Residents told CBS News the scandal still weighs heavily on the city.
An unprecedented six of the first 12 picks were quarterbacks, an NFL Draft record.
In 1961, Ed Dwight was selected by President John F. Kennedy to enter an Air Force training program known as the path to NASA's Astronaut Corps. But he ultimately never made it to space.
The median mortgage payment jumped to a record $2,843 in April, up nearly 13% from a year ago, a new analysis finds.
Hundreds of people have been arrested in California, New York, Massachusetts, Texas, Georgia and other states during the tense protests on college campuses.
Federal officials say they're double checking whether pasteurization has eradicated the danger from possible bird virus particles in milk.
UnitedHealth said it paid the criminals behind attack that crippled hospitals and pharmacies to protect sensitive patient data.
The Michigan Legislature is considering two bills that could make getting access to hormonal birth control a little easier.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Organic option is best when buying certain produce, especially blueberries, nonprofit group says in analysis of chemical residues.
The Detroit Lions selected Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold on Thursday in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Michigan football quarterback J.J. McCarthy is starting his NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings after being selected No. 10 in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
An unprecedented six of the first 12 picks were quarterbacks, an NFL Draft record.
The NFL draft gives players a chance to show their style and many take advantage with custom-made suits.
It's a decision that has been widely projected as a virtual lock for this NFL Draft, especially after the Bears traded away Justin Fields to the Steelers.
The Motor City is putting the final touches in place for the 2024 NFL Draft as it rolls into Detroit next week.
Michael Bickers, Regional President of PNC Southeast Michigan/Detroit, and Eric Poe, CEO of CURE Auto Insurance, appeared on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
Businesses across Michigan are feeling optimistic about the future after weathering the historic 100-year health pandemic that impacted every company in one way or another.
Three leaders talked about how the region is doing to help people deal with mental health issues.
The issue of abortion and IVF was also discussed during the roundtable, along with thoughts on how they might sway voters this fall.
The Rosedale Community Players will perform "An Inspector Calls" April 26-28, May 3-5 and May 10-11.
Detroit native and Basketball Hall of Fame member Chris Webber talks about his new memoir, "By God's Grace."
Highs near 80 with rain this weekend.
Downtown Detroit is booming with NFL fans thanks to Day 1 of the draft. The influx is also a boost for area businesses.
The first day of the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit did not disappoint. From the crowds to athletes and celebrities attending, Thursday also ended with hitting a record.