In Colombia, Anderson Cooper discovers the surprising thrills of birding

This week on 60 Minutes, Anderson Cooper reports from the misty mountains of western Colombia, where birding is thriving in a place once scarred by conflict. Drizzly, overcast conditions bring the forests to life, with species like the gold-ringed tanager drawing enthusiasts from around the world. An activity that might sound dull at first quickly … Read more

Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth, discovers more building blocks of life

NASA’s Curiosity rover has discovered more building blocks of life on Mars after carrying out a chemistry experiment never before conducted on another planet, scientists said Tuesday. The organic molecules are not definitive evidence of past life, the NASA-led team emphasized, because they could also have formed on the red planet or crash-landed on meteorites. But … Read more