KAKU ON MERCURY IN RETROGRADE

The planet Mercury will be "In Retrograde" four times throughout this year. The planet’s mystifying movements during such celestial events, associated since ancient times with "uncertainty, confusion, and doubt," are believed to disrupt communication, technology, travel, and more.

Is there any truth to this belief? CBS News science and futurist contributor, Dr. Michio Kaku joins ‘CBS This Morning’ to explain what’s going on and to discuss whether the myth is backed by science. WATCH NOW!

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In the broadcast, CBS’ Gayle King mentions Dr. Kaku’s appearance in a television commercial marketing TurboTax tax filing solutions. Have you seen it yet? WATCH NOW!