Solar storm disrupts GPS signals critical for farmers
The solar storm brought unbelievable Northern Lights to much of the U.S. this weekend – but also some serious technical problems that will likely affect farmers’ crops this season.
Historic cicada emergence heads for Chicago
Two broods of cicadas will be popping up all over the Chicago area in a matter of weeks, making for a noisy start to the summer.
Northern Lights in Chicago: Possible visibility continues Sunday night amid extreme geomagnetic storms
Chicagoans could be in for another dazzling display of the Northern Lights on Sunday night as Earth continues to be blasted by a historic geomagnetic storm that hasn’t been experienced in decades.
Northern Lights in Chicago: Aurora could be visible again Saturday night
A historic geomagnetic storm that brought a spectacular display of the Northern Lights over Chicago and as far south as Florida and Texas on Friday night shows no signs of slowing down.
PHOTOS: Northern Lights put on dazzling display across Chicago area
The magnificent Northern Lights were captured in photos across the Chicago area on Friday night.
Northern Lights visible as far south as Florida, geomagnetic storm to continue
The Northern Lights were visible Friday from most of the continental U.S. for the first time since World War II. Geomagnetic activity is continuing through the weekend, possibly lasting into early next week.
See Northern lights photos as strong solar storm hits Earth
An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth was able to produce northern lights across parts of the U.S. and the world.
Northern Lights spotted over Chicago amid severe solar storm
According to the Space Weather Prediction Center, the Northern Lights could be visible as far south as northern Alabama overnight and early Saturday morning.
Solar flare could disrupt communications, produce northern lights
Northern lights could be visible in much of the U.S. this weekend, but the strong solar storm headed toward Earth could also potentially disrupt communications.
'Severe' solar storm could trigger Northern Lights as far south as Alabama Friday night
NOAA upped the Geomagnetic Storm Watch from Moderate to Severe for Friday through Sunday. This is the first Severe Watch in 19 years. That could grace the northern tier skies with auroras but also trigger GPS problems, hamper satellite communication and black out high-frequency radio.
White pelicans steal the show at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
FOX 32's Natalie Bomke heads over to Brookfield Zoo Chicago to learn more about white pelicans.
Ohio teen's state fishing record officially certified after 101-pound blue catfish catch: 'I started crying'
It’s official: A 15-year-old girl who caught a massive blue catfish has become the new Ohio state record holder for the species.
Beer, whiskey taste best at these temperatures, science says
Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences found that temperature changes the molecular structure of water and ethanol in drinks like beer and whiskey, affecting taste; beer, for instance, tastes best at 41°F.
Reconstructed face of 75,000-year-old Neanderthal woman revealed
The skull of the woman was found in the Shanidar Cave which is located in Iraqi Kurdistan.
Archaeopteryx is one of Field Museum’s greatest-ever acquisitions
The Field Museum on Monday unveiled its Archaeopteryx, one of only about a dozen such specimens ever found and the only one housed in a "major natural history museum in the Western Hemisphere."
How to stay safe from ticks
As the weather gets nicer, you'll need to pay extra attention when you're in wooded areas to keep yourself safe from ticks.
Significant challenges remain before NASA attempts to launch humans into space during future Artemis mission
NASA previously announced the earliest Artemis II could launch would be September 2025. The report said by launch date, NASA will have spent more than $55 billion on the program. Premature preparation of the Space Launch System could lead to increased delays beyond the 2025 launch date.
Student reporters can win a free trip to Florida with SpaceKids Press Squad Competition
SpaceKids Global is offering eight lucky winners a chance to win a free trip to Florida to learn how to be a reporter and encourage their interest in the sciences.
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks this weekend: Where and how to watch
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower, originating from comet 1P/Halley's debris, will reach its peak this weekend, offering stargazers a celestial spectacle with up to 50 shooting stars per hour.
Teacher captures images of 'very rare' bird never before seen in US
An amateur photographer captured a subject in Oregon last week that has bird lovers chirping — as it's said to be the first U.S. sighting of this particular species.