Fake safety glasses left woman with permanent eye damage during 2017 solar eclipse, doctor says
The young woman's vision was 20/20 in the right eye and 20/25 in the left before the eclipse. Within four hours of looking at the sun, she said her vision was blurry and distorted in both eyes, and the only color she could see was black.
Fox 32's Week in Review - March 17
Here are FOX 32's top stories from this week.
Scientists find these 5 Taylor Swift songs created biggest 'SwiftQuakes' at one concert
Taylor Swift sent shockwaves around the world in multiple ways with her devoted fans and packed Eras concert tour venues. She also has been setting off so-called SwiftQuakes and now scientists know why.
Charlotte the pregnant stingray captivates fans waiting for rare birth
Charlotte the stingray, who became pregnant in a North Carolina aquarium despite having no male to mate with, continues to captivate fans as they await her extremely rare delivery.
Spring 2024 starts Tuesday: What to know about the vernal equinox
The spring equinox is almost here. In the U.S., get ready for earlier sunrises and later sunsets until the summer solstice in June.
Week in Review: Illinois Eclipse 2024 • Chicago Bears invest in new stadium • Dolton mayor gets sued
These are the top stories on Fox 32's Week in Review.
SpaceX launches 'Starship' with components from Evanston company
The successful launch of the Starship rocket on Thursday included assistance from a company based in Evanston, Illinois.
NASA engineers have renewed hope to fix hobbled Voyager 1 after interstellar space data outage
The process of troubleshooting an issue with Voyager 1 traveling through interstellar space is complicated. It takes about 45 hours for commands to be sent and a response to come back, but NASA engineers recently got a new clue to solving the spacecraft computer issue.
Montana man used cloned tissue, semen to breed 'giant' sheep for trophy hunters
A Montana man is accused of illegally importing parts of a giant sheep from Kyrgyzstan, then using them to create cloned embryos and sell giant, hybrid sheep to trophy hunters.
Study reveals dogs can relieve stress, improve concentration in humans
A recent study published in the journal PLOS One suggests that certain activities might enhance individuals' brainwave patterns linked to rest and relaxation.
SpaceX Starship successfully reaches space, but does not survive reentry
SpaceX's Starship and its Super Heavy booster rocket – the most powerful ever flown – blasted off from south Texas on an uncrewed suborbital test flight and, for the first time, made it to space.
'Devil comet' could become visible to the naked eye this month
Stargazers should check the sky to get a glimpse of 12PPons-Brooks which is heading toward its closest approach to the sun on its 71-year orbit.
Video shows chaos after plane nosedives, injures 50 people: 'Going to die'
Video filmed inside a Boeing passenger jet that nosedived suddenly and injured 50 people shows the aftermath in the cabin as crew members cared for bleeding passengers.
Beached whale dies after stranding itself off Venice coast: ‘It’s heartbreaking'
Officials are asking people to avoid Service Club Park beach in Venice after a sperm whale died after beaching itself on a sandbar about 150 yards offshore on Sunday.
Illinois Eclipse 2024: Tips for viewing the last total solar eclipse for 20 years
Mother Nature is putting together quite a show for all to see on April 8. It’s going to be the last total solar eclipse that we will see for the next 20 years and Illinois has some of the best seats to offer.
Tips for viewing the last total solar eclipse for 20 years
Mother Nature is putting together quite a show for all to see on April 8. It’s going to be the last total solar eclipse that we will see for the next 20 years and Illinois has some of the best seats to offer.
Women in STEM: NASA administrator says 'come join us'
For the women who find themselves "a little obsessed" with space and wonder if there’s a career in it for you, NASA wants you to "come join us."
Strong solar flare sent blasting from Sun causing limited radio blackouts
Powerful solar flares can cause high-frequency radio blackouts, which was potentially recorded early Sunday morning.
Total solar eclipse in Illinois: How to prepare for April's cosmic spectacle
We are just under one month away from an out-of-this-world experience - a total solar eclipse. The best viewing will be to the south and downstate Illinois is ready.
Total solar eclipse in Illinois: How to prepare for April's cosmic spectacle
We are just under one month away from an out-of-this-world experience - a total solar eclipse. The best viewing will be to the south and downstate Illinois is ready.