Lyrid meteor shower to light up night sky in April — here’s how to watch
Calling all stargazers: The first major meteor shower of the year — the Lyrids — will occur in mid-April and is expected to light up the evening sky with a dazzling display.
Pyramid-shaped UFOs spotted by Navy may be the best 'the world has ever seen,' filmmaker says
The Pentagon has confirmed the authenticity of newly leaked video and images showing multiple UFO sightings by U.S. Navy personnel, as the government prepares to release a highly anticipated first-of-its-kind report on UFOs this summer.
Chicagoans relish in the blooming of cherry blossoms
The cherry blossoms on the South Side, near the Museum of Science and Industry, have become quite the attraction.
Chicagoans relish in the blooming of cherry blossoms
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Autism Awareness Month shines spotlight on trends, treatment for the disorder
Dr. Ronald Leaf, co-founder of the Autism Partnership Foundation, talks about the latest trends and science behind autism.
NASA shares stunning image of blue dunes on Mars
NASA has released a new photograph from Mars, showing a sea of blue dunes on the Red Planet.
HOA says that beavers cannot stay in neighborhood pond, and residents fight back
Dozens of residents held signs reading things like "Leave the Dam Beavers Alone!" and "Coexist!" and "Save the Beavers" during a rally. They claim the HOA plans to drown the beavers in underwater traps.
Artificial intelligence, like algorithms, could crack the language of cancer and Alzheimer’s, study finds
The study found that looking at cancer and neurodegenerative diseases with artificial intelligence could lead to discovering how to alleviate symptoms - or maybe even prevent the diagnosis from happening at all.
NASA delays first flight attempt for Mars helicopter Ingenuity
Once the Ingenuity Mars helicopter’s flight takes place, it will be the first powered, controlled flight on another planet.
Glenview residents outraged over plans to trap beavers in ponds
"I called our association and I was told that they would be using underwater traps where the beaver swims in and they are trapped there and eventually will drown," said Kara Busiel, a Glenview resident.
Jack Hanna diagnosed with dementia that has progressed into Alzheimer’s, daughters say
Jack Hanna, known for breathing new life into the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium as well as his charismatic personality, has been diagnosed with dementia.
Chicago Botanic Garden welcomes spring after blustery winter
Fred Spicer from the Chicago Botanic Garden talks about some of their spring offerings for those looking to enjoy the outdoors.
Bees swarm car parked at supermarket before firefighter removes them
WOW! An estimated 15,000 bees swarmed into the car through an open window while the owner was grocery shopping in New Mexico on Sunday.
Beware of coyotes: Cook County issues warning to residents
The Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control is warning residents about the dangers of letting dogs and cats run free in their yards during a mating and birthing season that runs until the end of May.
Cicadas to emerge this May after 17 years underground
Katie Dana from the Illinois Natural History Survey talks about the trillions of cicadas that will be emerging soon across Illinois and several other states.
Worm Moon: 1st full moon of spring 2021 to light up night sky this weekend
March’s full Worm Moon will reach peak illumination on Sunday, March 28. But it will actually appear full for about three days.
Former director of national intelligence says upcoming Pentagon UFO report reveals technology ‘we don’t have’
Buried within thousands of pages of last year’s massive $2.3 trillion coronavirus relief package is a stipulation ordering the release of special reports on UFOs by the Pentagon — and what’s in those reports may shock you, according to the former director of national intelligence.
WATCH: Gator spotted swimming side-by-side with shark in Vero Beach
Gray Vinson spotted the duo in the Indian River Lagoon in Vero Beach around noon on Sunday.
Pfizer begins phase 1 study of oral COVID-19 treatment drug
Pfizer announced Monday that it has begun the phase 1 study of an oral antiviral drug to treat SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Shedd scientists see the first signs of spring in local forests
Shedd Aquarium research biologist Melissa Youngquist breaks down some of the telltale signs of spring and what to expect to see in nature moving forward.