Brookfield Zoo Chicago's rescued axolotl
Brookfield Zoo Chicago is inviting the public to help name one of its most charming residents. (Video: ? Brookfield Zoo Chicago)
Brookfield Zoo Chicago is inviting the public to help name one of its most charming residents. (Video: ? Brookfield Zoo Chicago)
Study reveals pre-CTE damage in brains of even young contact-sport athletes
An NIH-funded study of athletes under 51 found repeated head impacts can cause early neuron loss and brain inflammation years before CTE is detectable.
An NIH-funded study of athletes under 51 found repeated head impacts can cause early neuron loss and brain inflammation years before CTE is detectable.
Tourists rescued after orcas attack 2 sailboats off Portuguese coast
First responders were able to locate and rescue the tourists and there were no injuries in the incident.
First responders were able to locate and rescue the tourists and there were no injuries in the incident.
Expert explains how warm, dry weather could impact Chicago?s fall colors
Dr. Christy Rollinson from The Morton Arboretum explains how drought and late-season heat may cause trees to drop leaves early and change the timing of peak fall foliage.
Dr. Christy Rollinson from The Morton Arboretum explains how drought and late-season heat may cause trees to drop leaves early and change the timing of peak fall foliage.
Florida woman fights off gator dragging leashed puppy into creek while on walk
A dog and its owner are recovering after an alligator dragged them into a creek in Pasco County.
A dog and its owner are recovering after an alligator dragged them into a creek in Pasco County.
NASA?s perseverance rover finds possible signs of life on Mars ? But proof may take years
NASA?s Perseverance rover has spotted intriguing chemical fingerprints in Martian rock that could hint at ancient microbial life. The potential biosignatures, discovered in a clay-rich lakebed, can?t be confirmed with the rover?s instruments alone ? meaning the answer may have to wait until samples return to Earth.
NASA?s Perseverance rover has spotted intriguing chemical fingerprints in Martian rock that could hint at ancient microbial life. The potential biosignatures, discovered in a clay-rich lakebed, can?t be confirmed with the rover?s instruments alone ? meaning the answer may have to wait until samples return to Earth.
Rocks found by NASA's Mars rover offer strongest hints yet of past life
Rocks found on Mars may provide the strongest evidence yet of past life on the Red Planet, but more testing is needed to back up those findings.
Rocks found on Mars may provide the strongest evidence yet of past life on the Red Planet, but more testing is needed to back up those findings.
Hellfire missile bounces off mysterious orb in stunning UAP footage shown to Congress
Witnesses testified that there was no known technology that could survive a Hellfire impact.
Witnesses testified that there was no known technology that could survive a Hellfire impact.
Hikers on psychedelic mushrooms rescued after getting lost in NY mountains
A hiking trip took a “trippy" turn that ended with a group having to be rescued from a popular mountain destination in New York State last month.
A hiking trip took a “trippy" turn that ended with a group having to be rescued from a popular mountain destination in New York State last month.
Arkansas man, 72, mauled by 70-pound bear
The man suffered extensive injuries to his face and upper body before being airlifted to a hospital.
The man suffered extensive injuries to his face and upper body before being airlifted to a hospital.
Man dies in shark attack at Sydney beach
A man in his 50s was killed by a large shark while surfing at a beach near Sydney, Australia on Saturday.
A man in his 50s was killed by a large shark while surfing at a beach near Sydney, Australia on Saturday.
Total lunar eclipse coinciding with this weekend’s full moon
This month’s full moon coincides with a lunar eclipse – but it unfolds on the opposite side of the world Sunday night and early Monday.
This month’s full moon coincides with a lunar eclipse – but it unfolds on the opposite side of the world Sunday night and early Monday.
Rare manatee sighting in Texas temporarily halts $64 million construction project
According to the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network, sometimes West Indian Manatees migrate from Florida to Texas in the summer. These sightings are still rare.
According to the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network, sometimes West Indian Manatees migrate from Florida to Texas in the summer. These sightings are still rare.
8-year-old boy bitten by shark while snorkeling at Florida beach, deputies say
An 8-year-old boy was bitten by a shark on Monday while snorkeling off Key Largo, Florida, deputies say.
An 8-year-old boy was bitten by a shark on Monday while snorkeling off Key Largo, Florida, deputies say.
See it: Photos show glowing baby planet outside of our solar system
Astronomers have, for the first time, detected a planet growing inside a cleared gap of a protoplanetary disk, confirming long-held theories about how young planets shape their star systems.
Astronomers have, for the first time, detected a planet growing inside a cleared gap of a protoplanetary disk, confirming long-held theories about how young planets shape their star systems.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year sneak peek: See the stunning photos
A dramatic stand-off between a lion and a cobra. A lone elephant wading through a landfill in Sri Lanka. Here's a sneak peek at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year's top photos.
A dramatic stand-off between a lion and a cobra. A lone elephant wading through a landfill in Sri Lanka. Here's a sneak peek at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year's top photos.
Popular beaches closed after warnings of stinging blue dragon sea slugs
Blue dragon sea slugs' venom is very powerful, and touching one, even through gloves, can cause a painful sting.
Blue dragon sea slugs' venom is very powerful, and touching one, even through gloves, can cause a painful sting.
Chicago forests dominated by invasive shrubs that threaten wildlife | ChicagoNOW
Across the Chicago region, nearly 80 percent of our forests are now dominated by invasive shrubs like buckthorn and honeysuckle, but new research and ongoing restoration efforts are offering hope for turning things around. The Morton Arboretum's Lindsay Darling explains more about the efforts.
Across the Chicago region, nearly 80 percent of our forests are now dominated by invasive shrubs like buckthorn and honeysuckle, but new research and ongoing restoration efforts are offering hope for turning things around. The Morton Arboretum's Lindsay Darling explains more about the efforts.
Watch: Video shows rare fish's ability to climb rocks
The tiny fish were seen swimming, or rather "climbing" up rocks, a behavior that hadn't been seen before.
The tiny fish were seen swimming, or rather "climbing" up rocks, a behavior that hadn't been seen before.
Shark takes huge bite out of surfer’s board: 'It bit right behind him’
An Australian surfer narrowly escaped injury after a shark bit his board in half.
An Australian surfer narrowly escaped injury after a shark bit his board in half.