WATCH: Coyote eyes off-leash dogs at Montrose Beach
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A coyote caught on camera watching off-leash dogs at Montrose Beach is getting attention as more sightings pop up across Chicago. Cook County wildlife officials say it’s coyote breeding season and remind people to keep their distance.

NASA seeking summer college interns - how to apply for an out-of-this-world work experience

Every day, NASA explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for the benefit of humanity, and inspires the world through discovery. College students looking for a chance to make a difference can apply for the NASA summer 2026 college intern session.

Rare giant phantom jellyfish caught on deep sea video off Argentina's coast

A recent deep sea exploration off Argentina's coast revealed an incredible video of a giant jellyfish that can grow to be as large as a school bus.

Watch: Florida man gathers ‘blanket’ of frozen iguanas during cold snap

A group of Florida influencers took advantage of rare freezing temperatures in the Sunshine State to make a "blanket" of cold-stunned iguanas.

Remembering Space Shuttle Columbia

On Feb. 1, 2003, NASA was once again dealing with tragedy when Space Shuttle Columbia and her crew of seven astronauts were lost after the shuttle broke apart during reentry.

Spanish scientists cure pancreatic cancer in mice in medical breakthrough

In a recent study, a team of scientists discovered that a treatment using different medications was found to be effective to eliminate pancreatic cancer in mice.

Why the next full moon is called the 'Snow Moon' — and how to see it

The 2026 'Snow Moon,' February’s full moon, peaks Sunday, Feb. 1. Named for winter’s snowier months, it will be visible at moonrise with easy viewing for skywatchers.

Honoring Challenger 40 years later: How learning centers are inspiring the next generation
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On the 40th anniversary of the Challenger disaster, Challenger Learning Centers continue the crew’s legacy by turning tragedy into powerful lessons that inspire curiosity, resilience, and a love of science in young minds.

Space shuttle Challenger explosion remembered, 40 years later

The space shuttle Challenger explosion was a defining moment of the 1980s. Whether you were watching on TV or in person, chances are, you remember exactly where you were and how you felt.

Doomsday Clock moves to 85 seconds – here’s what scientists say it means for humanity | ChicagoLIVE
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The iconic Doomsday Clock inches closer to midnight, with University of Chicago physicist Daniel Holz noting nuclear risks, climate crises, and disruptive tech as key factors behind the 85-second mark. 

'Doomsday Clock' moves to 85 seconds to midnight as global tensions rise

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved its Doomsday Clock closer to catastrophe, setting it at 85 seconds to midnight, citing escalating global threats.

Boy, 12, killed in shark attack at cliff-jumping site

A 12-year-old Australian boy has died following a brutal shark attack in Sydney Harbor, his family confirmed Saturday.

Watch: Deer smashes through bank window, wreaks havoc before officers help it escape

Police responded to a burglary alarm at a bank, only to find a deer had managed to somehow smash its way into the building through a teller window and wreaking havoc inside.