NASA's Webb telescope captures stunning new image of Helix Nebula
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured a mesmerizing new image of the Helix Nebula.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured a mesmerizing new image of the Helix Nebula.
What’s causing 'exploding trees' in the Chicago area?
There’s a phenomenon sweeping social media that you may have seen — or even searched for — called “exploding trees."
There’s a phenomenon sweeping social media that you may have seen — or even searched for — called “exploding trees."
What’s causing 'exploding trees' in the Chicago area?
There’s a phenomenon sweeping social media that you may have seen — or even searched for — called “exploding trees."
There’s a phenomenon sweeping social media that you may have seen — or even searched for — called “exploding trees."
Are ‘exploding trees’ real? Expert explains viral winter videos | ChicagoLIVE
A Morton Arboretum plant knowledge specialist explains why trees can crack during winter and what viewers are seeing in viral videos.
A Morton Arboretum plant knowledge specialist explains why trees can crack during winter and what viewers are seeing in viral videos.
GRU Space taking $250,000-$1 million deposits to reserve rooms for 1st moon hotel
GRU Space hopes to have the first lunar hotel that will eventually serve as a hub and, in the future, will be the foundation for an established civilization on the moon.
GRU Space hopes to have the first lunar hotel that will eventually serve as a hub and, in the future, will be the foundation for an established civilization on the moon.
Local middle school wins fifth ‘Future City’ state title | ChicagoLIVE
Wood Dale Junior High’s STEM students won the Illinois State Regional Future City competition for the fifth time in six years with their “Farm to Table” city design.
Wood Dale Junior High’s STEM students won the Illinois State Regional Future City competition for the fifth time in six years with their “Farm to Table” city design.
Northern lights expected to light up sky in parts of the US Monday
A severe geomagnetic storm watch is in effect Monday night as people prepare for northern lights to dazzle the night sky across the U.S. Here's where.
A severe geomagnetic storm watch is in effect Monday night as people prepare for northern lights to dazzle the night sky across the U.S. Here's where.
3 shark attacks off Sydney in just over 24 hours; man, boy in critical condition
Three shark attacks in 24 hours leave a man and a 12-year-old critically injured and another boy unharmed at Sydney beaches. Here’s what we know.
Three shark attacks in 24 hours leave a man and a 12-year-old critically injured and another boy unharmed at Sydney beaches. Here’s what we know.
New moon to peak Sunday evening as one of last big skywatching events for January
The first new moon of the year peaks on Sunday, marking one of January’s final major skywatching events and the reset of the lunar calendar.
The first new moon of the year peaks on Sunday, marking one of January’s final major skywatching events and the reset of the lunar calendar.
Woman wakes up with 8-foot python coiled on her chest while sleeping: 'Don't move'
After waking up to an 8-foot python coiled on her chest, the woman ushered the reptile out through a window rather than calling for help.
After waking up to an 8-foot python coiled on her chest, the woman ushered the reptile out through a window rather than calling for help.
NASA prepares to roll out Artemis II Moon rocket ahead of historic mission | ChicagoLIVE
NASA is getting ready to roll out the Artemis II rocket to the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center, marking another major step toward returning humans to the Moon. Artemis II Lunar Science Lead Dr. Kelsey Young joins ChicagoLIVE to explain what this rollout means, what makes Artemis II different from past missions, and how this mission moves NASA closer to sustained lunar exploration.
NASA is getting ready to roll out the Artemis II rocket to the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center, marking another major step toward returning humans to the Moon. Artemis II Lunar Science Lead Dr. Kelsey Young joins ChicagoLIVE to explain what this rollout means, what makes Artemis II different from past missions, and how this mission moves NASA closer to sustained lunar exploration.
Want to vacation on the moon? GRU Space opens $1M reservations | ChicagoLIVE
A California-based startup has opened applications for a planned lunar hotel.
A California-based startup has opened applications for a planned lunar hotel.
Chicago's Shedd Aquarium offers free days with family-friendly fun
The Shedd Aquarium is opening its doors for free days, and FOX Chicago’s Gabriella Premus has a look at the experiences you won’t want to miss.
The Shedd Aquarium is opening its doors for free days, and FOX Chicago’s Gabriella Premus has a look at the experiences you won’t want to miss.
3I/ATLAS comet is not an alien spaceship, scientists confirm
Astronomers searched for signals as low as 100 mW, which is about as strong as a modern cellphone.
Astronomers searched for signals as low as 100 mW, which is about as strong as a modern cellphone.
Artemis II: NASA releases potential launch dates for return to moon
The countdown for NASA’s Artemis II lunar mission is getting closer.
The countdown for NASA’s Artemis II lunar mission is getting closer.
Fox Flashback: Suburban Chicago couple spots mysterious object over I-80 in 1997
A Tinley Park couple’s report of a slow-moving, fiery object over I-80 in 1997 sparked emergency calls, an official search, and lingering questions about what they really saw in the sky.
A Tinley Park couple’s report of a slow-moving, fiery object over I-80 in 1997 sparked emergency calls, an official search, and lingering questions about what they really saw in the sky.
Fox Flashback: Suburban Chicago couple spots mysterious object over I-80 in 1997
A Tinley Park couple’s report of a slow-moving, fiery object over I-80 in 1997 sparked emergency calls, an official search, and lingering questions about what they really saw in the sky.
A Tinley Park couple’s report of a slow-moving, fiery object over I-80 in 1997 sparked emergency calls, an official search, and lingering questions about what they really saw in the sky.
Giraffe dies at Toronto zoo in 'sudden and tragic' accident
The Toronto Zoo is mourning the death of its 13-year-old male giraffe after an unexpected accident in its habitat on New Year’s Day.
The Toronto Zoo is mourning the death of its 13-year-old male giraffe after an unexpected accident in its habitat on New Year’s Day.
Look up tonight: Quadrantid meteor shower will peak, joined by 1st supermoon of 2026
This year's first supermoon is called the Super Wolf Moon.
This year's first supermoon is called the Super Wolf Moon.
Total solar eclipse, northern lights, and flying to the moon: Celestial events to look forward to in 2026
In addition sending astronauts to fly around the moon, Earthlings can look forward to six of the eight planets parading across our skies.
In addition sending astronauts to fly around the moon, Earthlings can look forward to six of the eight planets parading across our skies.