Woman mauled by bear while hiking on popular Alaska trail

A woman had to be rescued from a popular hiking trail in Anchorage, Alaska after being attacked by a brown bear this week.

Chicago pushes for bird-safe buildings after thousands of bird deaths
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Advocates urge the city to pass a bird-friendly building ordinance, saying simple design changes could save thousands of migratory birds each year.

Behind-the-scenes at Brookfield Zoo Chicago's animal hospital
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FOX 32's Natalie Bomke heads over to Brookfield Zoo Chicago to learn more about their animal hospital and round-the-clock care.

Nuclear waste being transformed into promising cancer treatment

The former headquarters of the Manhattan Project, where the world's first atomic bomb was created, is now turning nuclear waste into a potential cure for cancer.

New tiny world beyond Neptune discovered, giving boost to ‘Planet Nine’ theory

Researchers use the Subaru Telescope in Hawaii to find a small object on the outer edge of the Solar System. Nicknamed “Ammonite," researchers say it could provide more evidence to the hypothetical “Planet Nine" beyond Neptune.

Iceland volcano eruption caught on camera

A volcano erupted on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula, prompting evacuations in the surrounding area.

Emergency room visits for tick bites hits all-time high
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If you spend any time outdoors this summer, ticks should be top of mind. E.R. visits for tick bites are at an all time high this summer. They can harbor some pretty nasty diseases.

ER visits for tick bites are at their highest level in years: Here's where

Summer is always a more visible time for tick bites because humans are outside more, but experts caution that “every season is tick season." Here's how safe your state is.

Brookfield Zoo Chicago unveils massive tropical primate habitat

Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s newest addition takes people to faraway rainforests while bringing them inches away from exciting wildlife.

Happy birthday, Moo Deng: The world's favorite pygmy hippo turns 1

Moo Deng, the world’s favorite pygmy hippo, just turned 1, and thousands of fans from across the globe traveled to Thailand to celebrate with her.

Brookfield Zoo Chicago's new ape habitat
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Brookfield Zoo has a new ape habitat for you and your family to check out this summer!

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy named acting NASA administrator

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will dually serve as acting NASA administrator, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday.

Brookfield Zoo's newest joey makes first appearance: PHOTOS

A tiny kangaroo joey is peeking out of mom’s pouch for the first time at Brookfield Zoo. See the adorable debut🦘

Bear surprised by motion-activated sprinkler: Video

A black bear got quite the surprise when it activated a sprinkler in a yard in Minnesota. The hilarious moment was caught on video.