Chances rise for historically strong El Niño this summer
NOAA says conditions in the Pacific Ocean are rapidly strengthening toward a possible El Niño event, with forecasters warning it could become very powerful.
NOAA says conditions in the Pacific Ocean are rapidly strengthening toward a possible El Niño event, with forecasters warning it could become very powerful.
Aurora’s baby falcons just got their names — one honors a beloved local birdwatcher | ChicagoLIVE
Aurora’s four baby falcons officially have names — including one chosen to honor a beloved local birdwatcher who recently passed away.
Aurora’s four baby falcons officially have names — including one chosen to honor a beloved local birdwatcher who recently passed away.
Illinois to ban sale of invasive Callery pear trees | ChicagoNOW
Illinois will ban the sale of Callery pear trees starting Jan. 1, 2028, after the species was added to the state’s invasive plants list. Sharon Yiesla from The Morton Arboretum explains why the once-popular tree is now a problem for natural areas and what homeowners can plant instead.
Illinois will ban the sale of Callery pear trees starting Jan. 1, 2028, after the species was added to the state’s invasive plants list. Sharon Yiesla from The Morton Arboretum explains why the once-popular tree is now a problem for natural areas and what homeowners can plant instead.
No Fly Zone: Robot passenger at Love Field prompts Southwest Airlines to ban 'bots
The first step for robot-kind in the aviation world will have to wait after Southwest Airlines banned human-like robots from its flights. The move was prompted after a man bought his robot companion a ticket from Dallas Love Field to Las Vegas.
The first step for robot-kind in the aviation world will have to wait after Southwest Airlines banned human-like robots from its flights. The move was prompted after a man bought his robot companion a ticket from Dallas Love Field to Las Vegas.
An invisible universe may be floating beside our own – Michio Kaku explains | ChicagoLIVE
Theoretical physicist Michio Kaku says dark matter may potentially exist beyond the universe humans can see.
Theoretical physicist Michio Kaku says dark matter may potentially exist beyond the universe humans can see.
Newly discovered asteroid will make very close pass by Earth: Here’s what to know
A newly discovered asteroid named 2026 JH2 will pass by Earth at a distance of about 56,000 miles. The moon, by comparison, is approximately 228,855 miles away
A newly discovered asteroid named 2026 JH2 will pass by Earth at a distance of about 56,000 miles. The moon, by comparison, is approximately 228,855 miles away
Man dies after 13-foot great white shark attack near island resort
A 38-year-old man died Saturday after he was attacked by a shark off Australia’s western coast, authorities said.
A 38-year-old man died Saturday after he was attacked by a shark off Australia’s western coast, authorities said.
You could see the Northern Lights this week — here’s when to look up
A powerful stream of solar wind from a massive coronal hole on the sun could trigger a geomagnetic storm.
A powerful stream of solar wind from a massive coronal hole on the sun could trigger a geomagnetic storm.
Rare American eel caught in Chicago River surprises local fishermen
A local fisherman expecting to catch carp instead reeled in something far rarer from the Chicago River!
A local fisherman expecting to catch carp instead reeled in something far rarer from the Chicago River!
Strange! Eel caught in Chicago River, what we know
An American eel was caught by a River North angler last week.
An American eel was caught by a River North angler last week.
Adler Planetarium launches summer lineup with out-of-this-world experiences
As the school year wraps up, the Adler Planetarium is kicking off summer with new shows and cosmic adventures designed to inspire visitors of all ages.
As the school year wraps up, the Adler Planetarium is kicking off summer with new shows and cosmic adventures designed to inspire visitors of all ages.
US Forest Service adds new fee-free day for National Trails Day
The U.S. Forest Service wants everyone to hit the trails and it’s offering them another chance to do so for free. The agency added National Trails Day to the list of fee-free days at its national forests and grasslands.
The U.S. Forest Service wants everyone to hit the trails and it’s offering them another chance to do so for free. The agency added National Trails Day to the list of fee-free days at its national forests and grasslands.
Breaking down Iran ceasefire tensions, global instability and new UFO file release
University of Chicago political science professor Paul Poast discusses rising tensions involving Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, the potential for escalation or ceasefire progress, and a recent wave of declassified government UFO files.
University of Chicago political science professor Paul Poast discusses rising tensions involving Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, the potential for escalation or ceasefire progress, and a recent wave of declassified government UFO files.
What's in the Pentagon's new files on UFOs? | ChicagoLIVE
The government just dropped a bunch of new files on reported unidentified anomalous phenomena, otherwise referred to as UFOs. What does it all mean?
The government just dropped a bunch of new files on reported unidentified anomalous phenomena, otherwise referred to as UFOs. What does it all mean?
Brain-eating amoeba found in popular US National Parks, including Yellowstone
A newly released study discovered a deadly, brain-eating amoeba in three U.S. National Parks and recreation areas, two of which rank in the top ten for most popular in the nation.
A newly released study discovered a deadly, brain-eating amoeba in three U.S. National Parks and recreation areas, two of which rank in the top ten for most popular in the nation.
Trump's push to expand hunting on federal lands raises concerns
The Trump administration is moving to expand hunting access across national parks, wildlife refuges, and wilderness areas by directing federal land managers to roll back restrictions deemed unnecessary.
The Trump administration is moving to expand hunting access across national parks, wildlife refuges, and wilderness areas by directing federal land managers to roll back restrictions deemed unnecessary.
Trump administration begins to release new UFO files to the public
The Pentagon on Friday released some never-before-seen images and video of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) as part of a historical effort the Trump administration has vowed to declassify.
The Pentagon on Friday released some never-before-seen images and video of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) as part of a historical effort the Trump administration has vowed to declassify.
Watch: Child attacked by rabid beaver while fishing at New Jersey lake
Video captured over the weekend showed a boy getting attacked by a rabid beaver while he was out fishing at a New Jersey lake.
Video captured over the weekend showed a boy getting attacked by a rabid beaver while he was out fishing at a New Jersey lake.
NASA reveals never-before-seen Artemis II photos – take a look | ChicagoNOWo
NASA has released thousands of new images captured during the Artemis II mission.
NASA has released thousands of new images captured during the Artemis II mission.
Eiffel Tower-sized asteroid Apophis to pass closer to Earth than many satellites in 2029, NASA says
A large asteroid about the size of the Eiffel Tower is expected to come unusually close to Earth in 2029.
A large asteroid about the size of the Eiffel Tower is expected to come unusually close to Earth in 2029.