What to know about the stadium-sized asteroid zooming by Earth Thanksgiving week
The asteroid is going to safely pass by Earth on Nov. 26, and astronomers say it’s one of many near-Earth objects (NEO).
The asteroid is going to safely pass by Earth on Nov. 26, and astronomers say it’s one of many near-Earth objects (NEO).
Odd smell coming from Russian spacecraft docked at space station
A Russian Progress spacecraft delivering nearly three tons of supplies to the International Space Station also brought an unwanted smell when cosmonauts opened the hatch.
A Russian Progress spacecraft delivering nearly three tons of supplies to the International Space Station also brought an unwanted smell when cosmonauts opened the hatch.
Lost penguin’s 2,000-mile journey to Australia ends with return to Southern Ocean
The emperor penguin, dubbed Gus, had somehow swam over 2,000 miles from his icy home and was found on a sun-drenched beach in Denmark, Western Australia, earlier this month.
The emperor penguin, dubbed Gus, had somehow swam over 2,000 miles from his icy home and was found on a sun-drenched beach in Denmark, Western Australia, earlier this month.
Earth’s ‘mini moon’ is disappearing this week
The recently discovered object, known as 2024 PT5, has been tagging alongside Earth since September. Here’s what to know about it.
The recently discovered object, known as 2024 PT5, has been tagging alongside Earth since September. Here’s what to know about it.
Snake found slithering inside Hawaii Christmas tree shipment
Shop workers unloading a supply of Christmas trees in Hawaii found an unexpected visitor hiding within the shipment.
Shop workers unloading a supply of Christmas trees in Hawaii found an unexpected visitor hiding within the shipment.
Look (safely) at the Sun's surface in the highest-resolution images yet
A European spacecraft is showing us how dynamic the Sun is with newly released images, the highest-resolution images of our star's surface so far.
A European spacecraft is showing us how dynamic the Sun is with newly released images, the highest-resolution images of our star's surface so far.
Kuma the Bear checks in for Orange Friday from Big Run Wolf Ranch
Kuma the Bear is a fan favorite at Big Run Wolf Ranch in Lockport.
Kuma the Bear is a fan favorite at Big Run Wolf Ranch in Lockport.
No 'chopsticks' catch this time for SpaceX's Starship rocket
SpaceX launched its Starship mega-rocket on another uncrewed test flight from South Texas on Tuesday, but despite the presence of the president-elect, couldn’t quite duplicate some of the previous flight’s success.
SpaceX launched its Starship mega-rocket on another uncrewed test flight from South Texas on Tuesday, but despite the presence of the president-elect, couldn’t quite duplicate some of the previous flight’s success.
Watch: Great white shark swims close to Australian surfers
A group of surfers had a close encounter with a great white shark off the coast of Emerald Beach, New South Wales, on November 13.
A group of surfers had a close encounter with a great white shark off the coast of Emerald Beach, New South Wales, on November 13.
Pentagon says there's ‘no verifiable evidence’ of extraterrestrial technology, beings or activity
The Department of Defense said UAPs were mainly balloons, birds, drones, satellites and aircraft.
The Department of Defense said UAPs were mainly balloons, birds, drones, satellites and aircraft.
Photos: See lone emperor penguin 1st to swim from Antarctica to Australia
A lone emperor penguin was found malnourished on a popular beach after making the shocking 2,200 mile swim from Antarctica to Australia.
A lone emperor penguin was found malnourished on a popular beach after making the shocking 2,200 mile swim from Antarctica to Australia.
IDOT urges drivers not to swerve as deer activity increases this fall
As deer activity spikes in fall, the Illinois Department of Transportation advises drivers not to swerve to avoid deer to prevent accidents.
As deer activity spikes in fall, the Illinois Department of Transportation advises drivers not to swerve to avoid deer to prevent accidents.
Catch the last supermoon of 2024 this week – here’s when to look up
This week’s supermoon will be the fourth and final one of the year, marking a rare celestial event.
This week’s supermoon will be the fourth and final one of the year, marking a rare celestial event.
Emperor penguin found in Australia, thousands of miles from home
The penguin, found malnourished far from its Antarctic home, is being cared for by a wildlife expert.
The penguin, found malnourished far from its Antarctic home, is being cared for by a wildlife expert.
Escaped monkeys update: More than half safely recovered, several still on the loose
Officials in South Carolina have recaptured over half of the 43 Rhesus macaques that escaped from the Alpha Genesis research facility in Yemassee last week.
Officials in South Carolina have recaptured over half of the 43 Rhesus macaques that escaped from the Alpha Genesis research facility in Yemassee last week.
Invasive species never seen before in North America found in California
An invasive species of freshwater mussel never-before-seen in the United States was found in California.
An invasive species of freshwater mussel never-before-seen in the United States was found in California.
Diving into the lives of sea lions at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
FOX 32's Natalie Bomke heads over to Brookfield Zoo Chicago to learn more about the majestic sea lions.
FOX 32's Natalie Bomke heads over to Brookfield Zoo Chicago to learn more about the majestic sea lions.
Florida surfer survives near-fatal shark attack at same beach, 12 years after first bite
This wasn't Cole Taschman's first brush with a shark. Twelve years prior, he had been bitten by a smaller shark while surfing in the same exact spot at Bathtub Beach in Stuart, Florida.
This wasn't Cole Taschman's first brush with a shark. Twelve years prior, he had been bitten by a smaller shark while surfing in the same exact spot at Bathtub Beach in Stuart, Florida.
More northern lights could come as sun hits solar maximum, NASA says
The northern lights may put on a dazzling display over the next couple of years as the sun enters its solar maximum, a period of heightened activity that occurs about every 11 years.
The northern lights may put on a dazzling display over the next couple of years as the sun enters its solar maximum, a period of heightened activity that occurs about every 11 years.
Scientists head to Chicago to set 'Doomsday Clock'
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists was founded at the University of Chicago to warn the public about the dangers of nuclear technology. The nonprofit now focuses on initiatives like climate change and other new technologies like AI.
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists was founded at the University of Chicago to warn the public about the dangers of nuclear technology. The nonprofit now focuses on initiatives like climate change and other new technologies like AI.