Students dive into dolphin conservation with Brookfield Zoo Chicago program

Through Brookfield Zoo Chicago's King Conservation Science Scholars Program, local students gain hands-on experience studying dolphin behavior and conservation in Florida.

Students dive into dolphin conservation with Brookfield Zoo Chicago program
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Through Brookfield Zoo Chicago?s King Conservation Science Scholars Program, local students gain hands-on experience studying dolphin behavior and conservation in Florida.

See the most terrifying displays in our galaxy from NASA

The "Galaxy of Horrors" is an array of vintage-style horror movie-themed posters to show us what nightmares exist in space.

'Halloween comet' breaks apart after nearing sun

Scientists called this comet a true "sungrazer" because it passed within 1% of Earth's distance to the Sun.

Scientists digitally 'unwrap' ancient Egyptian mummy in Chicago
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We're getting a new look at some old bodies at the Field Museum. Scientists at the Field showed off the results of a big project to CT scan most of their mummy collection.

Volcanic ash from Mexican volcano spotted over Florida

Popocatépetl is Mexico’s most active volcano and has been erupting for decades about 45 miles southeast of Mexico City.

Famous Alaska volcano sees seismic unrest after more than 30-year slumber

Several small earthquakes have been detected around Mt. Spurr this past week, prompting the Alaska Volcano Observatory to raise the volcano's alert level to "yellow" from the base green.

NASA astronaut released from hospital after 'medical issue' during splashdown

The SpaceX Dragon crew members completed a 235-day mission, 232 days of which were spent aboard the International Space Station conducting scientific research.

Fall colors: A look inside the majesty and science behind autumnal foliage
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It's the time of year when the Midwest really shines. The temperatures are cooler and the fall colors are magical. FOX 32 meteorologist Mike Caplan has a look inside their beauty and the science behind season.

Trio of meteor showers to light up night sky in November

The Leonids and Southern and Northern Taurids meteor showers each reach their peaks sometime throughout November.

Photos: Hunter's Moon shines brightest Thursday night in Supermoon spectacular

A Supermoon is gracing our skies on Thursday night, and it's going to be a showstopper. The Hunter's Moon, the largest full moon of the year, will shine brightest after sunset.

Here are the best states for outdoor enthusiasts

If you’re looking for a little relaxation outside, these states offer the best ways to enjoy nature.

Rare comet lights up the sky, won't return for 80,000 years

A rare comet that won’t be seen for another 80,000 years is visible in the night sky through part of October.

University of Chicago professor wins Nobel Economics Prize

A University of Chicago professor was among three economists who were awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics on Monday. 

University of Chicago professor wins Nobel Prize
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The Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Science was awarded to three researchers Monday, including one right here in Chicago. University of Chicago professor James A. Robinson's work focused on inequality.