Trump's update on NJ drones: 'This was not the enemy'
President Donald Trump's administration has released an update on the mysterious drones spotted flying over New Jersey beginning last fall: "This was not the enemy."
President Donald Trump's administration has released an update on the mysterious drones spotted flying over New Jersey beginning last fall: "This was not the enemy."
Boom breaks sound barrier with American-made private supersonic jet
XB-1 hit supersonic, hypnotic speeds on Tuesday, making American aviation history. XB-1 is the first commercial aircraft to reach supersonic speeds since the British Concorde jetliner in 2003, and the first civil supersonic flight in U.S. airspace.
XB-1 hit supersonic, hypnotic speeds on Tuesday, making American aviation history. XB-1 is the first commercial aircraft to reach supersonic speeds since the British Concorde jetliner in 2003, and the first civil supersonic flight in U.S. airspace.
Coyote killing update: 4 teens cited in fatal stomping of animal in Mount Greenwood
Four teens have been issued citations in the killing of a coyote earlier this month in the Mount Greenwood neighborhood.
Four teens have been issued citations in the killing of a coyote earlier this month in the Mount Greenwood neighborhood.
Up to 7 planets align in night sky, wowing skygazers in January and February
Early 2025 is a good time for skygazing and spotting up to seven planets in the night sky – if you have a little help.
Early 2025 is a good time for skygazing and spotting up to seven planets in the night sky – if you have a little help.
'The Fish Thief' doc shines light on one of the Great Lakes' deepest mysteries
A new documentary is highlighting the history and importance of the great lakes, while sharing the mystery behind the disappearance of one of the most sought-after fish.
A new documentary is highlighting the history and importance of the great lakes, while sharing the mystery behind the disappearance of one of the most sought-after fish.
Watch: 'Cutest, spikiest, tiniest crab’ takes the internet by storm
A juvenile king crab discovered during a deep-sea coral sampling operation in the Gulf of Mexico has become an internet sensation after NOAA Fisheries posted a video showcasing its unique appearance.
A juvenile king crab discovered during a deep-sea coral sampling operation in the Gulf of Mexico has become an internet sensation after NOAA Fisheries posted a video showcasing its unique appearance.
Comet pays once-in 160,000-year visit to Earth's nighttime skies
A recently discovered comet is making a bright debut to Earth this month, and with some effort, sky gazers might be able to see Comet ATLAS.
A recently discovered comet is making a bright debut to Earth this month, and with some effort, sky gazers might be able to see Comet ATLAS.
Endangered Mexican wolf pups born at Brookfield Zoo Chicago begin journey back to the wild
Seven Mexican wolf pups born at Brookfield Zoo Chicago are being transported into the wild as part of the Mexican Wolf Recovery Program, which aims to restore the once-extinct species to its natural habitat in Arizona and New Mexico.
Seven Mexican wolf pups born at Brookfield Zoo Chicago are being transported into the wild as part of the Mexican Wolf Recovery Program, which aims to restore the once-extinct species to its natural habitat in Arizona and New Mexico.
Endangered Mexican wolf pups begin journey back to the wild
In this morning?s Good News Guarantee, volunteer pilots are keeping animals we know and love from becoming extinct, and their mission begins at Brookfield Zoo Chicago.
In this morning?s Good News Guarantee, volunteer pilots are keeping animals we know and love from becoming extinct, and their mission begins at Brookfield Zoo Chicago.
Here's how to see the first full ‘Wolf’ moon of 2025
The first full moon of 2025, January’s full “Wolf Moon," will brighten the sky soon.
The first full moon of 2025, January’s full “Wolf Moon," will brighten the sky soon.
Spacecraft makes final flyby of smallest planet in solar system
Despite temperatures reaching 800 °F during the day, Mercury's shadowy craters may contain ice.
Despite temperatures reaching 800 °F during the day, Mercury's shadowy craters may contain ice.
Earth records hottest year ever in 2024
Earth recorded its hottest year ever in 2024, surpassing the critical 1.5-degree Celsius warming threshold, a benchmark tied to devastating climate impacts.
Earth recorded its hottest year ever in 2024, surpassing the critical 1.5-degree Celsius warming threshold, a benchmark tied to devastating climate impacts.
European spacecraft beams back new photos of Mercury
The European-Japanese BepiColombo spacecraft captured close-up images of Mercury’s north pole during its final flyby, offering new views of the planet’s surface.
The European-Japanese BepiColombo spacecraft captured close-up images of Mercury’s north pole during its final flyby, offering new views of the planet’s surface.
Bird collisions plummet significantly at McCormick Place after bird-safe film installation
Since bird-safe film was added to the massive windows at McCormick Place’s Lakeside Center in summer 2024, bird collisions have dropped by over 95%.
Since bird-safe film was added to the massive windows at McCormick Place’s Lakeside Center in summer 2024, bird collisions have dropped by over 95%.
Chicago's Field Museum opens 'Cats: Predators to Pets' exhibit
A new exhibit at Chicago's Field Museum explores 38 species of wildcats and humans' relationship to felines.
A new exhibit at Chicago's Field Museum explores 38 species of wildcats and humans' relationship to felines.
Yes, food and drinks taste different on a plane and there's a reason
The dehydrating nature of airplane cabins means food won't taste right.
The dehydrating nature of airplane cabins means food won't taste right.
'Dinosaur highway' unearthed in England, dating back 166 million years
A worker's discovery of nearly 200 dinosaur tracks in a limestone quarry in Oxfordshire, England, unveiled a 166-million-year-old "dinosaur highway."
A worker's discovery of nearly 200 dinosaur tracks in a limestone quarry in Oxfordshire, England, unveiled a 166-million-year-old "dinosaur highway."
'Dinosaur highway' unearthed in England, dating back 166 million years
A worker's discovery of nearly 200 dinosaur tracks in a limestone quarry in Oxfordshire, England, has unveiled a 166-million-year-old "dinosaur highway."
A worker's discovery of nearly 200 dinosaur tracks in a limestone quarry in Oxfordshire, England, has unveiled a 166-million-year-old "dinosaur highway."
Presidential Medal of Freedom list: Hillary Clinton, George Soros among recipients
Nineteen of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy and science were awarded the medal. Here’s the full list.
Nineteen of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy and science were awarded the medal. Here’s the full list.
Sir Fraser Stoddart, Nobel Prize-winning Northwestern University chemist, dies at 82
Sir Fraser Stoddart, who taught chemistry at Northwestern and won the Nobel Prize in 2016, died at the age of 82.
Sir Fraser Stoddart, who taught chemistry at Northwestern and won the Nobel Prize in 2016, died at the age of 82.