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.
Where and when to see the Quadrantids, the first meteor shower of 2025
When and how to watch the Quadrantid meteor shower, offering prime viewing conditions under a slim crescent moon.
When and how to watch the Quadrantid meteor shower, offering prime viewing conditions under a slim crescent moon.
Northern Lights forecast: Some US states could view aurora borealis for New Year's
It’s possible that some upper U.S. states could again get the chance to see the Northern Lights as the world rings in 2025. Here's what to know.
It’s possible that some upper U.S. states could again get the chance to see the Northern Lights as the world rings in 2025. Here's what to know.
Rare Black Moon to rise as 2024 comes to an end
The Black Moon, which is also sometimes called an invisible Moon, will rise on Dec. 30. The Moon will gradually become more visible as it heads to the first-quarter stage by Jan. 6.
The Black Moon, which is also sometimes called an invisible Moon, will rise on Dec. 30. The Moon will gradually become more visible as it heads to the first-quarter stage by Jan. 6.
Grieving orca who carried dead calf in 2018 now seen with newborn
An orca that captured the world’s attention in 2018 after she carried her dead newborn calf for weeks appears to be a new mother again, bringing a sign of hope to researchers.
An orca that captured the world’s attention in 2018 after she carried her dead newborn calf for weeks appears to be a new mother again, bringing a sign of hope to researchers.
2 dead after search for Sasquatch in Washington national forest
Two men from Portland died searching for Sasquatch during Christmas week, according to officials.
Two men from Portland died searching for Sasquatch during Christmas week, according to officials.