Can Chicago's skyline predict the weather? Argonne scientists investigate urban canyons

When it comes to Chicago weather, we all know the saying – if you don’t like it, wait 15 minutes. Now, Argonne scientists are attempting to make Windy City weather a little more predictable by studying what's called “urban canyons" and they are in downtown Chicago.

Can Chicago's skyline predict the weather?
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When it comes to Chicago weather, we all know the saying -- if you don?t like it, wait 15 minutes. Now, Argonne scientists are attempting to make Windy City weather a little more predictable by studying what's called ?urban canyons" and they are in downtown Chicago.

DIY science experiments with Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
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The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is getting kids excited for another year of learning with experiments families can do together at home.

Have you been experiencing mysterious bug bites? These mites could be the culprit
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First it was the cicadas, now people are complaining of mysterious bug bites. They are said to be coming from oak mites. Northwestern Medicine dermatologist Dr. Paras Vakharia explains more.

Here's when NASA's Starliner astronauts will finally come home – and how

NASA says it's not safe enough to let Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams fly the new Starliner spacecraft back to Earth, so they'll come home aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule next year. Meanwhile, Boeing will suffer the ignominy of being bailed out by a rival.

'Bizarre-looking' creature getting a helping hand from North Carolina conservationists

The hellbender is a large, aquatic salamander that favors clean, cool water, and spends most of the time under rocks. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimates that the population has dropped significantly since the 1970s.

Miss Monday's supermoon? When you can see it again

Monday's supermoon appeared 14% larger and 30% brighter, but more supermoons are on the way.

Don't miss the rare Blue Supermoon rising Monday

Also known as the Sturgeon Moon, the eighth full moon of the year promises a rare and breathtaking celestial sight.

Mysterious bug bites could be from mites feeding on cicada eggs

With so many cicada eggs available for food, the more mites there are to feast, disperse and then land on humans to bite.

Black bear euthanized after mauling toddler at Montana campground

A black bear in Montana was captured and euthanized after mauling a 3-year-old child at a private campground near Red Lodge.

Teenager going for a quick swim severely injured in shark attack

A 15-year-old girl from Aspen, Colorado, was severely injured in a shark attack while scuba diving in Belize this week, according to reports and a fundraising page set up for the teen.

Northern Lights put on a show in Chicago

The Northern Lights were spotted as far south as Chicago late Sunday into early Monday morning.