Winter Flower Show: Escape the cold at the Garfield Park Conservatory
A good way to escape the cold this winter is by taking a trip to the Garfield Park Conservatory.
NASA launches mission to intercept ‘God of Chaos’ asteroid before it scratches Earth's orbit
The asteroid, first discovered in 2004, is expected to pass within 20,000 miles of Earth's surface — nearer than some satellites — on April 13, 2029.
December 'Cold Moon': Here's when you can see the last full moon of 2023
December's full moon, also known as the “Cold Moon” and “Long Night Moon,” will reach peak illumination this week.
'Christmas Tree Cluster' stars shine bright: 'It's beginning to look a lot like cosmos'
NGC 2264, known as the "Christmas Tree Cluster," is a group of young stars in our Milky Way about 2,500 light years away from Earth, according to NASA.
First day of winter is December 21: Here's the science behind the winter solstice
Winter officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere on Dec. 21 with the winter solstice – the day with the least amount of possible daylight and the longest night.
Largest solar flare in 6 years leads to problems with radio communications with planes
Thursday’s solar flare is not only the largest of the current solar cycle but also the largest since Sept. 10, 2017, officials say.
Scientists pinpoint cause of morning sickness in pregnancy and potential way to prevent it
The new study, published in the journal Nature, shows why some women like Kate Middleton and Amy Schumer became so sick during pregnancy that they needed to be admitted to the hospital.
Massive skull of ancient 'sea monster' discovered in England
After investigating the remains, paleontologists learned that the pliosaur, a prehistoric monster, roamed the planet over 100 million years ago.
The Geminid meteor shower will peak this week. Here’s how to watch
Stargazers can catch the aerial display when it peaks on Dec. 13.
Massive 52-foot fin whale washes up on San Diego's Pacific Beach
“We thought it was a tarp from out in the water, but eventually we realized it was a whale and I’ve never seen anything like it," a local surfer told FOX 5 San Diego.
Astronaut celebrates Hanukkah from International Space Station with zero-gravity dreidel
An astronaut spending the holidays aboard the International Space Station shared a sweet Hanukkah message from 250 miles above Earth.
Winter solstice 2023: When is it and what to know
For people who live in the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice marks the beginning of astronomical winter and the shortest day of the year.
Rare blonde raccoon becomes frequent visitor at Iowa home
A unique and rarely seen blonde raccoon has become a frequent guest for one Iowa homeowner.
Woman killed in shark attack off Mexico's Pacific coast
The 26-year-old mom was swimming with her daughter and boosted her aboard a floating platform when the shark bit the woman.
Geminid meteor shower peaks in mid-December thanks to this puzzling asteroid
The Geminid meteor shower peak is in mid December this year, alongside a special moon that will allow better viewing conditions for stargazers to spot meteors to end 2023.
Ultra-rare, giant rat that cracks coconuts with its teeth caught on camera for first time
Reports say the rats can grow up to 1.5 feet long – roughly the average size of a newborn baby.
Mole with super hearing thought to be extinct found on South African beach
Golden moles are skilled burrowers with sensitive hearing that allows them to detect vibrations from surface movements. Unlike other burrowing mammals, they do not leave visible tunnels behind while moving under the sand.
Watch: ‘Watermelon aurora’ shimmers over Alaska
Video captured a vibrant “watermelon aurora” shimmering across the night sky above Alaska.
Northern Lights could be visible in Illinois Thursday
The Northern Lights could be seen from parts of Illinois Thursday night, according to space forecasters.