White pelicans steal the show at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
FOX 32's Natalie Bomke heads over to Brookfield Zoo Chicago to learn more about white pelicans.
FOX 32's Natalie Bomke heads over to Brookfield Zoo Chicago to learn more about white pelicans.
Ohio teen's state fishing record officially certified after 101-pound blue catfish catch: 'I started crying'
It’s official: A 15-year-old girl who caught a massive blue catfish has become the new Ohio state record holder for the species.
It’s official: A 15-year-old girl who caught a massive blue catfish has become the new Ohio state record holder for the species.
Beer, whiskey taste best at these temperatures, science says
Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences found that temperature changes the molecular structure of water and ethanol in drinks like beer and whiskey, affecting taste; beer, for instance, tastes best at 41°F.
Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences found that temperature changes the molecular structure of water and ethanol in drinks like beer and whiskey, affecting taste; beer, for instance, tastes best at 41°F.
Reconstructed face of 75,000-year-old Neanderthal woman revealed
The skull of the woman was found in the Shanidar Cave which is located in Iraqi Kurdistan.
The skull of the woman was found in the Shanidar Cave which is located in Iraqi Kurdistan.
Archaeopteryx is one of Field Museum’s greatest-ever acquisitions
The Field Museum on Monday unveiled its Archaeopteryx, one of only about a dozen such specimens ever found and the only one housed in a "major natural history museum in the Western Hemisphere."
The Field Museum on Monday unveiled its Archaeopteryx, one of only about a dozen such specimens ever found and the only one housed in a "major natural history museum in the Western Hemisphere."
How to stay safe from ticks
As the weather gets nicer, you'll need to pay extra attention when you're in wooded areas to keep yourself safe from ticks.
As the weather gets nicer, you'll need to pay extra attention when you're in wooded areas to keep yourself safe from ticks.
Significant challenges remain before NASA attempts to launch humans into space during future Artemis mission
NASA previously announced the earliest Artemis II could launch would be September 2025. The report said by launch date, NASA will have spent more than $55 billion on the program. Premature preparation of the Space Launch System could lead to increased delays beyond the 2025 launch date.
NASA previously announced the earliest Artemis II could launch would be September 2025. The report said by launch date, NASA will have spent more than $55 billion on the program. Premature preparation of the Space Launch System could lead to increased delays beyond the 2025 launch date.
Student reporters can win a free trip to Florida with SpaceKids Press Squad Competition
SpaceKids Global is offering eight lucky winners a chance to win a free trip to Florida to learn how to be a reporter and encourage their interest in the sciences.
SpaceKids Global is offering eight lucky winners a chance to win a free trip to Florida to learn how to be a reporter and encourage their interest in the sciences.
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks this weekend: Where and how to watch
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower, originating from comet 1P/Halley's debris, will reach its peak this weekend, offering stargazers a celestial spectacle with up to 50 shooting stars per hour.
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower, originating from comet 1P/Halley's debris, will reach its peak this weekend, offering stargazers a celestial spectacle with up to 50 shooting stars per hour.
Teacher captures images of 'very rare' bird never before seen in US
An amateur photographer captured a subject in Oregon last week that has bird lovers chirping — as it's said to be the first U.S. sighting of this particular species.
An amateur photographer captured a subject in Oregon last week that has bird lovers chirping — as it's said to be the first U.S. sighting of this particular species.
Cicada invasion inspiring Illinois artists and insect advocates
Illinois is highly anticipating the arrival of the cicadas. And while some are dreading the thousands that will be converging in our areas, others are appreciating them for their uniqueness and turning them into art. Photographer Lori Sapio and Nina Salem, owner of the Insect Asylum, discuss their projects that help to promote cicada appreciation.
Illinois is highly anticipating the arrival of the cicadas. And while some are dreading the thousands that will be converging in our areas, others are appreciating them for their uniqueness and turning them into art. Photographer Lori Sapio and Nina Salem, owner of the Insect Asylum, discuss their projects that help to promote cicada appreciation.
Wrigley's breeze, Guaranteed Rate's heat: How climate change is impacting baseball in Chicago
With the start of this year's Crosstown Classic just a month away, the Cubs and White Sox have more to worry about than just each other. Mother Nature is also upping her game.
With the start of this year's Crosstown Classic just a month away, the Cubs and White Sox have more to worry about than just each other. Mother Nature is also upping her game.
Monitor lizards lounge at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
FOX 32's Natalie Bomke heads over to Brookfield Zoo Chicago to learn more about monitor lizards.
FOX 32's Natalie Bomke heads over to Brookfield Zoo Chicago to learn more about monitor lizards.
Cicadas 2024: May arrives, bringing billions of noisy bugs with it
The cicada-geddon is upon us, and while some states have seen these critters arrive earlier than expected, they better buckle up because billions, if not trillions, more are coming.
The cicada-geddon is upon us, and while some states have seen these critters arrive earlier than expected, they better buckle up because billions, if not trillions, more are coming.
NASA captures Horsehead Nebula 'mane' in finest, clearest detail to date
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has recently provided unprecedented clarity with its images of the Horsehead Nebula, a distinctive cosmic object in the constellation Orion.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has recently provided unprecedented clarity with its images of the Horsehead Nebula, a distinctive cosmic object in the constellation Orion.
Cicadas in Chicago: Evidence at Morton Arboretum shows they're here
The Morton Arboretum in Lisle has evidence that the periodical cicadas have arrived.
The Morton Arboretum in Lisle has evidence that the periodical cicadas have arrived.
How the Chicago area is preparing for the cicada invasion
FOX 32's Joanie Lum visits The Morton Arboretum to learn more about the new broods of cicadas and how they impact our local environment.
FOX 32's Joanie Lum visits The Morton Arboretum to learn more about the new broods of cicadas and how they impact our local environment.
Watch: Cicadas appear on trees in parts of US
Video shared of cicadas stuck to tree trunks have begun circulating on social media as the emergence of two broods begins.
Video shared of cicadas stuck to tree trunks have begun circulating on social media as the emergence of two broods begins.
Ohio teen pulls in 'massive' 101-pound blue catfish setting new state record
The high school sophomore from New Richmond, Ohio, pulled in a potentially record blue catfish from the backwaters of the Ohio River while jugline fishing with her dad.
The high school sophomore from New Richmond, Ohio, pulled in a potentially record blue catfish from the backwaters of the Ohio River while jugline fishing with her dad.
Chicago-area bakery brings back Cicada Cakes after 17-year hiatus
A rare double emergence of cicadas is coming to Illinois in a few short weeks and one Chicago-area bakery has a unique way of celebrating.
A rare double emergence of cicadas is coming to Illinois in a few short weeks and one Chicago-area bakery has a unique way of celebrating.