Don't let 'zombie trees' haunt your property – what to know

Arborists are alerting property owners to a nightmarish problem this Halloween season known as "zombie trees." 

Orionid Meteor Shower peaks this weekend as Earth passes through Halley's Comet dust

While Halley's Comet only becomes visible to Earth every 76 years, the planet passes through the comet dust every October, providing the source for the spectacular Orionid Meteor Shower.

Nikon Small World photo contest shows life under the microscope

Have you ever wondered what lighting a matchbox looks like under a microscope? The 2023 Nikon Small World microphotography winners are in.

Watch: 'Ring of fire' solar eclipse stretches from Oregon to Brazil

Today's solar eclipse is known as a "ring of fire" eclipse for the bright, blazing border that appears around the moon for as much as five minutes.

Two eclipses for Chicago over the next six months

The sun, earth and moon will be dancing around each other over the coming months to provide a couple of awesome astronomical shows.

Delta posts $1.11B profit for 3rd quarter, sees strong holiday bookings

A busy summer boosted Delta Air Lines' profit up 59% from 2022, and the airline expects revenue to keep rising into the holiday season.

Some female frogs play dead to avoid unwanted male advances, study says

Female frogs may take extreme measures to avoid the pile-up that frequently happens during “explosive" mating in the spring, according to the researchers.

Please don't paint 'pet' on wild deer, Missouri officials warn

Authorities say deer should never be considered pets – and they shouldn’t be moved from their natural habitat because of disease.

See how much of the partial solar eclipse will be visible in your city

Nearly every community in North, Central and South America will see the eclipse, with the U.S. being one of the premier destinations to see the sights.

Watch: Bodycam footage shows deputies rescuing elk tangled in tree swing

When the deputies arrived at the scene, they saw the bull elk, or male elk, frantically running back and forth behind the tree where the swing was attached.

Watch: Moose enjoy festive fall dip in Colorado lake amid stunning autumn foliage

In early October near Steamboat Springs, Colorado, a heartwarming scene unfolded as a group of moose was discovered frolicking in a picturesque lake, surrounded by vibrant fall foliage.

Ring could give you $1 million for video of aliens this Halloween

The $1 million grand prize will go to someone who "captures unaltered scientific evidence of a real extraterrestrial lifeform on their indoor or outdoor Ring device."