Fusion breakthrough at Livermore Lab is a milestone for climate, clean energy
Researchers at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California for the first time produced more energy in a fusion reaction than was used to ignite it, something called net energy gain.
13 bald eagles possibly poisoned after eating euthanized animals
Ten of the birds are in intensive care at the University of Minnesota Raptor Center.
This interactive map tells you everything you didn’t want to know about an asteroid hitting Earth
If an asteroid were to strike New York City, have you ever wondered how many people would be instantly vaporized? Then this morbid, interactive map is for you.
Spirit Airlines flight attendant fired because she was too overweight for jump seat, she claims in lawsuit
The former Spirit Airlines flight attendant claims the airline violated Civil Rights Act.
Never-before-seen fish: Researchers discuss new species found more than 3 miles under the sea
Australian researchers searched deeper than scuba divers and submarines could go and found some never-before-seen specimens.
Mountain lion drags dog from Sonoma County home: Video
A mountain lion was euthanized last weekend after terrorizing a Sonoma County home. The lion dragged the dog outside, then returned a day later and killed two goats, the homeowner said.
SUE the T. Rex to have arm removed for research
FOX 32's Roseanne Tellez heads over the the Field Museum to check in on SUE the T.Rex who will be without an arm for a short period as researchers try to learn more about the creatures.
Space-X Dragon lands at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry
There's a new reason to visit the Henry Crown Space Center: a major artifact in space exploration has just arrived.
Space-X Dragon lands at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry
What was cooler as a kid than visiting the Henry Crown Space Center at the Museum of Science and Industry and checking out the lunar module?
Big news for Chicago after president of France visits U.S.
French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to the United States brought news of a big deal for Chicago.
UChicago signs deal with France to build research center
French President Emmanuel Macron?s state visit to the United States brought news of a big deal for Chicago.
Artemis I capsule buzzes moon; last big step before lunar orbit
As NASA’s Orion capsule swung out from behind the moon Monday, onboard cameras sent back a picture of Earth — a blue dot surrounded by blackness.
Brookfield Zoo's Holiday Magic light festival to open on November 25
Holiday Magic features more than 2 million lights, including the "Sea of Lights," "Tunnel of Lights," a sparkling gingerbread house, giant illuminated animals, and a 41-foot tall tree. Visitors can drop off letters to Santa and go ice skating.
The Leonid meteor shower peaks tonight. Brave the cold for the best sky show of the season
The West Coast will benefit from a large dome of high pressure helping to provide clear skies for the Leonid meteor Shower. However, much of the U.S. is facing cold temperatures that will make sky gazing a winter sport.
Artemis I launch: A not-so-small step towards NASA’s next giant leap
Nearly 50 years after the last men walked on the moon, NASA is one step closer to sending the first woman. The Artemis I mission blasted off early Wednesday on an ambitious test flight of the agency’s new moon rocket and capsule.
Historic military planes collide in mid-air crash at Dallas Executive Airport
Two military planes from World War II collided mid-air during a Veterans Day air show at Dallas Executive Airport on Saturday.
Elk Grove Village man's 'hope disappeared' for Virgin Galactic space visit, requested $175K refund
Shefket Chapadjiev, who paid $175,000 15 years ago for a ticket on Virgin Galactic’s commercial spaceship, finally got tired of waiting and asked for a refund.
Large section of destroyed space shuttle Challenger found on ocean floor
The NASA manager in charge of the remains of both lost space shuttles said it's one of the biggest pieces of Challenger ever found in the decades since the accident.
National Park Service: Please refrain from licking this psychedelic toad
The Sonoran Desert toad, also known as the Colorado River toad, secretes toxins that can make people sick and even kill a full-grown dog, officials say.
Total lunar eclipse to occur on Tuesday
Totality will last nearly 1 1/2 hours — from 5:16 a.m. to 6:41 a.m. EST — as Earth passes directly between the moon and sun.