Video: Crystal clear ice forms on Lake Superior

Lake Superior froze over last week, creating an incredible phenomenon where the lake was completely clear - and several inches thick, making it possible to see to the bottom of the Great Lake.

Memphis Zoo says giant panda Le Le has died

His cause of death has yet to be determined as a medical investigation is pending, the zoo said.

Watch: Venomous snake pops out of hole, surprising golfers

The venomous red-bellied black snake "stayed and watched a couple of groups come through" before seeing himself out.

Here's when to watch for February's full snow moon

If skies are clear this weekend, the last full moon of meteorological winter will light up the night sky.

Can you smell snow?

Humidity and air pressure changes may allow you to smell a snowstorm before it begins.

USGS undertaking massive new project involving Illinois River Basin

If you live in the far south suburbs, you may see an unusual thing flying over your neighborhood as scientists try to get a better look at what's under your feet.

USGS conducting aerial Illinois River Basin survey
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If you live in the far south suburbs, you may see an unusual thing flying over your neighborhood as scientists try to get a better look at what's under your feet.

'Bear' on Mars captures internet's imagination

Is it a bear? A "doge"? The internet has mixed opinions about an image from NASA showing an animal's face on Mars.

Green comet sighting: Here's when to see this celestial view unlikely to return for millions of years

This celestial sighting is a bit like space-speed dating. Astronomers only just learned of Comet C/2022 E3's existence, and it will be gone before we know it. Learn how it was discovered and why a naked-eye comet is rare.

Outdoor play could reduce negative impacts from screen time in young children, study finds

Researchers say the findings suggest that outdoor play may mitigate the connection between higher screen time and later suboptimal neurodevelopment, implying the potential for intervention.

Moon will eclipse Mars next week; here's how and when to see it

It’s not every day the moon moves in front of a bright planet, but the likely once-in-a-lifetime event for some parts of the U.S. is happening soon.