Actor Ricky Gervais calls on Cook County forest preserve to surrender coyote at center of controversy
Ricky Gervais is calling on Cook County officials to surrender a coyote that has been confined for most of its life in an outdoor enclosure at a Northbrook forest preserve.
Ricky Gervais is calling on Cook County officials to surrender a coyote that has been confined for most of its life in an outdoor enclosure at a Northbrook forest preserve.
Pig organs partially revived an hour after death in 'stunning' research
The Yale researchers said that the findings may help extend the health of human organs during surgery and expand the availability of donor organs.
The Yale researchers said that the findings may help extend the health of human organs during surgery and expand the availability of donor organs.
Buffalo Grove student named as finalist in prestigious 3M Young Scientist Challenge
Buffalo Grove student Amritha Praveen talks about the inspiration behind her research that led to her becoming a finalist in the in 3M Young Scientist Challenge.
Buffalo Grove student Amritha Praveen talks about the inspiration behind her research that led to her becoming a finalist in the in 3M Young Scientist Challenge.
Visitors to world's tallest tree could face $5,000 fine, up to 6 months in jail
Park officials say increased visitors to Hyperion in Northern California have resulted in “degradation of the tree’s base,” trash and human waste in the surrounding area, and more issues.
Park officials say increased visitors to Hyperion in Northern California have resulted in “degradation of the tree’s base,” trash and human waste in the surrounding area, and more issues.
Brookfield Zoo offering free tickets to kids August 1-3
The zoo has welcomed several new animals this year, including an addax (African antelope) calf born on July 2; a South American tapir calf born on May 22; Banana, a 3-year-old pygmy hippo; and Fisher, a 6-month-old gray seal.
The zoo has welcomed several new animals this year, including an addax (African antelope) calf born on July 2; a South American tapir calf born on May 22; Banana, a 3-year-old pygmy hippo; and Fisher, a 6-month-old gray seal.
Debris from uncontrolled, 23-ton Chinese rocket falls to Earth
China decided not to guide the booster back through the atmosphere.
China decided not to guide the booster back through the atmosphere.
Video captures 'endless river of bats' pouring from cave in Mexico
According to a tourism website, the cave is known locally as "Cueva de Los Murciélagos," which translates to "Cave of the Bats,"
According to a tourism website, the cave is known locally as "Cueva de Los Murciélagos," which translates to "Cave of the Bats,"
Japanese beetles return to Chicago area, wreaking havoc on trees and shrubs
It's that time of year again. Japanese beetles are eating up trees and shrubs in northern Illinois, and they're causing damage on a lot of levels.
It's that time of year again. Japanese beetles are eating up trees and shrubs in northern Illinois, and they're causing damage on a lot of levels.
Japanese beetles return to Chicago
Due to a wet spring, Japanese beetles seem to be at their worst in Chicago this year.
Due to a wet spring, Japanese beetles seem to be at their worst in Chicago this year.
Bus driver keeps her cool as deer comes barreling through windshield
Oh, dear. A bus driver in Lawton, Oklahoma, kept her cool after a deer went flying through the windshield one morning.
Oh, dear. A bus driver in Lawton, Oklahoma, kept her cool after a deer went flying through the windshield one morning.
Russia to drop out of International Space Station after 2024 and build own outpost
The decision to quit the ISS project comes amid soaring tensions between Russia and the West over the Kremlin's military action in Ukraine.
The decision to quit the ISS project comes amid soaring tensions between Russia and the West over the Kremlin's military action in Ukraine.
Martha Stewart says 6 of her peacocks killed in coyote attack
Martha Stewart is mourning the death of six of her pet peacocks after she says they were killed by coyotes in broad daylight.
Martha Stewart is mourning the death of six of her pet peacocks after she says they were killed by coyotes in broad daylight.
Birmingham Zoo: Lioness killed while meeting male lion
The introduction was done on a day the zoo was closed so no visitors were present, said Jennifer Ogilvie, a spokeswoman.
The introduction was done on a day the zoo was closed so no visitors were present, said Jennifer Ogilvie, a spokeswoman.
Perseid meteor shower begins: When and where you can see it
Bad news: Peak meteor activity happens during a full moon this August
Bad news: Peak meteor activity happens during a full moon this August
Endangered species of turtle bred at Shedd released in Cook County lake
The Shedd Aquarium took care of the eggs, raised the hatchlings then let them swim free on Wednesday.
The Shedd Aquarium took care of the eggs, raised the hatchlings then let them swim free on Wednesday.
Endangered turtles released in Cook County lake
The Forest Preserve of Cook County along with the Shedd Aquarium worked together to release the Blanding?s turtles, which are endangered in Illinois.
The Forest Preserve of Cook County along with the Shedd Aquarium worked together to release the Blanding?s turtles, which are endangered in Illinois.
Invasive pest ready to swarm and eat its way across America
The spotted lanternfly devours trees, crops, and plants across the Northeast every spring and summer.
The spotted lanternfly devours trees, crops, and plants across the Northeast every spring and summer.
Elon Musk: Mars civilization is 20-30 years after first landing
"Mars may be a fixer upper of a planet, but it has great potential," SpaceX founder Elon Musk said.
"Mars may be a fixer upper of a planet, but it has great potential," SpaceX founder Elon Musk said.
Prospect Heights buzzing with 80,000 new bees
ComEd launched a sweet project in Prospect Heights Thursday.
ComEd launched a sweet project in Prospect Heights Thursday.
Chicago area astronomers over the moon after being awarded time with James Webb Space Telescope
Allison Strom, an assistant professor of physics and astronomy at Northwestern University, is next in a long line of astronomers who got permission to use the James Webb Space Telescope.
Allison Strom, an assistant professor of physics and astronomy at Northwestern University, is next in a long line of astronomers who got permission to use the James Webb Space Telescope.