Highland Park balloon hobbyist club may have had balloon taken out by sidewinder missile
Circumstantial evidence from the group suggests that a sidewinder missile may have taken out a balloon costing as little as $12.
Circumstantial evidence from the group suggests that a sidewinder missile may have taken out a balloon costing as little as $12.
Solar storm speeding toward Earth could affect radio, GPS signals on Friday
The geomagnetic storm may affect satellite operations and could even lead to weak power-grid fluctuations.
The geomagnetic storm may affect satellite operations and could even lead to weak power-grid fluctuations.
Chicago Field Museum scientist talks about his daily life working full-time in Madagascar
Chicago Field Museum scientist Steve Goodman talks about his work in Madagascar and some of the wonderful nature and creatures he has encountered during his research.
Chicago Field Museum scientist Steve Goodman talks about his work in Madagascar and some of the wonderful nature and creatures he has encountered during his research.
Illinois balloon club may have had balloon shot down by USAF
The Northern Illinois Bottlecap Balloon Brigade had a balloon near Alaska with a projected course that matches where the shoot-down happened.
The Northern Illinois Bottlecap Balloon Brigade had a balloon near Alaska with a projected course that matches where the shoot-down happened.
Biden: 3 aerial objects shot down over US not from China
“I expect to be speaking with President Xi and I hope we can get to the bottom of this,” Biden said. “But I make no apologies for taking down that balloon.”
“I expect to be speaking with President Xi and I hope we can get to the bottom of this,” Biden said. “But I make no apologies for taking down that balloon.”
Yosemite's 'Firefall' returns in 2023: Here’s how you can catch a glimpse of the fire in the sky
Dropping more than 2,000 feet down the eastern side of El Capitan, Horsetail Fall is a seasonal waterfall that flows during the winter and spring months.
Dropping more than 2,000 feet down the eastern side of El Capitan, Horsetail Fall is a seasonal waterfall that flows during the winter and spring months.
Virginia fisherman reels in rare largemouth bass from river: 'Haven't seen anything like that'
"Golden largemouth bass are extremely rare, and most anglers have never seen them, let alone heard of them before," officials with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources said.
"Golden largemouth bass are extremely rare, and most anglers have never seen them, let alone heard of them before," officials with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources said.
Did you spot a chain of lights in the sky over Chicago? Here's what it was
No, those weren't Chinese spy balloons or aliens.
No, those weren't Chinese spy balloons or aliens.
Object shot down over Lake Huron not a threat to national security, Michigan Congresswoman says
Questions remain over what the object was that was downed by U.S. military over Lake Huron this weekend.
Questions remain over what the object was that was downed by U.S. military over Lake Huron this weekend.
Military shoots down 2nd object in U.S. airspace in the past week
Another week and another mysterious flying object.
Another week and another mysterious flying object.
Biggest penguin in history was 'monster bird,' weighed over 300 pounds
A group of international researchers announced the discovery of what may have been the largest penguin ever to have lived.
A group of international researchers announced the discovery of what may have been the largest penguin ever to have lived.
Watch: Spectacular underwater footage captures orca 'orchestra' in icy Antarctica waters
The footage shows several orcas - also known as “killer whales" and a minke whale swimming in the icy waters of Antarctica.
The footage shows several orcas - also known as “killer whales" and a minke whale swimming in the icy waters of Antarctica.
Green Comet E3 will appear near Mars this weekend: Here’s where to look
Skygazers will have another chance to see Comet E3 this weekend as it appears close to the red planet.
Skygazers will have another chance to see Comet E3 this weekend as it appears close to the red planet.
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.
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.
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.
The venomous red-bellied black snake "stayed and watched a couple of groups come through" before seeing himself out.
Jupiter's moon count jumps to record-breaking 92, most in the solar system
Astronomers have discovered 12 new moons around Jupiter, putting the total count at a record-breaking 92.
Astronomers have discovered 12 new moons around Jupiter, putting the total count at a record-breaking 92.
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.
If skies are clear this weekend, the last full moon of meteorological winter will light up the night sky.
Watch: Video shows distant worlds orbiting a star 133 light-years away
While many images of space are artist renderings, this video is based on direct images of a star and its four planets.
While many images of space are artist renderings, this video is based on direct images of a star and its four planets.
Can you smell snow?
Humidity and air pressure changes may allow you to smell a snowstorm before it begins.
Humidity and air pressure changes may allow you to smell a snowstorm before it begins.