Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum raising entry fees for first time in 15 years
It will soon cost you a bit more to visit the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum.
It will soon cost you a bit more to visit the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum.
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.
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
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.
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.
Hefty meteorite containing materials billions of years old found by researchers in Antarctica
Researchers estimated that of the roughly 45,000 meteorites retrieved from Antarctica over the past century, only about 100 or so are this size or larger.
Researchers estimated that of the roughly 45,000 meteorites retrieved from Antarctica over the past century, only about 100 or so are this size or larger.
'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.
Is it a bear? A "doge"? The internet has mixed opinions about an image from NASA showing an animal's face on Mars.
Missouri farmer traps 'crazy-looking cat' that turns out to be wild African serval
The farmer said the cat had been meandering on his property for about 6 months.
The farmer said the cat had been meandering on his property for about 6 months.
On this day in history, Jan. 28, 1986, space shuttle Challenger explodes, shocking the nation
Aboard were seven passengers, including the first private citizen to travel into space.
Aboard were seven passengers, including the first private citizen to travel into space.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Scientists have reversed the aging process in mice: Are humans next?
Harvard study shows physiological effects of aging possible in mice
Harvard study shows physiological effects of aging possible in mice
Video: Michigan volunteers remove Halloween bucket stuck on deer's head for '2 weeks'
“Lucky has been released from his pumpkin prison,” the rescue group wrote.
“Lucky has been released from his pumpkin prison,” the rescue group wrote.
Watch: Boston Dynamics robot shows off eerily human-like moves in new video
The robot helps a construction worker in a simulated site get his tool bag before pulling off an impressive parkour-style flip as the cherry on top.
The robot helps a construction worker in a simulated site get his tool bag before pulling off an impressive parkour-style flip as the cherry on top.
Chicago-based researcher part of team who found 5 meteorites in Antarctica
A Chicago-based researcher is part of a team debuting a unique discovery from a research trip to Antarctica.
A Chicago-based researcher is part of a team debuting a unique discovery from a research trip to Antarctica.
Chicago-based researcher part of team who found 5 new meteorites in Antarctica
A Chicago-based researcher is part of a team debuting a unique discovery from a research trip to Antarctica.
A Chicago-based researcher is part of a team debuting a unique discovery from a research trip to Antarctica.
Indiana man breaks state fishing record twice in 1 day on Lake Michigan
Scott Skafar, a fisherman from Valparaiso, Indiana, caught two burbots that broke Indiana’s state record in a single day.
Scott Skafar, a fisherman from Valparaiso, Indiana, caught two burbots that broke Indiana’s state record in a single day.
Old NASA satellite falling from sky this weekend
The satellite studied how Earth absorbed and radiated energy from the sun.
The satellite studied how Earth absorbed and radiated energy from the sun.
Full wolf moon rises Friday night, here’s what you should know
The first full moon of the new year will appear at 6:08 p.m. ET.
The first full moon of the new year will appear at 6:08 p.m. ET.
Celestial events to look out for in 2023
Don’t walk, run outside and stare at the sky during these days.
Don’t walk, run outside and stare at the sky during these days.
Look up: See all 7 planets in the sky through the end of the year
For the most part, all seven planets can be viewed in the dusk sky with the naked eye, but you might want to grab your binoculars just in case.
For the most part, all seven planets can be viewed in the dusk sky with the naked eye, but you might want to grab your binoculars just in case.