How to dispose of a Christmas tree: Recycle, use in garden, protect wildlife
One idea: Cut your tree up and lay the branches over beds to insulate the soil. This way, the soil will not heat up in temporary winter warm spells and cause plants to come out of dormancy too soon.
One idea: Cut your tree up and lay the branches over beds to insulate the soil. This way, the soil will not heat up in temporary winter warm spells and cause plants to come out of dormancy too soon.
Relocated ‘nuisance’ bear travels nearly 1,000 miles, returns to national park
A bold black bear with a reputation for looting campsites and backpacks has wowed researchers once again.
A bold black bear with a reputation for looting campsites and backpacks has wowed researchers once again.
Polar bears near 'Polar Bear Capital' dying at alarming rate, new survey found
Females and bear cubs are having an especially hard time surviving, the study found.
Females and bear cubs are having an especially hard time surviving, the study found.
Study reveals new details of this 'hell planet,' where a year only lasts 17.5 hours
Astronomers said the new findings are critical to understanding how common it is for an Earth-like environment to exist elsewhere in the universe.
Astronomers said the new findings are critical to understanding how common it is for an Earth-like environment to exist elsewhere in the universe.
P-22 euthanized: Famed LA mountain lion put down due to injuries, 'chronic' health problems
P-22, LA's famous mountain lion was euthanized. Wildlife officials said the mountain lion had a skull fracture as well as kidney failure and liver disease.
P-22, LA's famous mountain lion was euthanized. Wildlife officials said the mountain lion had a skull fracture as well as kidney failure and liver disease.
Geminid meteor shower peak: When and where you can see it
Some Americans will have clear skies during the meteor shower, but cloudy weather will make stargazing a challenge for many other people across the country.
Some Americans will have clear skies during the meteor shower, but cloudy weather will make stargazing a challenge for many other people across the country.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.