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.
‘Heartbeat’ radio signal detected billions of light-years from Earth
Fast radio bursts (FRB) are usually one-offs so astronomers are particularly intrigued by this most recent FRB which has a consistent burst similar to that of a beating heart.
Fast radio bursts (FRB) are usually one-offs so astronomers are particularly intrigued by this most recent FRB which has a consistent burst similar to that of a beating heart.
Florida Red Lobster finds rare 1-in-30-million orange lobster
The brightly-colored orange lobster – now named "Cheddar" after Red Lobster's famous Cheddar Bay Biscuits – has made her forever home at Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach.
The brightly-colored orange lobster – now named "Cheddar" after Red Lobster's famous Cheddar Bay Biscuits – has made her forever home at Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach.
NASA shares full set of James Webb Space Telescope images in 'new era' of astronomy
The first full set of James Webb Space Telescope images were revealed, showing a foamy blue and orange shot of a dying star and other parts of the universe seen in a new light.
The first full set of James Webb Space Telescope images were revealed, showing a foamy blue and orange shot of a dying star and other parts of the universe seen in a new light.
Meteorites unpacked at Chicago's Field Museum teach us about Earth's history
The dinosaurs that reign at the Field Museum are perhaps looking a bit younger, compared to some new roommates moving in.
The dinosaurs that reign at the Field Museum are perhaps looking a bit younger, compared to some new roommates moving in.
First color James Webb Space Telescope image reveals 13-billion-year-old galaxies
President Joe Biden revealed the first color image from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Monday, resulting from the massive $10 billion observatory looking back into the universe 13 billion years to reveal some of the first galaxies that formed.
President Joe Biden revealed the first color image from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Monday, resulting from the massive $10 billion observatory looking back into the universe 13 billion years to reveal some of the first galaxies that formed.
Fossils that are millions of years old arrive at Chicago's Field Museum
The dinosaurs that reign at the Field Museum are perhaps looking a bit younger, compared to some new roommates moving in.
The dinosaurs that reign at the Field Museum are perhaps looking a bit younger, compared to some new roommates moving in.
Fossils that are millions of years old arrive at Field Museum in Chicago
SUE the T-Rex and other dinos are looking pretty young compared to fossils that just arrived at the Field Museum.
SUE the T-Rex and other dinos are looking pretty young compared to fossils that just arrived at the Field Museum.
July's full 'Buck Moon' will be the brightest Supermoon of the year: How and when to watch
July's full moon is a supermoon, meaning it is closer in its orbit to Earth, making it appear larger and brighter in the sky. The moon will be 222,089 miles away from Earth during its closest approach, about 17,000 miles closer than it is on average, according to NASA.
July's full moon is a supermoon, meaning it is closer in its orbit to Earth, making it appear larger and brighter in the sky. The moon will be 222,089 miles away from Earth during its closest approach, about 17,000 miles closer than it is on average, according to NASA.
July's full Buck Moon will be brightest Supermoon of the year
The moon will appear full from July 12 to July 15.
The moon will appear full from July 12 to July 15.
Shark attack on Florida beach seriously injures teen girl
A family member reportedly jumped in the water and “beat the shark” until the girl was freed.
A family member reportedly jumped in the water and “beat the shark” until the girl was freed.