NOAA spots possible unidentified jellyfish

NOAA Ocean Exploration thinks it could have discovered a new species of jellyfish during a dive last month.

Over 15-foot python nabbed during 2021 Florida Python Challenge

The results are in for the 2021 Florida Python Challenge with 223 invasive pythons caught. The 10-day-event last month more than doubled the number of pythons captured the previous year.

Will County removing Hammel Woods Dam on the DuPage River
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Ralph Schultz, executive director of the Will County Forest Preserve, explains why they are removing the Hammel Woods Dam. Footage provided by Forest Preserve District of Will County.

Carol Stream woman faces charges in Yellowstone bear encounter

A Carol Stream woman faces criminal charges after she was captured on video being bluff charged by a grizzly bear while she was taking photos in Yellowstone National Park.

Asteroid the size of Giza pyramid, Taj Mahal passes 'close' to Earth

The 2008 GO20 asteroid is between 318 and 720 feet tall and has drawn comparisons to the Taj Mahal and the Great Pyramid of Giza.

West Nile Virus found in McHenry County mosquitos

The McHenry County Department of Health confirmed Friday mosquitos collected in Fox River Grove have tested positive for West Nile Virus.

Buck moon: When to see July 2021’s full moon and why it may look red

The buck moon may glow reddish-orange this week because of smoke particles traveling from the 13 fires raging across the western United States. Here’s how you can view this month’s full moon.

Jeff Bezos wants to move all ‘polluting industry’ into space

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said his trip to space has inspired him to fight even harder to combat climate change and move all “polluting industry” to space.

Push to rename 'Asian carp' amid worries over racism

Some government agencies are taking the step to rebrand "Asian carp" in the wake of anti-Asian hate crimes that surged during the coronavirus pandemic.