Hordes of mosquitoes emerge in Chicagoland following heavy rain
Hordes of pesky hungry mosquitoes have descended on the Chicago area following heavy rains in June.
Hordes of pesky hungry mosquitoes have descended on the Chicago area following heavy rains in June.
Moon wobble: NASA predicts surge in coastal flooding in 2030s
NASA researchers predict that a “wobble” in the lunar cycle combined with rising sea levels from global warming will cause flooding that will impact coastal cities.
NASA researchers predict that a “wobble” in the lunar cycle combined with rising sea levels from global warming will cause flooding that will impact coastal cities.
Group asks public to help change offensive name of moth
Bug experts want to change the common name of the gypsy moth because it's considered an ethnic slur and they're asking the public to help them.
Bug experts want to change the common name of the gypsy moth because it's considered an ethnic slur and they're asking the public to help them.
Perseids meteor shower to dazzle in July, August — here’s how to watch
The Perseids meteor shower will be visible from July 14 to August 24. Here’s how to watch.
The Perseids meteor shower will be visible from July 14 to August 24. Here’s how to watch.
Northbrook woman heads to space alongside billionaire Richard Branson
By now, you have likely seen Richard Branson’s historic flight to the edge of space. But did you know a local woman was part of the team?
By now, you have likely seen Richard Branson’s historic flight to the edge of space. But did you know a local woman was part of the team?
Virgin Galactic giving away two free seats on 2022 spaceflight
Following Sunday's successful mission, Virgin Galactic is giving away two free seats on their first commercial suborbital spaceflight slated for 2022.
Following Sunday's successful mission, Virgin Galactic is giving away two free seats on their first commercial suborbital spaceflight slated for 2022.
Virgin Galactic launches Richard Branson, 5 others into space
Richard Branson and five other crew members reached the edge of space Sunday, making him one of only roughly 600 people to ever leave the Earth’s atmosphere.
Richard Branson and five other crew members reached the edge of space Sunday, making him one of only roughly 600 people to ever leave the Earth’s atmosphere.
Piping plover egg being ignored by parents on Chicago beach hatches, baby is successfully returned
Endangered piping plovers Monty and Rose laid four eggs, but once the first three hatched, they started to ignore the fourth one. That egg was taken away and was successfully hatched at the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago.
Endangered piping plovers Monty and Rose laid four eggs, but once the first three hatched, they started to ignore the fourth one. That egg was taken away and was successfully hatched at the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago.
200 people possibly exposed to rabid bat after event at Nebraska zoo
Dozens of people who camped overnight at a zoo in Nebraska might have possibly been exposed to wild bats as they slept.
Dozens of people who camped overnight at a zoo in Nebraska might have possibly been exposed to wild bats as they slept.
Plastic Free July implores the public to cut down on dangerous pollutants
Jaclyn Wegner from Shedd Aquarium talks about their efforts to get the public to actively protect the environment as part of Plastic Free July.
Jaclyn Wegner from Shedd Aquarium talks about their efforts to get the public to actively protect the environment as part of Plastic Free July.
Peggy Notebaert Museum reopening for first time in 15 months
Zack Ater from the Peggy Notebaert Museum talks about their excitement in reopening to the public for the first time since the onset of the pandemic.
Zack Ater from the Peggy Notebaert Museum talks about their excitement in reopening to the public for the first time since the onset of the pandemic.
Northwest heat wave impossible without climate change, study says
The deadly heat wave in the Pacific Northwest was “virtually impossible” without human-caused climate change, a new scientific analysis found.
The deadly heat wave in the Pacific Northwest was “virtually impossible” without human-caused climate change, a new scientific analysis found.
West Nile Virus found in more DuPage County mosquitoes
More mosquitoes collected in DuPage County have tested positive for West Nile virus.
More mosquitoes collected in DuPage County have tested positive for West Nile virus.
VIDEO: Bear attacks group of men on the 4th of July on Mount Wilson
A bear attacked a group of men who were waiting to watch fireworks on the 4th of July on Mount Wilson and the incident was captured on video.
A bear attacked a group of men who were waiting to watch fireworks on the 4th of July on Mount Wilson and the incident was captured on video.
Hunting, poaching led to 30% reduction in Wisconsin gray wolves, study says
Poaching and a hunt in February that exceeded kill quotas led to an estimated 30% reduction of Wisconsin’s gray wolves, according to a new study.
Poaching and a hunt in February that exceeded kill quotas led to an estimated 30% reduction of Wisconsin’s gray wolves, according to a new study.
Rainbow python goes viral on social media: ‘Stunning’
The snake, named MyLove, is a motley-golden child reticulated python at The Reptile Zoo.
The snake, named MyLove, is a motley-golden child reticulated python at The Reptile Zoo.
Teen charged in Uptown carjacking
A 17-year-old was charged in connection with a carjacking in May in the Uptown neighborhood.
A 17-year-old was charged in connection with a carjacking in May in the Uptown neighborhood.
3 shot, 2 critically wounded, from crossfire in East Garfield Park
Three people were shot, and two were in critical conditions after being caught in a crossfire between two cars in East Garfield Park.
Three people were shot, and two were in critical conditions after being caught in a crossfire between two cars in East Garfield Park.
Bear that traveled through several Midwest states dies in Louisiana
SAD NEWS: A bear named Bruno that gained a social media following while wandering hundreds of miles through Wisconsin and Illinois and eventually reached Louisiana has died after being hit by a vehicle.
SAD NEWS: A bear named Bruno that gained a social media following while wandering hundreds of miles through Wisconsin and Illinois and eventually reached Louisiana has died after being hit by a vehicle.
Field Museum scientist identifies rare meteorite spotted in Sahara Desert
A fallen asteroid has been spotted by a Field Museum scientist.
A fallen asteroid has been spotted by a Field Museum scientist.