Elephants kill suspected poacher in South African national park

Elephants kill suspected poacher in South African national park

A suspected poacher was killed by a herd of elephants in South Africa on Saturday, according to national park officials.

A suspected poacher was killed by a herd of elephants in South Africa on Saturday, according to national park officials.

Georgia Aquarium: Otters test positive for virus that causes COVID-19

Georgia Aquarium: Otters test positive for virus that causes COVID-19

The Georgia Aquarium said Sunday its Asian small-clawed otters tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

The Georgia Aquarium said Sunday its Asian small-clawed otters tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

Lyrid meteor shower to light up night sky in April — here’s how to watch

Lyrid meteor shower to light up night sky in April — here’s how to watch

Calling all stargazers: The first major meteor shower of the year — the Lyrids — will occur in mid-April and is expected to light up the evening sky with a dazzling display.

Calling all stargazers: The first major meteor shower of the year — the Lyrids — will occur in mid-April and is expected to light up the evening sky with a dazzling display.

Pyramid-shaped UFOs spotted by Navy may be the best 'the world has ever seen,' filmmaker says

Pyramid-shaped UFOs spotted by Navy may be the best 'the world has ever seen,' filmmaker says

The Pentagon has confirmed the authenticity of newly leaked video and images showing multiple UFO sightings by U.S. Navy personnel, as the government prepares to release a highly anticipated first-of-its-kind report on UFOs this summer.

The Pentagon has confirmed the authenticity of newly leaked video and images showing multiple UFO sightings by U.S. Navy personnel, as the government prepares to release a highly anticipated first-of-its-kind report on UFOs this summer.

Chicagoans relish in the blooming of cherry blossoms

Chicagoans relish in the blooming of cherry blossoms

The cherry blossoms on the South Side, near the Museum of Science and Industry, have become quite the attraction. 

The cherry blossoms on the South Side, near the Museum of Science and Industry, have become quite the attraction. 

NASA shares stunning image of blue dunes on Mars

NASA shares stunning image of blue dunes on Mars

NASA has released a new photograph from Mars, showing a sea of blue dunes on the Red Planet. 

NASA has released a new photograph from Mars, showing a sea of blue dunes on the Red Planet. 

HOA says that beavers cannot stay in neighborhood pond, and residents fight back

HOA says that beavers cannot stay in neighborhood pond, and residents fight back

Dozens of residents held signs reading things like "Leave the Dam Beavers Alone!" and "Coexist!" and "Save the Beavers" during a rally. They claim the HOA plans to drown the beavers in underwater traps.

Dozens of residents held signs reading things like "Leave the Dam Beavers Alone!" and "Coexist!" and "Save the Beavers" during a rally. They claim the HOA plans to drown the beavers in underwater traps.

Artificial intelligence, like algorithms, could crack the language of cancer and Alzheimer’s, study finds

Artificial intelligence, like algorithms, could crack the language of cancer and Alzheimer’s, study finds

The study found that looking at cancer and neurodegenerative diseases with artificial intelligence could lead to discovering how to alleviate symptoms - or maybe even prevent the diagnosis from happening at all.

The study found that looking at cancer and neurodegenerative diseases with artificial intelligence could lead to discovering how to alleviate symptoms - or maybe even prevent the diagnosis from happening at all.

NASA delays first flight attempt for Mars helicopter Ingenuity

NASA delays first flight attempt for Mars helicopter Ingenuity

Once the Ingenuity Mars helicopter’s flight takes place, it will be the first powered, controlled flight on another planet.

Once the Ingenuity Mars helicopter’s flight takes place, it will be the first powered, controlled flight on another planet.

Glenview residents outraged over plans to trap beavers in ponds

Glenview residents outraged over plans to trap beavers in ponds

"I called our association and I was told that they would be using underwater traps where the beaver swims in and they are trapped there and eventually will drown," said Kara Busiel, a Glenview resident.

"I called our association and I was told that they would be using underwater traps where the beaver swims in and they are trapped there and eventually will drown," said Kara Busiel, a Glenview resident.

Chicago Botanic Garden welcomes spring after blustery winter
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Chicago Botanic Garden welcomes spring after blustery winter

Fred Spicer from the Chicago Botanic Garden talks about some of their spring offerings for those looking to enjoy the outdoors.

Fred Spicer from the Chicago Botanic Garden talks about some of their spring offerings for those looking to enjoy the outdoors.

Bees swarm car parked at supermarket before firefighter removes them

Bees swarm car parked at supermarket before firefighter removes them

WOW! An estimated 15,000 bees swarmed into the car through an open window while the owner was grocery shopping in New Mexico on Sunday.

WOW! An estimated 15,000 bees swarmed into the car through an open window while the owner was grocery shopping in New Mexico on Sunday.

Beware of coyotes: Cook County issues warning to residents

Beware of coyotes: Cook County issues warning to residents

The Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control is warning residents about the dangers of letting dogs and cats run free in their yards during a mating and birthing season that runs until the end of May.

The Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control is warning residents about the dangers of letting dogs and cats run free in their yards during a mating and birthing season that runs until the end of May.

Cicadas to emerge this May after 17 years underground
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Cicadas to emerge this May after 17 years underground

Katie Dana from the Illinois Natural History Survey talks about the trillions of cicadas that will be emerging soon across Illinois and several other states.

Katie Dana from the Illinois Natural History Survey talks about the trillions of cicadas that will be emerging soon across Illinois and several other states.

Former director of national intelligence says upcoming Pentagon UFO report reveals technology ‘we don’t have’

Former director of national intelligence says upcoming Pentagon UFO report reveals technology ‘we don’t have’

Buried within thousands of pages of last year’s massive $2.3 trillion coronavirus relief package is a stipulation ordering the release of special reports on UFOs by the Pentagon — and what’s in those reports may shock you, according to the former director of national intelligence.

Buried within thousands of pages of last year’s massive $2.3 trillion coronavirus relief package is a stipulation ordering the release of special reports on UFOs by the Pentagon — and what’s in those reports may shock you, according to the former director of national intelligence.