Newly discovered asteroid will make very close pass by Earth: Here’s what to know
A newly discovered asteroid named 2026 JH2 will pass by Earth at a distance of about 56,000 miles. The moon, by comparison, is approximately 228,855 miles away
A newly discovered asteroid named 2026 JH2 will pass by Earth at a distance of about 56,000 miles. The moon, by comparison, is approximately 228,855 miles away
Man dies after 13-foot great white shark attack near island resort
A 38-year-old man died Saturday after he was attacked by a shark off Australia’s western coast, authorities said.
A 38-year-old man died Saturday after he was attacked by a shark off Australia’s western coast, authorities said.
You could see the Northern Lights this week — here’s when to look up
A powerful stream of solar wind from a massive coronal hole on the sun could trigger a geomagnetic storm.
A powerful stream of solar wind from a massive coronal hole on the sun could trigger a geomagnetic storm.
Rare American eel caught in Chicago River surprises local fishermen
A local fisherman expecting to catch carp instead reeled in something far rarer from the Chicago River!
A local fisherman expecting to catch carp instead reeled in something far rarer from the Chicago River!
Strange! Eel caught in Chicago River, what we know
An American eel was caught by a River North angler last week.
An American eel was caught by a River North angler last week.
Adler Planetarium launches summer lineup with out-of-this-world experiences
As the school year wraps up, the Adler Planetarium is kicking off summer with new shows and cosmic adventures designed to inspire visitors of all ages.
As the school year wraps up, the Adler Planetarium is kicking off summer with new shows and cosmic adventures designed to inspire visitors of all ages.
US Forest Service adds new fee-free day for National Trails Day
The U.S. Forest Service wants everyone to hit the trails and it’s offering them another chance to do so for free. The agency added National Trails Day to the list of fee-free days at its national forests and grasslands.
The U.S. Forest Service wants everyone to hit the trails and it’s offering them another chance to do so for free. The agency added National Trails Day to the list of fee-free days at its national forests and grasslands.
Breaking down Iran ceasefire tensions, global instability and new UFO file release
University of Chicago political science professor Paul Poast discusses rising tensions involving Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, the potential for escalation or ceasefire progress, and a recent wave of declassified government UFO files.
University of Chicago political science professor Paul Poast discusses rising tensions involving Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, the potential for escalation or ceasefire progress, and a recent wave of declassified government UFO files.
What's in the Pentagon's new files on UFOs? | ChicagoLIVE
The government just dropped a bunch of new files on reported unidentified anomalous phenomena, otherwise referred to as UFOs. What does it all mean?
The government just dropped a bunch of new files on reported unidentified anomalous phenomena, otherwise referred to as UFOs. What does it all mean?
Brain-eating amoeba found in popular US National Parks, including Yellowstone
A newly released study discovered a deadly, brain-eating amoeba in three U.S. National Parks and recreation areas, two of which rank in the top ten for most popular in the nation.
A newly released study discovered a deadly, brain-eating amoeba in three U.S. National Parks and recreation areas, two of which rank in the top ten for most popular in the nation.
Trump's push to expand hunting on federal lands raises concerns
The Trump administration is moving to expand hunting access across national parks, wildlife refuges, and wilderness areas by directing federal land managers to roll back restrictions deemed unnecessary.
The Trump administration is moving to expand hunting access across national parks, wildlife refuges, and wilderness areas by directing federal land managers to roll back restrictions deemed unnecessary.
Trump administration begins to release new UFO files to the public
The Pentagon on Friday released some never-before-seen images and video of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) as part of a historical effort the Trump administration has vowed to declassify.
The Pentagon on Friday released some never-before-seen images and video of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) as part of a historical effort the Trump administration has vowed to declassify.
Watch: Child attacked by rabid beaver while fishing at New Jersey lake
Video captured over the weekend showed a boy getting attacked by a rabid beaver while he was out fishing at a New Jersey lake.
Video captured over the weekend showed a boy getting attacked by a rabid beaver while he was out fishing at a New Jersey lake.
NASA reveals never-before-seen Artemis II photos – take a look | ChicagoNOWo
NASA has released thousands of new images captured during the Artemis II mission.
NASA has released thousands of new images captured during the Artemis II mission.
Eiffel Tower-sized asteroid Apophis to pass closer to Earth than many satellites in 2029, NASA says
A large asteroid about the size of the Eiffel Tower is expected to come unusually close to Earth in 2029.
A large asteroid about the size of the Eiffel Tower is expected to come unusually close to Earth in 2029.
NASA releases over 12,000 new Artemis II photos - See the amazing pictures of the moon
NASA’s Artemis II mission lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on April 1, sending four astronauts on a 10-day mission into deep space, around the moon, and back to Earth.
NASA’s Artemis II mission lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on April 1, sending four astronauts on a 10-day mission into deep space, around the moon, and back to Earth.
Astronomers surprised by atmosphere around tiny world in the outer solar system
A tiny world that orbits way beyond Neptune surprised astronomers with a thin atmosphere that they did not expect to find. Now, scientists are trying to determine how it formed.
A tiny world that orbits way beyond Neptune surprised astronomers with a thin atmosphere that they did not expect to find. Now, scientists are trying to determine how it formed.
Officer retrieves crocodile believed to have eaten missing man
A South African officer was hoisted from a helicopter as he retrieved a crocodile suspected of having eaten a missing man.
A South African officer was hoisted from a helicopter as he retrieved a crocodile suspected of having eaten a missing man.
Trump teases release of “very interesting" UFO files
President Donald Trump has hinted multiple times over the past few months at his administration releasing new information on UFOs.
President Donald Trump has hinted multiple times over the past few months at his administration releasing new information on UFOs.
Watch: ‘Monster’ bull shark attacks Florida fisherman's kayak
A peaceful day kayaking in Florida turned into a close encounter with a massive bull shark. The shocking moment was caught on camera.
A peaceful day kayaking in Florida turned into a close encounter with a massive bull shark. The shocking moment was caught on camera.