China says most rocket debris burned up before crashing into Indian Ocean

China’s space agency says a core segment of its biggest rocket has reentered Earth’s atmosphere in the Indian Ocean above the Maldives.

Illinois motorists urged to use caution to avoid nesting turtles

Ecologists in the area are urging local drivers to slow down so turtles in the area can safely make a very important journey for nesting.

Birdwatching becoming a popular pastime during the pandemic
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Mel Tracy from Wild Birds Unlimited Palos talks about the burgeoning pastime of birdwatching and dishes out tips for those looking to get their beaks wet.

Chinese rocket falling to Earth, location of impact 'cannot be pinpointed'

The largest section of the rocket that launched the main module of China's first permanent space station into orbit is expected to plunge back to Earth as early as Saturday at an unknown location.

Boeing fires 65 employees, disciplines 53 others for racist conduct

Boeing revealed in a new diversity report that it has fired 65 employees and disciplined 53 others for racist, discriminatory and hateful conduct since June of last year.

Montrose Beach Dunes fenced off to protect endangered piping plovers

Less than a week after a pair of endangered piping plovers returned to Chicago from their winter break down south, park district officials have closed off access to the Montrose Beach Dunes Natural Area.

Eagle guarding nest spotted in Busse Woods in suburban Elk Grove Village

The Cook County Forest Preserve said that this eagle is probably one half of the pair that has been nesting in Busse Woods (near Chicago) for the past six years.

Aggressive swarm of bees attack and kill man

A Texas man died after going into cardiac arrest when he was attacked by an aggressive swarm of bees outside his home,

New venomous species of tarantula-like spider discovered in South Florida

A venomous, tarantula-like spider discovered in South Florida in 2012 has been identified as a new species of medium-sized trapdoor spiders, according to experts.

Piping plovers Monty and Rose return – again – to Montrose Beach

For the third straight year, two endangered piping plovers reunited at Montrose Beach to a crowd of bird enthusiasts, armed with cameras.

'Space Beer' helps raise money for Adler Planetarium

The Adler Planetarium is collaborating with a North Side brewery to help raise money for science education.