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
"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.
Jack Hanna diagnosed with dementia that has progressed into Alzheimer’s, daughters say
Jack Hanna, known for breathing new life into the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium as well as his charismatic personality, has been diagnosed with dementia.
Jack Hanna, known for breathing new life into the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium as well as his charismatic personality, has been diagnosed with dementia.
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
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
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
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.
Worm Moon: 1st full moon of spring 2021 to light up night sky this weekend
March’s full Worm Moon will reach peak illumination on Sunday, March 28. But it will actually appear full for about three days.
March’s full Worm Moon will reach peak illumination on Sunday, March 28. But it will actually appear full for about three days.
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.
WATCH: Gator spotted swimming side-by-side with shark in Vero Beach
Gray Vinson spotted the duo in the Indian River Lagoon in Vero Beach around noon on Sunday.
Gray Vinson spotted the duo in the Indian River Lagoon in Vero Beach around noon on Sunday.
Pfizer begins phase 1 study of oral COVID-19 treatment drug
Pfizer announced Monday that it has begun the phase 1 study of an oral antiviral drug to treat SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Pfizer announced Monday that it has begun the phase 1 study of an oral antiviral drug to treat SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Shedd scientists see the first signs of spring in local forests
Shedd Aquarium research biologist Melissa Youngquist breaks down some of the telltale signs of spring and what to expect to see in nature moving forward.
Shedd Aquarium research biologist Melissa Youngquist breaks down some of the telltale signs of spring and what to expect to see in nature moving forward.
‘Look at them all!’: Video shows thousands of spiders covering homes in Australia amid severe rains, floods
When part of Australia was hit with devastating floods, an unforeseen side effect kicked in - hordes of spiders seeking shelter on higher gound.
When part of Australia was hit with devastating floods, an unforeseen side effect kicked in - hordes of spiders seeking shelter on higher gound.
Indiana angler catches record-breaking whitefish
BIG CATCH! Phil Duracz caught a 9.34-pound whitefish while out on Lake Michigan earlier this month -- a new state record for Indiana!
BIG CATCH! Phil Duracz caught a 9.34-pound whitefish while out on Lake Michigan earlier this month -- a new state record for Indiana!
Boy bitten by shark in South Florida during first trip to beach
The family, visiting from Minnesota, decided to head to the beach while they waited for their Miami Beach hotel room.
The family, visiting from Minnesota, decided to head to the beach while they waited for their Miami Beach hotel room.
Group calls for answers on dead birds near Indiana-Illinois lake
The deaths of several geese, ducks and other birds around a lake in northwestern Indiana and northeastern Illinois have environmentalists and some area residents seeking answers from officials.
The deaths of several geese, ducks and other birds around a lake in northwestern Indiana and northeastern Illinois have environmentalists and some area residents seeking answers from officials.
NASA's Mars helicopter completes tests, nears historic flight
A flight zone has been selected for the helicopter to deploy.
A flight zone has been selected for the helicopter to deploy.
Dad arrested after taking his toddler into zoo's elephant enclosure to take a picture
"We told him to get out and he turned around and he saw it thankfully just in time," said a witness. "He runs, throws his baby through the gate and it's seconds from hitting him. He jumps through the gate, falls on the ground and then it roared. The baby starts crying and people were just mad at this guy."
"We told him to get out and he turned around and he saw it thankfully just in time," said a witness. "He runs, throws his baby through the gate and it's seconds from hitting him. He jumps through the gate, falls on the ground and then it roared. The baby starts crying and people were just mad at this guy."
The largest ‘potentially hazardous asteroid’ of 2021 will pass by Earth on March 21
The largest asteroid to pass by our planet in 2021 will be at its closest on Sunday, providing astronomers a rare chance to see the giant rock that formed at the dawn of our solar system.
The largest asteroid to pass by our planet in 2021 will be at its closest on Sunday, providing astronomers a rare chance to see the giant rock that formed at the dawn of our solar system.
National Geographic offers fun ideas for celebrating spring break at home
Rachel Buchholz, editor-in-chief of National Geographic Kids and Family, lays out some engaging experiences for children and family to celebrate spring break without the crowding concerns of COVID-19.
Rachel Buchholz, editor-in-chief of National Geographic Kids and Family, lays out some engaging experiences for children and family to celebrate spring break without the crowding concerns of COVID-19.