NASA astrophysicist to talk all things space at Alder Planetarium
A NASA astrophysicist will visit the Adler Planetarium Wednesday night to answer questions about space. Dr. Laura Trouille, the planetarium’s vice president of scientific engagement, shares what visitors can expect.
A NASA astrophysicist will visit the Adler Planetarium Wednesday night to answer questions about space. Dr. Laura Trouille, the planetarium’s vice president of scientific engagement, shares what visitors can expect.
Thousands of mayflies swarm town in Ohio - and it's actually a good thing
Officials from the Ohio Division of Wildlife stumbled upon thousands of mayflies in the middle of Ottawa County this week.
Officials from the Ohio Division of Wildlife stumbled upon thousands of mayflies in the middle of Ottawa County this week.
Illinois has recorded more tornadoes this year than any other state since 2015 | ChicagoLIVE
Illinois currently leads the nation in reported tornadoes this year, and the storm season is only halfway over. Dr. Victor Gensini of Northern Illinois University discusses the concerning trend.
Illinois currently leads the nation in reported tornadoes this year, and the storm season is only halfway over. Dr. Victor Gensini of Northern Illinois University discusses the concerning trend.
As Chicagoans embrace summer weather, experts urge caution around West Nile Virus
With summer comes an increased risk of West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne illness. Dr. Rachel Rubin, senior medical officer at the Cook County Department of Public Health, breaks down what residents need to know about the virus.
With summer comes an increased risk of West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne illness. Dr. Rachel Rubin, senior medical officer at the Cook County Department of Public Health, breaks down what residents need to know about the virus.
New LSD-based drug eases depression symptoms in late-stage trial
The latest LSD-based drug was used in a clinical trial to support patients with major depression in an initial step in bringing the drug closer to Food and Drug Administration submission and review.
The latest LSD-based drug was used in a clinical trial to support patients with major depression in an initial step in bringing the drug closer to Food and Drug Administration submission and review.
How to protect your animals from screwworm parasites | ChicagoLIVE
With screwworm cases on the rise, we hear from Dr. Lori Ross, emergency veterinarian and the medical director at Emergency Veterinary Care Centers, to explain how to keep your animals safe.
With screwworm cases on the rise, we hear from Dr. Lori Ross, emergency veterinarian and the medical director at Emergency Veterinary Care Centers, to explain how to keep your animals safe.
'It's a privilege': Avi Loeb on new UAP Science Advisory Council head role | ChicagoLIVE
Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss the newly formed UAP Science Advisory Council and his plans for leading the mission.
Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb joins ChicagoLIVE to discuss the newly formed UAP Science Advisory Council and his plans for leading the mission.
Centuries-old 'witness tree' near Abraham Lincoln's home destroyed by storms
Last week's storms toppled the last remaining witness tree planted outside Abraham Lincoln's Springfield home. Lincoln Home National Historic Site superintendent Chris Collins talks losing a living piece of American history.
Last week's storms toppled the last remaining witness tree planted outside Abraham Lincoln's Springfield home. Lincoln Home National Historic Site superintendent Chris Collins talks losing a living piece of American history.
The science behind restoring the White House South Lawn after UFC Freedom 250
After UFC Freedom 250, this company plans to provide funding, resources and technical expertise to restore the White House South Lawn.
After UFC Freedom 250, this company plans to provide funding, resources and technical expertise to restore the White House South Lawn.
Feds release more UFO-related files, videos
The Pentagon released a new batch of UAP-related documents including more than 70 files and four newly-released videos.
The Pentagon released a new batch of UAP-related documents including more than 70 files and four newly-released videos.
Grizzly bear mauls hiker, drags him dozens of feet on Glacier National Park trail
A hiker was attacked by a grizzly bear on one of Glacier National Park's most popular hiking routes.
A hiker was attacked by a grizzly bear on one of Glacier National Park's most popular hiking routes.
Third batch of UFO files released by Pentagon
A third batch of declassified UFO files were released by the Pentagon Friday. The latest such release in the Trump administration's new wave of public disclosure of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP).
A third batch of declassified UFO files were released by the Pentagon Friday. The latest such release in the Trump administration's new wave of public disclosure of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP).
SpaceX to make public debut on Wall Street: What to know
Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire Friday after SpaceX's historic market debut.
Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire Friday after SpaceX's historic market debut.
What you should you know about psilocybin | ChicagoLIVE
Millions in the U.S. reported psilocybin use in 2025 resulting in growing concerns in its potential for abuse. University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign professor Andrew Yockey breaks it down.
Millions in the U.S. reported psilocybin use in 2025 resulting in growing concerns in its potential for abuse. University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign professor Andrew Yockey breaks it down.
NASA unveils Artemis III crew for ambitious moon mission test flight
NASA introduces the four astronauts selected for Artemis III, a complex mission that will test spacecraft docking, communications and lunar mission systems ahead of the agency's planned return of astronauts to the moon.
NASA introduces the four astronauts selected for Artemis III, a complex mission that will test spacecraft docking, communications and lunar mission systems ahead of the agency's planned return of astronauts to the moon.
Sixth-grader finds 85-million-year-old fossil on club field trip
Corbin Bullard didn’t know exactly what he’d found while on a field trip with his 4-H Geology Club, “but I knew that it was something big."
Corbin Bullard didn’t know exactly what he’d found while on a field trip with his 4-H Geology Club, “but I knew that it was something big."
Ocean Observatories Initiative dismantled by Trump administration: What to know
The Ocean Observatories Initiative, a network of over 900 sensors that track everything from climate change to extreme weather, is being dismantled by the Trump administration.
The Ocean Observatories Initiative, a network of over 900 sensors that track everything from climate change to extreme weather, is being dismantled by the Trump administration.
Shark attack surge: 3 dead in Australia in under a month
A deadly shark attack off the Australian coast on Saturday was the third one within the past month, according to police.
A deadly shark attack off the Australian coast on Saturday was the third one within the past month, according to police.
Astronauts sheltering on International Space Station after new leak found
Five astronauts have been told to take shelter aboard the International Space Station after a new leak was found.
Five astronauts have been told to take shelter aboard the International Space Station after a new leak was found.
Northern Lights likely to be visible across northern US Thursday night
The Northern Lights are expected to be visible across the northern U.S. on Thursday and possibly early Friday after a strong geomagnetic storm watch was issued.
The Northern Lights are expected to be visible across the northern U.S. on Thursday and possibly early Friday after a strong geomagnetic storm watch was issued.