July night sky highlights: Bright Mercury, full Buck Moon and a meteor shower
Skywatchers in North America can catch three major celestial events in July.
Skywatchers in North America can catch three major celestial events in July.
Where did all the fireflies go? It's not too late to help them
Light pollution, reduced habitat and pesticides can impact the lightning bug populations in your neighborhood.
Light pollution, reduced habitat and pesticides can impact the lightning bug populations in your neighborhood.
Racine Zoo: Healthy African Penguin chick hatches
The Racine Zoo's staff announced on Thursday, June 26 the hatching of a healthy African Penguin chick.
The Racine Zoo's staff announced on Thursday, June 26 the hatching of a healthy African Penguin chick.
Fireball? Meteor? Eyewitnesses in Southeast report ball of fire in sky, shaking
Officials across the Southeast are investigating reports of a "fireball" seen in the sky, with over 100 sightings reported to the American Meteor Society from Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee.
Officials across the Southeast are investigating reports of a "fireball" seen in the sky, with over 100 sightings reported to the American Meteor Society from Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee.
Giant jellyfish as wide as beach umbrella found lurking off New England coast
Known as a Lion’s Mane Jellyfish, the animal is a member of the largest jellyfish species in the world, according to the Smithsonian.
Known as a Lion’s Mane Jellyfish, the animal is a member of the largest jellyfish species in the world, according to the Smithsonian.
Climate change and sleep: New study links hot nights to sleep apnea risk
A new study reveals rising nighttime temperatures from climate change increase the risk of sleep apnea by 45%. Learn how heat affects sleep, health, & productivity as well as how to protect your rest.
A new study reveals rising nighttime temperatures from climate change increase the risk of sleep apnea by 45%. Learn how heat affects sleep, health, & productivity as well as how to protect your rest.
New Vera Rubin Observatory discovers 2,000 unknown asteroids within 10 hours
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory team just revealed the first images taken by the observatory.
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory team just revealed the first images taken by the observatory.
Boa constrictor found hiding under drive-thru window at North Carolina restaurant
A trip to a McDonald's ended in a large exotic snake being removed from the drive-thru over the weekend in North Carolina.
A trip to a McDonald's ended in a large exotic snake being removed from the drive-thru over the weekend in North Carolina.
Geomagnetic Storm Watch issued with Northern Lights possible from New York to Washington state
NOAA space weather forecasts are predicting minor (G1) to moderate (G2) geomagnetic storming between Wednesday and Thursday based on NOAA's five-level scale.
NOAA space weather forecasts are predicting minor (G1) to moderate (G2) geomagnetic storming between Wednesday and Thursday based on NOAA's five-level scale.
Hilton Head sees 2nd shark attack in one week amid busy summer vacation season
Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue treated victim with leg lacerations at Coligny Beach Park just days after similar incident.
Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue treated victim with leg lacerations at Coligny Beach Park just days after similar incident.
Balloon seen flying over southeast Wisconsin; what we know
FOX6 News got multiple viewer calls throughout the day on Sunday, June 22, about a white-looking balloon flying over southeast Wisconsin.
FOX6 News got multiple viewer calls throughout the day on Sunday, June 22, about a white-looking balloon flying over southeast Wisconsin.
Map: Here's where the most shark attacks have happened
A popular beach in Florida has been deemed the “shark bite capital of the world.”
A popular beach in Florida has been deemed the “shark bite capital of the world.”
We Energies peregrine falcon chicks take first flights
We Energies announced that five of the peregrine falcon chicks that hatched this year have now left the nest.
We Energies announced that five of the peregrine falcon chicks that hatched this year have now left the nest.
Plastic lid finally removed from bear's neck after 2 years
Wildlife experts finally were able to trap a black bear and remove a large lid that was stuck around his neck for two years.
Wildlife experts finally were able to trap a black bear and remove a large lid that was stuck around his neck for two years.
Honda joins space race with successful reusable rocket test
Honda has entered the space race with the successful launch and landing of a reusable rocket, marking a significant step in its space ambitions.
Honda has entered the space race with the successful launch and landing of a reusable rocket, marking a significant step in its space ambitions.
Dog comes face-to-face with bear inside Monrovia home
A homeowner got quite the surprise when security footage captured a bear inside her Monrovia home.
A homeowner got quite the surprise when security footage captured a bear inside her Monrovia home.
Alligator found outside Virginia motel room escorted away by Fairfax County Police
Fairfax County Police removed an alligator from outside a Virginia motel early Monday after a caller reported spotting the reptile near their room.
Fairfax County Police removed an alligator from outside a Virginia motel early Monday after a caller reported spotting the reptile near their room.
See it: Angler shatters Idaho state record with unforgettable catch
An Idaho man made the catch of a lifetime when he caught a grass carp weighing nearly 70 pounds, officials announced this week.
An Idaho man made the catch of a lifetime when he caught a grass carp weighing nearly 70 pounds, officials announced this week.
Bill Nye says RFK Jr. spammed his phone with miles of anti-vax texts
Bill Nye the Science Guy once had to block Health Secretary RFK Jr. after he sent “miles and miles” of anti-vaccination texts to his phone, he recalled in a recent interview.
Bill Nye the Science Guy once had to block Health Secretary RFK Jr. after he sent “miles and miles” of anti-vaccination texts to his phone, he recalled in a recent interview.
Ancient carbon emissions from rivers may accelerate climate change: study
A new global study reveals that nearly 60% of river CO₂ comes from ancient carbon sources, challenging assumptions about carbon cycles and raising new concerns about climate change.
A new global study reveals that nearly 60% of river CO₂ comes from ancient carbon sources, challenging assumptions about carbon cycles and raising new concerns about climate change.