COVID-19 boosters: Fauci says definition of ‘fully vaccinated’ could change

The definition of being fully vaccinated could change as boosters become more widely available to adults in the U.S. but that’s only if the data shows it is necessary, according to Dr. Anthony Fauci.

Wisconsin gun deer hunt: Opening weekend harvest total announced

The Wisconsin DNR announced the preliminary deer harvest and license sale totals for the opening weekend of the state’s 170th gun deer season.

Discovery World celebrates NASA telescope's upcoming launch

Discovery World on Saturday, Nov. 20 celebrated the upcoming launch of NASA's next-generation James Webb telescope.

Wisconsin wolf hunt: DNR broke law, judge says

A Wisconsin judge says the state DNR violated the law by not immediately scheduling a wolf hunting season after federal protections were removed.

Wisconsin gun deer season: Hunters gear up at Fleet Farm

As Wisconsin gun deer hunters got their gear ready for the weekend, Fleet Farm hosted its annual ''Orange Friday'' for the 10th year.

Barn owl nest in Wisconsin, 1st documented in 20+ years

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reported on Thursday, Nov. 18 that a rare barn owl nest was documented in Wisconsin for the first time in more than 20 years.

Thousands of satellites, space junk surround Earth and it’s a problem, astronomers say

There are thousands of satellites orbiting Earth, and that’s not all — tons of space junk from previous collisions are also cluttering the orbit around the planet. Astronomers say there’s more to come, and it could spell trouble.

Russia rejects blame for space debris endangering 7 astronauts aboard ISS

U.S. officials accused Russia of destroying an old satellite with a missile. Astronauts now face four times greater risk than normal, a NASA official said.

Wisconsin gun deer season: Hunter safety reminders from DNR

The Wisconsin DNR reminds hunters to make safety their number one target as they head out into the field this gun deer season.

Russian test blamed for space debris that forced 7 astronauts aboard ISS to seek shelter

A Russian weapons test created more than 1,500 pieces of space junk that is now threatening the seven astronauts aboard the International Space Station, U.S. officials said Monday.

Wisconsin deer season: Ammo shortage impacts gun hunt

Wisconsin's gun deer season is a week away, and ammunition may be harder for hunters to find this year.

US wolf protections heads to federal courtroom

U.S. government attorneys will appear before a federal judge Friday to defend a decision from the waning days of the Trump administration that lifted protections for gray wolves across most of the country, as Republican-led states have sought to drive down wolf numbers through aggressive hunting and trapping.

Eiffel Tower-sized asteroid to fly past Earth next month

A massive asteroid is expected to whiz by Earth next month, and scientists say it won’t pose any threat to the planet. It’s the latest in a string of huge asteroids that have flown past Earth over the past few weeks.

Cell process may explain why coronavirus variants are more infectious, NIH study shows

NIH scientists believe they have discovered why the coronavirus alpha and delta variants have an easier time infecting host cells and hope the discovery will lead to more effective treatment.