Video captures bright meteor streaking across night sky in France

A video, captured Sept. 5, 2021, near the town of Arzal in the Brittany region of France, shows the streak of light hurtling across the night sky.

Wisconsin deer hunt chronic wasting disease reminder: DNR

The Wisconsin DNR asks deer hunters to join in efforts to protect the state’s deer herd, especially where chronic wasting disease testing is needed.

Air quality briefly improved amid 2020 COVID-19 lockdown, UN says

The World Meteorological Organization, releasing its first ever Air Quality and Climate Bulletin on Friday, cautioned that the reductions in pollution were patchy.

South Carolina alligator attack on woman ends after neighbor whacks reptile with shovel

A South Carolina woman was rescued by a neighbor Thursday morning during a violent alligator attack in the state, authorities said. The neighbor's weapon of choice: a shovel.

Dane County deputies rescue fawn from pool

A fawn is back in the Wisconsin woods after two deputies rescued it from a homeowner’s swimming pool.

Wisconsin wolf hunt: Animal rights groups plans suit to stop it

A coalition of animal rights groups is planning to file a lawsuit Tuesday to stop Wisconsin’s wolf hunt this fall.

Comirnaty: Pfizer-BioNTech explains COVID-19 vaccine name’s meaning

According to Pfizer-BioNTech, “Comirnaty” is the brand name of its COVID-19 vaccine: a mash-up of COVID-19, mRNA, community and immunity.

Milwaukee Public Museum Butterfly Wing reopens Aug. 19

The Milwaukee Public Museum will re-open the Puelicher Butterfly Wing, including both the Bugs Alive! exhibit and the Jack Puelicher Vivarium on Thursday, Aug. 19 at 10 a.m.

NIH scientists develop faster, less costly COVID-19 test

NIH scientists discovered a new COVID-19 test technique that may reduce test time and cost while increasing efficiency.

Perseid meteor shower peaks: When, where and how to watch

NASA warns that the next Perseid meteor shower may not be visible until 2024. The agency expects the sky in 2022 and 2023 will not be ideal during the Perseids’ peak.

Bennu asteroid: Earth's chances of collision with space rock slim, NASA says

Scientists have fine-tuned the path of the asteroid Bennu and say the odds of it smacking into Earth are higher than previously thought but still quite low.

Wisconsin wolf hunt: Fall limit set at 300

Wildlife officials in Wisconsin meet Wednesday to consider a 130-animal limit for the state's fall wolf hunt.

Bonus antlerless deer harvest authorizations available: Wisconsin DNR

The Wisconsin DNR on Wednesday, Aug. 11 announced that bonus antlerless harvest authorizations will be available for purchase.

AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine nasal spray effective in animals, NIH says

NIH researchers are currently testing a nasal spray version of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine that has proven effective in hamsters and monkeys.

Horicon cougar sighting found to be false

A Horicon man who said he spotted five cougars outside his home early Friday morning – fabricated the story with photos from a Salt Lake City news source, according to Horicon police Saturday morning.