Statewide mask mandates stimulate the economy, study suggests
A study from the University of Utah found that when statewide mask mandates were implemented, as opposed to mandates issued and enforced at the local level, COVID-19 cases decreased and economic activity increased.
A study from the University of Utah found that when statewide mask mandates were implemented, as opposed to mandates issued and enforced at the local level, COVID-19 cases decreased and economic activity increased.
Winners of NASA essay contest will witness 1st Artemis deep space exploration launch in 2021
The three grand prize winners for the NASA and Future Engineers Artemis Moon Pod essay contest will attend the first launch of NASA’s Artemis 1 mission, which will be the foundation for human deep space exploration.
The three grand prize winners for the NASA and Future Engineers Artemis Moon Pod essay contest will attend the first launch of NASA’s Artemis 1 mission, which will be the foundation for human deep space exploration.
2021 Wisconsin State Park admission stickers on sale Dec. 1
If you're thinking this would make a great holiday gift, it's recommended you make your purchase by Dec. 11.
If you're thinking this would make a great holiday gift, it's recommended you make your purchase by Dec. 11.
NASA starts assembling Artemis Space Launch System rocket
Artemis I mission is scheduled for next year, with astronauts returning to the moon as soon as 2024.
Artemis I mission is scheduled for next year, with astronauts returning to the moon as soon as 2024.
7-year-old boy bags 21-point buck in Oconto County
Jericho Manske bagged a 21-point buck during gun deer hunting season in Oconto County, Wisconsin.
Jericho Manske bagged a 21-point buck during gun deer hunting season in Oconto County, Wisconsin.
13-foot massive alligator snatches duck from hunters in Central Florida
Kevin Stipe, one of the owners of PRO HUNT, encountered the dinosaur-sized alligator while duck hunting in Leesburg.
Kevin Stipe, one of the owners of PRO HUNT, encountered the dinosaur-sized alligator while duck hunting in Leesburg.
New model projects US COVID-19 cases could double in 2 months
A new model from a study conducted by Washington University in St. Louis projects that if the U.S. continues handling the pandemic as it has, cases could double in just two months.
A new model from a study conducted by Washington University in St. Louis projects that if the U.S. continues handling the pandemic as it has, cases could double in just two months.
Jupiter and Saturn are about to do something not seen for nearly 800 years
The rare occurrence will happen after sunset on Dec. 21, 2020, the start of the winter solstice.
The rare occurrence will happen after sunset on Dec. 21, 2020, the start of the winter solstice.
Thousands of monarch butterflies have finally arrived in Mexico
Monarch Butterflies have finally started to arrive in Mexico in massive numbers. Many of them originally are from right here in Wisconsin!
Monarch Butterflies have finally started to arrive in Mexico in massive numbers. Many of them originally are from right here in Wisconsin!
SpaceX gearing up for Starlink satellite launch on Sunday
The launches come just a week after SpaceX sent a crewed mission to the ISS.
The launches come just a week after SpaceX sent a crewed mission to the ISS.
Puerto Rico's iconic Arecibo radio telescope to close in blow to science
The huge telescope at the renowned Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico will be dismantled in a blow to scientists who depend on it to search for planets, asteroids and extraterrestrial life.
The huge telescope at the renowned Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico will be dismantled in a blow to scientists who depend on it to search for planets, asteroids and extraterrestrial life.
Iota makes landfall; Nicaragua struck by 2nd hurricane in 2 weeks
Hurricane Iota has roared ashore as a dangerous Category 4 storm along almost exactly the same stretch of Nicaragua’s Caribbean coast that was devastated by an equally powerful Hurricane Eta 13 days earlier.
Hurricane Iota has roared ashore as a dangerous Category 4 storm along almost exactly the same stretch of Nicaragua’s Caribbean coast that was devastated by an equally powerful Hurricane Eta 13 days earlier.
Jupiter, Saturn and Mars will be visible from Earth for the rest of November
According to EarthSky.org, Jupiter, Saturn and Mars will be visible from Earth for the remainder of November.
According to EarthSky.org, Jupiter, Saturn and Mars will be visible from Earth for the remainder of November.
Leonid meteor shower will light up the sky this week: What to know
After skygazers were treated to two meteor showers last month, November will see the return of the Leonid meteor shower, set to light up the sky early this week.
After skygazers were treated to two meteor showers last month, November will see the return of the Leonid meteor shower, set to light up the sky early this week.
SpaceX launches 2nd crew, regular station crew flights begin
It marks only the second time in nearly a decade that astronauts were set to rocket into orbit from the U.S.
It marks only the second time in nearly a decade that astronauts were set to rocket into orbit from the U.S.
Crew-1 astronaut first female to lift off from American soil since 2011
Dr. Walker will be the mission specialist for the Crew-1 mission. This will be her second long-duration mission aboard the ISS.
Dr. Walker will be the mission specialist for the Crew-1 mission. This will be her second long-duration mission aboard the ISS.
Mesmerizing video shows 1st sighting of rare 'bigfin' squid in Australian waters
Mesmerizing video of a rarely seen bigfin squid was recently released by scientists in Australia.
Mesmerizing video of a rarely seen bigfin squid was recently released by scientists in Australia.
'Shocked:' Bears caught on camera in Washington County
State DNR officials said they have known for a while that bear populations in Wisconsin are moving south.
State DNR officials said they have known for a while that bear populations in Wisconsin are moving south.
Wisconsin DNR launches new 'Hunt Wild' app features
App users can find new public lands to explore, review regulations or listen to podcasts.
App users can find new public lands to explore, review regulations or listen to podcasts.
More than 500 Asian giant hornets found in Washington nest; threat not over
When scientists in Washington state destroyed the first nest of so-called murder hornets found in the U.S., they discovered about 500 live specimens in various stages of development, officials said Tuesday.
When scientists in Washington state destroyed the first nest of so-called murder hornets found in the U.S., they discovered about 500 live specimens in various stages of development, officials said Tuesday.