Racine Zoo zebra moves to Dallas, to form new herd

Racine Zoo announced the departure of one of its Hartmann's mountain zebras. Malex, born at the zoo in 2020, has found a new herd at the Dallas Zoo.

How to check your eclipse glasses to make sure they work

Before you take your eclipse glasses out to the main event, you should make sure they're safe to use.

How much are you spending for the eclipse? Here’s what Americans are saying

If you live in the right spot, experiencing the eclipse is virtually a free activity. But data is suggesting people are willing to spend to make this a special experience. Are you?

NASA investigates whether space station battery crashed through Florida home

NASA is investigating whether a piece of space junk re-entered Earth's atmosphere and came crashing through the roof and two stories of a Naples, Florida, home. 

The great April eclipse: All you need to know

How can you tell if eclipse glasses are safe? What's the best place to watch the eclipse? Why is this eclipse special? We've got answers.

Gray wolf shot by Michigan hunter in rare Lower Peninsula sighting for species

It's been a hundred years since a wolf has been seen this far south in Michigan. “You have much better luck of getting struck by lightning than seeing one in Calhoun County again," a biologist said.

Solar eclipse 2024 food deals and freebies that can’t be overshadowed

The total solar eclipse is taking place on April 8, 2024, and businesses are celebrating the rare celestial event with food deals and freebies.

New York inmates sue to watch solar eclipse after state enacts prison lock downs

New York inmates are filing a lawsuit against the state corrections department for implementing lockdowns in prisons during the upcoming total solar eclipse on Monday.

Pets and the solar eclipse: What to know

While some abnormal animal behavior has been recorded during eclipses of the past, don’t expect anything unusual from your pets. But there are a few things you can do to make sure they’ll stay safe.

16 of the coolest places to watch the solar eclipse

From the adrenaline junkies to the science fanatics to the hopeless romantics, there’s something for everyone this total solar eclipse.

Fossil named after Kermit the Frog sheds light on amphibian evolution, scientists say

Scientists described the fossilized skull of Kermitops gratus, a creature that lived in what is now Texas about 270 million years ago, naming it after Kermit the Frog because of its resemblance to the iconic Muppet character.

2024 Wisconsin 'Keep Wildlife Wild' poster contest winners

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced on Monday, April 1, the winners of the Keep Wildlife Wild poster contest. This year’s theme was “Safe in Their Home."

How to get the best view of the solar eclipse

Where will the eclipse be in the sky? Here are some tips, tricks, and tools to help you figure it out ahead of time so you can get the best view.

Solar eclipse countdown: What to know with 1 week to go

The total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 is now just a few days away. Millions of people will be able to step outside and see a very rare spectacle: The moon moving in front of the sun, either partially or completely blocking its light.

Eclipses of the past were calamitous, not celebratory

The word "eclipse" comes from the Latin word "eclipsis," which is derived from the Greek "ekleipsis,” which actually means "abandonment" or "a forsaking.”