Safety tips for driving during the eclipse

Drivers traveling during the eclipse may not only be managing traffic on the road, but effective ways to stay safe. Here’s what you need to know.

Botswana threatens Germany with 20K elephants amid trophy hunting feud

Botswana, home to the world’s largest elephant population, has threatened to send 20,000 of the giant living land mammals to Germany to “roam free" amid a feud over trophy hunting.

Why the moon may be getting its own time zone, sort of

Why is time so important on the moon? NASA is aiming to send astronauts around the moon in September 2025 and land people there a year later.

Interactive brain education at BrainExpo 2024
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Leonardo Fernandino from the Medical College of Wisconsin joined FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the BrainExpo 2024, and also showcased an interactive display.

BrainExpo 2024 at the Medical College of WI
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Leonardo Fernandino from the Medical College of Wisconsin joined FOX6 WakeUp to talk about BrainExpo 2024.

Eclipse 2024: How to safely take video, photos

Looking directly at the sun, even for a few seconds, without proper eyewear can cause serious damage, even if it’s through a camera lens. Here’s how to safely snag the perfect photo.

Six ways to safely watch the eclipse

Eclipse safety is essential. It is very unsafe to look directly at an eclipse. Luckily, there are several ways to watch the progression of the eclipse before and after totality.

Solar eclipse, UW-Milwaukee viewing party planned

The UW-Milwaukee Manfred Olson Planetarium has organized two events for the solar eclipse, which will take place on Monday, April 8.

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.