The moon and sun figure big in the new year’s lineup of cosmic wonders
The moon and sun share top billing in 2026.
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These Illinois dairy and beef farms make raising methane-belching cows part of the climate solution
Innovative practices — from diet additives to regenerative grazing — can offer quick wins in...
Bison return to Kane County after 200 years, a crucial step for conservation and Indigenous connection
Citizens can help monitor the prairie and bison, and Native Americans can reconnect to their...
Dreaming of a gray Christmas? Thursday’s forecast — and what climate change means for the holidays
Chicago last had a white Christmas in 2022, but this year temperatures are likely to...
US regulators approve Wegovy pill for weight loss
U.S. regulators on Monday gave the green light to a pill version of the blockbuster...
The shortest day of the year is descending on the Northern Hemisphere. Here’s what to know.
Sunday is the shortest day of the year north of the equator, where the solstice...
Humanoid robots take center stage at Silicon Valley summit, but skepticism remains
The commercial boom in artificial intelligence has lit a spark under long-simmering visions to build...
From aliens to flat earthers, Neil deGrasse Tyson debunks bad science at Sinai Forum
Neil deGrasse Tyson gave a rousing defense of scientific principles in his characteristic brash way...
Illinois has its latest list of endangered species — the end result of many difficult choices
Illinois is one of a number of states that compile their own lists of endangered...
Illinois researchers say versatile grass could be used for sustainable fuel, building materials and more
Miscanthus has a smaller carbon footprint than corn and soybeans, and experts say it has...