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Dec 21, 2025
Zoos Celebrate International Sloth Day
Did you know it’s International Sloth Day? We check in with one of Lincoln Park Zoo’s experts to learn about these furry, slow-moving animals. 
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Zoos Celebrate International Sloth Day
Dec 21, 2025
Dramatic Recovery of Illinois Sport Fish Traced to Clean Water Act
The remarkable comeback of 13 sport fish species in the Illinois River began just after implementation of the Clean Water Act, according to a new study by the Illinois Natural History Survey. 
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Dramatic Recovery of Illinois Sport Fish Traced to Clean Water Act
Dec 21, 2025
Obama Science Adviser: ‘Do Not Be Intimidated, Speak Truth to Power’
Scientists should respond to a “political climate of opposition to facts” by speaking out about their work, said John P. Holdren during a recent lecture on climate change at the Illinois Institute of Technology.
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Obama Science Adviser: ‘Do Not Be Intimidated, Speak Truth to Power’
Dec 21, 2025
Chicago Winter Could Be Mild, Wet … or Neither
Weather forecasts say Chicago might see a third straight mild winter. Will that prediction pan out?
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Chicago Winter Could Be Mild, Wet … or Neither
Dec 21, 2025
Study: Tiny Mammal Survives Winter by Shrinking Skull, Brain
University of Chicago paleontologist Neil Shubin returns for another review of stories making headlines in the world of science. 
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Study: Tiny Mammal Survives Winter by Shrinking Skull, Brain
Dec 21, 2025
Baby Southern Hairy-Nosed Wombat Debuts at Brookfield Zoo
One of Brookfield Zoo’s newest tenants recently emerged from her mom’s pouch and can now be seen at the zoo’s Australia House.  
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Baby Southern Hairy-Nosed Wombat Debuts at Brookfield Zoo
Dec 21, 2025
Tips for Conserving Water to Prevent Flooding in Chicago
Viewers on four continents will watch a virtual presentation hosted by Adler Planetarium in early November to learn about the possibility of life on other planets.
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Tips for Conserving Water to Prevent Flooding in Chicago
Dec 21, 2025
Earth Microbiome Project Seeks to Map Planet’s Microbial Diversity
Scientists say there are more bacteria in the ocean than stars in the universe, yet little is known about them. A new study outlines the “crazy idea” that led to a project described by one scientist as the “Google database for microbes.”
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Earth Microbiome Project Seeks to Map Planet’s Microbial Diversity
Dec 21, 2025
The Science Behind Fall Colors, Football and More
Autumn is not just pumpkin spice lattes and apple picking. Learn about the science behind the season with physicist Dr. Olivia Castellini.
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The Science Behind Fall Colors, Football and More
Dec 21, 2025
Are We Alone? Giant New Telescopes Could Spot Alien Life
Thousands of planets orbiting alien suns, giant new telescopes coming online: Could we finally answer the question “Are we alone in the Universe?”
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Are We Alone? Giant New Telescopes Could Spot Alien Life
Dec 21, 2025
Chicago Professor Leads NASA Balloon Mission to Study ‘Ghost Particles’
A team led by University of Chicago professor Angela Olinto will use a NASA super pressure balloon to study mysterious cosmic rays that could offer groundbreaking new insights about the universe. 
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Chicago Professor Leads NASA Balloon Mission to Study ‘Ghost Particles’
Dec 21, 2025
Brookfield Zoo Mourns Death of Matriarchal Giraffe, Mithra, 27
One of the oldest giraffes in a North American zoo died last week. At 27, she had surpassed the median life expectancy for giraffes, which is about 17-20 years.
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Brookfield Zoo Mourns Death of Matriarchal Giraffe, Mithra, 27
Dec 21, 2025
Lincoln Park Zoo Welcomes Newborn Goeldi’s Monkey
You’ll need to look closely to spot Lincoln Park Zoo’s new baby monkey. The infant, born Oct. 15 to first-time parents, is barely visible as it clings to its mother’s neck.
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Lincoln Park Zoo Welcomes Newborn Goeldi’s Monkey
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