Cordyceps is a real fungus that infects insects and takes control of their behavior. Once inside, it alters the host’s nervous system, forcing it to climb to higher ground before killing it and ...
The Illinois basketball team is going through some injuries, and the update on Saturday didn't sound optimisic.
High above the Mississippi, Casper Bluff delivers prairie trails, Indigenous history, and one of Illinois’ most calming views ...
Discover the awe-inspiring Black Hawk Statue in Oregon, Illinois, a towering 48-foot figure with stunning views, rich history, and a peaceful, unforgettable atmosphere.
Looking for something to do this weekend in the Rockford area? Here are 26 upcoming events ...
Brian Stark, assistant professor of music, launched the three-day showcase “Bug Music,” which integrates music with the scientific study of insects, on Saturday, Feb. 1. Colgate University’s liberal ...
Fill your weekend with Valentine fun events around Freeport.
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Exploding trees? A closer look at frost cracking

Frost cracks appear as vertical splits in the trunk of a tree and are the result of plant tissue expansion and contraction.
Government report warns UK national security and prosperity at risk from global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse, and nature-related threats.
As Jesse Jackson Jr. campaigns for his old U.S. House seat at Chicago-area churches, banquet halls and on Black radio shows, ...
It seems like the entire world and his wife is pretty much obsessed right now with the Korean drama *Squid Game* on Netflix. It’s taken the world by storm! But the truth is, this isn’t a one-off.
Jaquan Johnson scored 24 points to lead Bradley to a 70-60 victory over Southern Illinois on Sunday.Johnson made 9 of 18 shots ...