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It’s official! Chiricahua is now the 64th US national park
On October 20, 2026, Chiricahua National Park in the southeastern corner of Arizona became the U.S.'s 64th national park.
Kelly Kizer Whitt
October 21, 2026
New clues to how infectious fungus Candida auris resists antifungals
Scientists have identified new resistance mechanisms used by the fungus Candida auris, paving the way for advances in antifungal treatments.
Cristina Ortiz
October 20, 2026
New dinosaur species identified from fossil stashed in drawer for a century
Researchers identified a new dinosaur species from a fossil on Isle of Wight in the UK. The carnivorous dino would have been as tall as a human.
Kelly Kizer Whitt
October 18, 2026
US winter weather outlook: What will El Niño bring?
NOAA's winter winter outlook says El Niño will bring a warm and wet winter for much of the U.S.
Rachel Duensing
October 16, 2026
Amazon wildfires hide another threat to the rainforest
Amazon wildfires are weakening the rainforest’s ability to absorb carbon, as ozone pollution damages trees that survive the flames.
Cristina Ortiz
October 12, 2026
Isaias is a major hurricane, headed for the Gulf Coast
Hurricane Isaias is the 1st hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season. It is now a major hurricane, making landfall around midnight tonight near Pensacola.
Rachel Duensing
October 9, 2026
Why leaves change color in the autumn
Did you know the vivid colors of autumn leaves are there throughout spring and summer, but hidden? Here's why leaves change color in the fall.
EarthSky Voices
October 9, 2026
Kelvin waves: Will El Niño bring coastal flooding to American west?
As El Niño continues to strengthen, it could cause Kelvin waves to move east and eventually trigger coastal flooding in the North American west.
Rachel Duensing
October 7, 2026
Hurricane Nolo is now Typhoon Nolo. Where is it going next?
Hurricane Nolo became Typhoon Nolo on October 4, 2026, after crossing the International Date Line. It is slowly churning toward Japan.
Will Triggs
Kelly Kizer Whitt
October 6, 2026
What are the world’s loudest birds? Here are 2 contenders
What are the world's loudest birds? Researchers say the bare-throated bellbird and red-legged seriema are 2 major contenders.
Kelly Kizer Whitt
October 4, 2026
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