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Ghostly white animals: What’s the cause?
Happy Halloween! They might look ghostly, but white animals are not ghosts. Here's the science behind why some creatures lose their color.
October 30, 2026
Could the Taurid meteors bring a risk of airbursts in 2026?
A researcher says the Taurid meteor shower could bring an increased risk of an airburst in 2026. But these Halloween fireballs are based on 2 big IFs.
October 30, 2026
The enormous oarfish could inspire new ways to explore the ocean
The giant oarfish has a remarkable fin that could inspire quieter underwater robots and open new possibilities for ocean exploration and conservation.
October 29, 2026
Goblin sharks, ghost crabs and vampire bats, oh my!
Goblin sharks, ghost crabs and vampire bats: how did these spooky-sounding animals get their names? Learn about them here.
October 28, 2026
Lake Powell rises more than 10 feet after heavy rains
After heavy rains in October, Lake Powell has risen more than 10 feet. But it still has a long way to go to recover from decades of drought.
October 27, 2026
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
October 12, 2026
