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.

Traces of dinosaur blood found for the 1st time?

For the 1st time, scientists say they've found traces of dinosaur blood. It comes from a 115-million-year-old fossil dinosaur bone from Brazil.

How to see Earth’s shadow at sunrise and sunset

You can see Earth's shadow in both the evening and morning sky. It appears as a bluish band opposite the sun. And you might see the Belt of Venus too.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.