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Hurricane Melissa hits Jamaica and Cuba, heads toward Bermuda
Category 5 Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica just after 1:00 p.m. EDT on October 28, 2025. Some 70% of the country is still without power.
October 29, 2025
Rare fossils show how duck-billed dinosaurs appeared in life
Scientists have reconstructed the outer body features of two 66-million-year-old duck-billed dinosaurs, uncovering exquisite details such as scales and hooves.
October 29, 2025
Why were prehistoric insects so enormous?
Hundreds of millions of years ago, giant insects were common on Earth. In fact, prehistoric insects were here before the dinosaurs!
October 29, 2025
U.S. winter weather outlook and how La Niña will factor in
La Niña has developed and should stay in place through February. This will impact the winter weather outlook for the U.S., but it depends on your location.
October 28, 2025
Bats that shine in the dark are nature’s Halloween surprise
A team of scientists has discovered 6 bats that glow under ultraviolet light, but they don't know why. Here's why this is a mystery.
October 27, 2025
Earth’s magnetic field has a weak spot that’s growing
Satellites in Earth orbit have been studying a weak spot in Earth's magnetic field, and they've found that it's growing weaker. Read more about it here.
October 25, 2025
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 more about them here.
October 24, 2025
Madagascar: The island split in 2 by time
A new study found Madagascar formed after 2 great rifting events. First it tore from Africa 170 million years ago and then from India 90 million years ago.
October 24, 2025
Kiwi: The bird that can’t fly and walks at night
The kiwi is probably the bird that least resembles a bird: it has tiny wings, doesn’t fly and looks like it has hair instead of feathers. Read more about it.
October 20, 2025
Not all bats are bloodsuckers! More on this Halloween icon
Bats might be spooky, but they pollinate flowers, control insect pests and have inspired scientists to improve human lives in many ways.
October 16, 2025
