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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.

Cristina Ortiz

October 16, 2025

New dinosaur highway dig reveals record-breaking footprints

A new round of excavations at the U.K.'s 'dinosaur highway' has revealed hundreds more dinosaur footprints and a record-breaking sauropod trackway.

Will Triggs

October 15, 2025

Blackwater photography reveals new fish-anemone interactions

Scientists and divers using blackwater photography have documented some juvenile fish carrying, or swimming with, larval anemones and polyps.

Shireen Gonzaga

October 15, 2025

The pangolin: An armored, insect-controlling mammal

Covered in armor and curled in mystery, the pangolin is an endangered species in Asia and Africa. Learn more about them here.

Cristina Ortiz

October 13, 2025

7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes offshore in Philippines

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake offshore in the Philippines prompted a tsunami warming, causing coastal residents to flee, but observers reported only small waves.

Deborah Byrd

October 10, 2025

EF-5 tornado drought ends as NWS upgrades Enderlin tornado

The 12-year-long drought of EF-5 tornadoes ended in 2025 after the NWS upgraded the Enderlin, North Dakota, tornado from June 2025 to an EF-5 tornado.

Kelly Kizer Whitt

October 6, 2025

Are Humberto and Imelda undergoing the Fujiwhara effect?

Humberto and Imelda are “crowding” the Atlantic basin. They are relatively near each other. Humberto appears to be exerting a “pull” on Imelda.

Rachel Duensing

Editors of EarthSky

October 1, 2025

Fat Bear Week 2025: The winner is crowned!

Meet Chunk, the winner of Fat Bear Week 2025! Despite a broken jaw, this mighty bear overcame 11 opponents for his 1st victory in the annual competition.

Kelly Kizer Whitt

October 1, 2025