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Looking like a shipwreck from the surface, the gigantic organism is large enough to fit two full-size basketball courts side by side.

The dry conditions are part of a broader drought across the Northeast. Nationally, October was one of the driest months on record.

The iconic Arecibo Observatory telescope collapsed due to the decay of the zinc-filled sockets supporting the steel cables holding up its 900-ton receiver platform.

A new report describes the dire state of Earth's snow and ice, suggesting several major tipping points are likelier than scientists once thought.

A patch of snow in the Scottish Highlands typically lingers year-round. This year is only the 10th in more than three centuries that it has melted away.

"The genetic results encourage reflection on the dangers of making up stories about gender and family relationships in past societies based on present-day expectations," one of the study's authors said.

October ended as one of the driest months on record in the United States. Cities such as Philadelphia; Newark, New Jersey; and Norfolk, Virginia, recorded no rain at all.

Rafael is the 17th named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, and could become the 11th hurricane. The season lasts until November 30.

For decades, baseball has relied on mud from one secret location to help players better grip balls. No one had explained the science behind it -- until now.

Government weather and disaster agencies have become increasingly politicized, so the election may be pivotal to their futures. Project 2025 recommends major changes and cuts to NOAA and FEMA.