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Earth's water cycle is becoming increasingly erratic.
The United Nations said on October 7 that climate change is making the water cycle more unpredictable, with floods and droughts becoming more intense.
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NASA and SpaceX postpone Europa Clipper launch due to Hurricane Milton
The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced on October 7 that it would postpone the Europa Clipper mission to guard against the impact of Hurri…
Environment
The moment an American expert braved the danger of flying through superstorm Milton
On October 9, the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shared a clip recording the moment a plane carrying US meteorological experts shook violently…
Environment
Hurricane Milton seen from space
Video captured by the International Space Station shows Hurricane Milton covering almost the entire Gulf of Mexico and approaching the state of Florida, USA.
Environment
First time in history: Three hurricanes at the same time in the Atlantic in October
Hurricane Milton made history when it marked the first time there were three simultaneous hurricanes in the Atlantic in October.
Environment
Unbelievable revelations about the terrible power of super storm Milton making landfall in the US
John Morales, a meteorologist in Miami, almost cried on October 7 when he realized the terrible power of Hurricane Milton.
Environment
Superstorm Milton hits Florida, causing 'once in a 1000 years' heavy rain
On the night of October 9, super storm Milton made landfall in Florida, causing terrible heavy rain.
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Superstorm Milton seen from satellite, unprecedented number of lightning strikes
Satellite imagery provides additional views of Hurricane Milton from space as the storm approaches Florida.
Space science
Once-in-a-millennium phenomenon: The October sky has an 8th Big Dipper?
Telescopes around the world have turned their attention to the constellation Corona del Toro, waiting for the appearance of a new star as bright as the Big Dipper.
Space science
ESA launches Hera spacecraft to study how to protect Earth
On October 7, the European Space Agency (ESA) successfully launched the Hera spacecraft carrying a mission to study how to protect the Earth from collision threats from…
Science Events
2024 Nobel Prize in Medicine goes to two American scientists for their discovery of microRNA
The 2024 Nobel Prize in Medicine went to two American scientists, Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun, for their discovery of microRNA, a new type of small RNA molecule that p…
Space science
NASA successfully transmits laser signal from Mars orbit to Earth
On October 3, NASA's Psyche spacecraft successfully transmitted a laser signal from Mars orbit to Earth, marking an important milestone in the mission to launch this spa…
History
CERN and its 70-year journey to discover the mysteries of the universe and science
On October 1, the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) celebrated its 70th anniversary.
Space science
Another comet is about to shine brighter than Venus in the sky
A new comet named A11bP71 was discovered on September 27 by the Asteroid Impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) and is so bright that it has surpassed Venus.
Space science
'Supermoon' will appear in mid-October
Astronomy enthusiasts will be able to admire the third supermoon of the year on October 17.