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Weather Whiz: October 18
How well have you been paying attention to the weather this week? Here are five questions that will test your knowledge of what's been going on. • A _____ weighing in at 3,156 pounds is now a contender for a world record. • How many of the last seven champions of Major League Baseball have all been from southern or warmer-weather cities? • It is best to clean your gutters when roughly what percent of the leaves near your home have fallen?
Meet the marine technician documenting Antarctica's beauty while protecting its future
Marine technician crosses world's roughest sea to document Antarctica For Andrew Naslund, Antarctica is his “favorite place in the world.” He’s a marine technician for Scripps Institution of Oceanography. And while not a professional photographer, he’s capturing Antarctica’s beauty along his research journey. Andrew Naslund, Scripps Institution of Oceanography marine technician.
Meet the marine technician documenting Antarctica's beauty while protecting its future
For Andrew Naslund, Antarctica is his “favorite place in the world.” He’s a marine technician for Scripps Institution of Oceanography. And while not a professional photographer, he’s capturing Antarctica’s beauty along his research journey.
Weather Of The World: October 18
A view of the Garonne River at a historically low level due to a lack of rainfall, successive summer heat waves and the prefecture's low-water management policy in Toulouse, in southwestern France, on Oct. 14, 2026. Wander the world one snapshot at a time. Explore striking moments of weather in motion across the globe in this week's slideshow. From a river in need of rainfall in France to a mountain range with changing leaves in Poland, it has been another busy week of weather around the world.
Weather Whiz: October 18
Ada Wood Updated Sun, October 18, 2026 at 7:00 AM EDT 1 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Add Yahoo on Google The SpaceX Falcon 9 launch creates a glowing "space jellyfish" over St. Augustine, Florida. How well have you been paying attention to the weather this week? Here are five questions that will test your knowledge of what's been going on. QUESTIONS A _____ weighing in at 3,156 pounds is now a contender for a world record.
Meet the marine technician documenting Antarctica's beauty while protecting its future
For Andrew Naslund, Antarctica is his "favorite place in the world." He's a marine technician for Scripps Institution of Oceanography. And while not a professional photographer, he's capturing Antarctica's beauty along his research journey. Andrew Naslund, Scripps Institution of Oceanography marine technician.
Weather Of The World: October 18
Follow Weather Of The World: October 18 Updated Sun, October 18, 2026 at 7:00 AM EDT A view of the Garonne River at a historically low level due to a lack of rainfall, successive summer heat waves and the prefecture's low-water management policy in Toulouse, in southwestern France, on Oct. 14, 2026. From a river in need of rainfall in France to a mountain range with changing leaves in Poland, it has been another busy week of weather around the world.
The heart-stopping science of the frog that freezes alive every year
This frog freezes solid — it stops breathing, its heart stops beating — yet it remains alive, in this state for up to eight months. The wood frog undergoes one of nature's wildest miracles and wintertime transformations. Frogs are cold-blooded, so their body temperature is about the same as the surrounding air. Most frogs hibernate by going deep underwater, in lakes or streams, where they are cold but never frozen.
The heart-stopping science of the frog that freezes alive every year
This frog freezes solid — it stops breathing, its heart stops beating — yet it remains alive, in this state for up to eight months. The wood frog undergoes one of nature's wildest miracles and wintertime transformations. Frog hibernation Frogs are cold-blooded, so their body temperature is about the same as the surrounding air. Most frogs hibernate by going deep underwater, in lakes or streams, where they are cold but never frozen.
The heart-stopping science of the frog that freezes alive every year
Meet the frog that literally freezes for survival every fall This frog freezes solid — it stops breathing, its heart stops beating — yet it remains alive, in this state for up to eight months. The wood frog undergoes one of nature's wildest miracles and wintertime transformations. Frog hibernation Frogs are cold-blooded, so their body temperature is about the same as the surrounding air. By signing up you agree to the Terms & Privacy Policy. Unsubscribe at any time.
How is a 3,000-pound pumpkin possible? Weather makes all the difference
Ron Wallace's competition-winning pumpkin, which weighed in at 3,156 pounds at Frerichs Farm in Warren, Rhode Island on Oct. 10, 2026. Every fall, a handful of growers around the world chase a single goal: the heaviest pumpkin ever weighed. And right now, there's a 3,156-pound contender for a world record on the scale.
How is a 3,000-pound pumpkin possible? Weather makes all the difference
Every fall, a handful of growers around the world chase a single goal: the heaviest pumpkin ever weighed. And right now, there's a 3,156-pound contender for a world record on the scale. This year, that race is playing out against a backdrop of record heat, drought and wild swings between scorching days and cool nights on both sides of the Atlantic, conditions that threaten to split a pumpkin's rind or stop its growth before it ever reaches the scale.
Isaias' remnants flood NC mountains; 170,000 still without power
More than 170,000 people in Florida, Alabama, Georgia and the Carolinas were still without power early Monday after the remnants of Isaias pushed north, triggering floods in North Carolina on Sunday. The storm has been linked to at least four deaths, including two people killed by falling trees in Florida and Alabama. Isaias came ashore late Friday as a Category 2 hurricane near Destin, Florida.
Isaias leaves trail of damage, deaths across Florida, Alabama
An apartment complex which had its roof ripped off is seen in the aftermath of Hurricane Isaias in Milton, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. Nearly 400,000 people in the Florida Panhandle and southern Alabama were still without power early Sunday as the remnants of Isaias pushed north, bringing widespread moderate to heavy rain to the central Appalachians and mid-Atlantic.
Isaias leaves trail of damage, deaths across Florida, Alabama
Follow Isaias leaves trail of damage, deaths across Florida, Alabama Updated Sun, October 11, 2026 at 11:10 AM EDT Nearly 400,000 people in the Florida Panhandle and southern Alabama were still without power early Sunday as the remnants of Isaias pushed north, bringing widespread moderate to heavy rain to the central Appalachians and mid-Atlantic.
Weather Of The World: October 11
An aerial view of an apartment building with its roof ripped off From roofs ripped off by Hurricane Isaias in Florida to Tropical Storm Rachel's waves battering beachfront homes in California, it has been another busy week of weather around the world. Here are some of the most jaw-dropping and awe-inspiring weather photos we found this week. Residents hug as they clean their flooded house after torrential rains in Pineda de Mar, north of Barcelona, on Oct. 4, 2026.
Weather Whiz: October 11
NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory captured this image of a strong solar flare (the bright flash of light on the right) on May 8, 2024. The image shows a blend of 171 and 131 Angstrom light, subsets of extreme ultraviolet light. How well have you been paying attention to the weather this week? Here are five questions that will test your knowledge of what's been going on. • What state does the Conway Scenic Railroad wind through to see fall foliage?
Weather Whiz: October 11
Ada Wood Updated Sun, October 11, 2026 at 7:00 AM EDT 1 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Add Yahoo on Google NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory captured this image of a strong solar flare (the bright flash of light on the right) on May 8, 2024. The image shows a blend of 171 and 131 Angstrom light, subsets of extreme ultraviolet light. How well have you been paying attention to the weather this week?
Lake Vostok: The ancient lake no one on Earth has ever seen
There's a lake on Earth and no one has ever even seen it. It's the 16th largest on our planet, about 160 miles long, 30 miles wide, 3,000 feet deep and trapped under two and a half miles of ice in East Antarctica. Lake Vostok is the largest known subglacial lake in Antarctica, and it has been hidden beneath the ice for at least 15 million years. It's an ancient environment and one of the most isolated places on Earth that remains very much a mystery to us today.
A ghoul, a witch and a jack-o-lantern: spooky stargazing for October skies
The nebula of a witch and her broom, a ghoulish demon star and a celestial jack-o'-lantern? All of these haunting sights are in the sky now, just in time for Halloween. Here's your guide to some spooky stargazing and space facts for the month of October. Algol, a name for a star scary enough on its own. But knowing it also goes by the "Demon Star" or "The Ghoul"? That's chilling.
Lake Vostok: The ancient lake no one on Earth has ever seen
Bedrock map of Antarctica developed in 2013 from IceBridge and other data was far more detailed than previous maps, giving researchers and modelers new information about how ice flows or sticks on the rock below the Antarctic ice sheet. There's a lake on Earth and no one has ever even seen it. It's the 16th largest on our planet, about 160 miles long, 30 miles wide, 3,000 feet deep and trapped under two and a half miles of ice in East Antarctica.
Weather Of The World: October 11
Follow Weather Of The World: October 11 Updated Sun, October 11, 2026 at 7:00 AM EDT Roof debris flies off a motel building during a storm, with large sections peeling away into the air. From roofs ripped off by Hurricane Isaias in Florida to Tropical Storm Rachel's waves battering beachfront homes in California, it has been another busy week of weather around the world. Here are some of the most jaw-dropping and awe-inspiring weather photos we found this week.
Should I cancel my Gulf Coast vacation or weekend plans due to Isaias?
Summer may be over, but maybe you were just trying to squeeze in a last-minute beach vacation this weekend. Then Hurricane Isaias popped up. So, do you cancel your plans? Here's the consensus from several of the meteorologists on our team to save you the trouble of a disappointing, or even dangerous, trip. And even if you weren't planning on traveling but had some weekend plans, we've got you covered and can let you know if staying home and indoors is the real move.
America’s two largest reservoirs are hitting record lows
Land and geologic formations that have been underwater since the 1960s, when Lake Powell was created, reemerge for the first time while record-low water levels continue to drop on Sept. 4, 2026 near Page, Arizona. Lake Powell, the second-largest reservoir in the nation, reached its lowest water level in history and is in danger of dropping to the level of "dead pool," at which point the ability of its Glen Canyon Dam to produce hydropower would fail entirely.
America’s two largest reservoirs are hitting record lows
Lake Mead and Lake Powell are both fed by the Colorado River. Combined, the two haven't held this little water since 1957. That 1957 comparison is more telling than is seems. Lake Powell didn't exist back then — construction on Glen Canyon Dam had only just begun in 1956, and the reservoir wouldn't start filling until 1963. So in 1957, that "combined Mead and Powell" total was really just Lake Mead by itself.
Should I cancel my Gulf Coast vacation or outdoor weekend plans because of Isaias?
Summer may be over, but maybe you were just trying to squeeze in a last-minute beach vacation this weekend. Then Tropical Storm Isaias popped up. So, do you cancel your plans? Here's the consensus from several of the meteorologists on our team to save you the trouble of a disappointing, or even dangerous, trip. And even if you weren't planning on traveling but had some weekend plans, we've got you covered and can let you know if staying home and indoors is the real move.
How a solar storm could drastically affect life on Earth
"If that had hit, it would have been a world-changing event. Billions of dollars — in terms of loss: power lines, communication grids, electronics in general … And honestly no one’s really prepared for that today." That’s Andrew Gerrard, director at the Center for Solar-Terrestrial Research at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. He breaks down space weather: solar storms in their full range from the tiniest, practically unnoticeable storms to a global catastrophe.
Weather Of The World: October 4
A man paddleboards along a flooded street following heavy rainfall in Sea Isle City, New Jersey, U.S., on Sept. 27, 2026. New York, Boston and Philadelphia were all in the firing line of the nor'easter which brought flooding, downed trees and damaged power lines. From paddleboarding through nor'easter floodwaters in New Jersey to a river of duckweed in Belgium, it has been another busy week of weather around the world.
Weather Whiz: October 4
Phases of a lunar eclipse, with a total eclipse shown on the right. How well have you been paying attention to the weather this week? Here are five questions that will test your knowledge of what's been going on. • How many of the Lower 48 states had at least some drought conditions as the first full day of fall arrived? • El Niño winters typically bring ______ weather to the South and a drier winter to the Northern Tier.
Weather Of The World: October 4
Follow Weather Of The World: October 4 Updated Sun, October 4, 2026 at 7:00 AM EDT A man paddleboards along a flooded street following heavy rainfall in Sea Isle City, New Jersey, U.S., on Sept. 27, 2026. New York, Boston and Philadelphia were all in the firing line of the nor'easter which brought flooding, downed trees and damaged power lines. More Key takeawaysPowered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article.
Weather Whiz: October 4
How well have you been paying attention to the weather this week? Here are five questions that will test your knowledge of what's been going on. QUESTIONS How many of the Lower 48 states had at least some drought conditions as the first full day of fall arrived? El Niño winters typically bring ______ weather to the South and a drier winter to the Northern Tier. SpaceX set a U.S. speed record by reaching the International Space Station in just ______ hours, a U.S. speed record.
Tips for stargazing when the city sky won't go dark
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Tips for stargazing when the city sky won't go dark
A bright nighttime sky — whether lit by a full moon, streetlights or city light pollution — is a skywatcher's worst enemy. So, what can you do about it? Here are a few tips for looking up when viewing conditions are less than ideal. Use a light pollution map A light pollution map can help you find pockets in your area with darker skies. This uses VIIRS satellite data to show exact light pollution levels in any neighborhood.
Eclipse seasons explained: Why it seems like there are so many eclipses lately
Some people think an eclipse is a super rare phenomena — but most people don't know that there are actually "eclipse seasons" every year. If it feels like eclipses happen much more often than they used to, there’s an explanation for that too. What is an eclipse season? First, what even is an eclipse? In simple terms, it’s an alignment of the Earth, sun and moon. When the moon passes between the sun and Earth, that’s a solar eclipse. When Earth passes between the sun and moon, that’s a lunar eclipse.
Cleaning your gutters is one of the most dangerous things you can do this fall
Leaves are falling and clogging your gutters. When the time comes to clean/clear those gutters, it might be one of the most dangerous things you'll do around the house this fall. Here’s what you need to know before you pull out the ladder. Why you should clean your gutters Gutters are made to channel rainwater away from your home and prevent water damage and basement flooding. When they’re clogged by leaves, they can’t do their job.
Cleaning your gutters is one of the most dangerous things you can do this fall
Clogged gutters can lead to water damage, structural problems, and pest infestations. Cleaning gutters can be dangerous due to ladder falls, overreaching, and contact with pests or mold. Safety tips for cleaning gutters include practicing ladder safety, wearing the right gear, cleaning in phases, using the right tools, and installing gutter guards. Leaves are falling and clogging your gutters.
Cleaning your gutters is one of the most dangerous things you can do this fall
Gutter cleaning safety: how to avoid a dangerous fall Leaves are falling and clogging your gutters. When the time comes to clean/clear those gutters, it might be one of the most dangerous things you'll do around the house this fall. Here’s what you need to know before you pull out the ladder. Why you should clean your gutters Gutters are made to channel rainwater away from your home and prevent water damage and basement flooding. When they’re clogged by leaves, they can’t do their job.
This 'spaceship' isn't headed to Mars — it's drifting in Arctic ice
A dozen people are about to undergo an incredible journey, all in the name of science. For eight long months, they won't leave the confines of a laboratory drifting across the Arctic Ocean — an oval-shaped, 88-foot, alien-looking vessel called Tara Polaris I. They won't even see the sun for most of that time, in a place where average winter temperatures sit at minus 13 degrees Fahrenheit.
This 'spaceship' isn't headed to Mars — it's drifting in Arctic ice
A dozen people are about to undergo an incredible journey, all in the name of science. For eight long months, they won’t leave the confines of a laboratory drifting across the Arctic Ocean — an oval-shaped, 88-foot, alien-looking vessel called Tara Polaris I. They won’t even see the sun for most of that time, in a place where average winter temperatures sit at minus 13 degrees Fahrenheit.
A gap the size of a pencil is all mice need to get inside
When temperatures drop in fall and winter, mice might seek your home for food and shelter. And it only takes a quarter-inch gap — about the diameter of a pencil — or a hole as small as a dime for them to squeeze through and make it inside. Here's your guide on how to protect your home from any uninvited mouse friends. Where they get in There are many small, hidden places mice can use to get inside your home.
Weather Whiz: September 27
Ada Wood Updated Sun, September 27, 2026 at 7:00 AM EDT 1 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Add Yahoo on Google Don't Miss Out On Aurora's Far-South Stretch Into US States How well have you been paying attention to the weather this week? Here are five questions that will test your knowledge of what's been going on. QUESTIONS What is the name of the annual tournament currently underway that celebrates one species' preparation for winter hibernation?
Weather Whiz: September 27
Don’t Miss Out On Aurora’s Far-South Stretch Into US States How well have you been paying attention to the weather this week? Here are five questions that will test your knowledge of what's been going on. • What is the name of the annual tournament currently underway that celebrates one species' preparation for winter hibernation? • Fire tells a story through the way it moves. By reading how a blaze traveled, ________ can trace its path in reverse, straight back to where it started.
A gap the size of a pencil is all mice need to get inside
When temperatures drop in fall and winter, mice might seek your home for food and shelter. And it only takes a quarter-inch gap — about the diameter of a pencil — or a hole as small as a dime for them to squeeze through and make it inside. Here’s your guide on how to protect your home from any uninvited mouse friends. Where they get in There are many small, hidden places mice can use to get inside your home.
Weather Of The World: September 27
A sunset over the "Baie des Anges" on the French Riviera city of Nice, southeastern France, on Sept. 24, 2026. From a burning red sunset in France to a burning wildfire in Spain, it has been another busy week of weather around the world. Here are some of the most jaw-dropping and awe-inspiring weather photos we found this week. A tourist visits the Mer de Glace Ice Cave in the "Mer de Glace" glacier in the Mont Blanc Massif, French Alps, central-eastern France, on Sept. 23, 2026.
Weather Of The World: September 27
Follow Weather Of The World: September 27 Updated Sun, September 27, 2026 at 7:00 AM EDT A sunset over the "Baie des Anges" on the French Riviera city of Nice, southeastern France, on Sept. 24, 2026. Key takeawaysPowered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.
Japan's Typhoon Dujuan kills at least 5, forces mass evacuation
Police tape restricts access to a narrow residential street where a retaining wall collapsed following heavy rain brought by Typhoon Dujuan in the Naka-Meguro area of Tokyo, Japan, Sept. 22, 2026. A vehicle damaged by debris is seen behind the restricted area. In Japan, Typhoon Dujuan has triggered deadly flooding and landslides. At least five people have died, and the county is now faced with significant damages left in its wake.
Japan's Typhoon Dujuan kills at least 5, forces mass evacuation
Follow Japan's Typhoon Dujuan kills at least 5, forces mass evacuation Updated Tue, September 22, 2026 at 6:55 AM EDT In Japan, Typhoon Dujuan has triggered deadly flooding and landslides. The aftermath At least five people have died, and the county is now faced with significant damages left in its wake. Authorities urged nearly 2 million residents to evacuate due to an "imminent threat to life." More than 20 people have been injured and there is an ongoing search for those missing.
Equinox brings a chance to catch a 'false dawn'
With the fall equinox approaching, skywatchers have an opportunity to spot a celestial phenomenon called a "false dawn." Also known as zodiacal light — meaning "light from the circle of animals" — this is a soft, hazy, glowing pyramid shape, appearing from the horizon. It’s caused by sunlight being scattered by dust in the solar system. When to look for zodiacal light Zodiacal light is visible just before sunrise — "true dawn" — which is how it got its name.
Weather Whiz: September 20
How well have you been paying attention to the weather this week? Here are five questions that will test your knowledge of what's been going on. • _______ from thunderstorms actually has the ability to fertilize your garden. • What weather conditions are raising the alcohol level of grapes currently growing for French champagne? • What is the most common mosquito-borne disease in the U.S. — an illness experiencing more frequent transmission-friendly temperatures?
Weather Of The World: September 20
Ada Wood Updated Sun, September 20, 2026 at 7:00 AM EDT 2 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Add Yahoo on Google A crescent moon and the planet Venus appear in the western evening sky behind a mosque minaret in Srinagar, Indian-administered Kashmir, India, on Sept. 14, 2026. Weather events around the world captured in stunning photos, from a crescent moon and Venus in India to glacier ice melting in Switzerland.
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