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Science news — October 18, 2026

Science publications published on October 18, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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Science Astronomy
Oct 18, 2026, 15:45 UTC
Wildfires Rage in California
Multiple wildfires are burning across California, destroying homes and forcing thousands to evacuate. The largest fire, the McKinney Fire, has burned over 50,000 acres and is only 5% contained. Another significant fire, the Oak Fire, has destroyed over 100 structures and is threatening more communities.
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Science Public Health
Oct 18, 2026, 02:48 UTC
New Laser Method Predicts Airplane Turbulence Over 30km Away
A study proposes a new detection method using laser technology to identify moderate atmospheric disturbances causing turbulence in airplanes over 30 kilometers away. The method, based on analyzing modifications of a light beam passing through unstable air regions, could provide around two minutes of warning at typical cruising speeds. However, the system has not yet been validated under commercial flight conditions.
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Science Commodities
Oct 18, 2026, 02:28 UTC
Russia's Fuel Deficit Drops to 5%
Russia's fuel deficit has decreased to around 5%, according to Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak. The situation on the domestic fuel market is gradually stabilizing, with improvements observed over the past two weeks. The shortage of gasoline has been almost completely eliminated, and authorities are closely monitoring prices.
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