# Tardigrade shedding its skin among October's best science images

Nature has highlighted October's most striking science photographs, including a tardigrade captured in the act of shedding its skin. The monthly selection showcases notable imagery from scientific research and discovery.

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### Science
- [Nature](https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-03563-5) — 2026-11-04