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Google says its prototype satellite, developed with Planet, will test how its Tensor Processing Units handle launch stresses, radiation and temperature extremes.

A post claims Japanese scientists used CRISPR to remove the extra chromosome for the first time. Another goes further, claiming the work creates the ability to cure Down syndrome.

A September 25, 2026, post describes another crane on the skyline and steel staged for the Project Horizon building, with the GS2 test area well underway.

Nature describes a method for building layered organic structures with either matching lattices or controlled lattice mismatches.

Nature reports that collective escape in Danionella cerebrum arises from detecting other fish’s rapid, biologically realistic movements.

Phys.org reports that the vibrations arise from different wave equations—and that a string-inspired correction splits their otherwise matching tones.

Nature says understanding why some people see no benefit from anti-obesity medications could lead to new therapies and personalized weight-loss regimens.

A September 25 post shares the timing update alongside what it describes as clearer images of future ZH rocket plans and an engine bay recovery diagram.

Science speaks with comic book artist Ulli Lust about depicting archaeology accurately and why the Stone Age is associated with cave men rather than cave women.

A post frames the claim as “bad news” for longevity strategies based on continuously replacing organs with young ones.

Space.com reports that Hubble has made 1.7 million observations over more than 36 years in orbit.

Nature describes bumblebees using unfamiliar construction materials to build vessels for storing honey.

Nature reports that homology-directed repair drives increased rates of point mutations in Arabidopsis thaliana centromeres.

A Nature investigation reports that a network of organizations has been building its ranks through deceptive practices.

The treatment, called Onswik, offers an alternative to daily long-acting insulin injections, STAT reports.

Nature reports increased stem growth and physiological signals linked to reduced stress in conifers planted far from their usual home.

New Scientist says the impact’s widespread effects could help inform future exploration of the moon and similar places.

A post shares a video it describes as a deep dive into the removal, praising the change as an example of Elon Musk’s “The best part is no part” mantra.

Science reports findings in Science Signaling showing that PAG supports T cell immune synapses by binding to actin.

SpaceNews reports that the new competition focuses on antennas used to control satellites.