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Google says the prototype mission, developed with Planet, will test how its AI chips 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.

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

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 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.

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

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

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

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

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.

C5R also introduced SciUniverse, a benchmark it says measures AI’s ability to do real-world scientific research.

Nature describes collaboration requests from semi-autonomous agents as a new phenomenon that many find strange and slightly unnerving.

Chemistry World reports that the data will be hosted on Reaxys, though researchers have concerns about independently validating the method.

Science describes previously collected fossils as a rich source of clues to insect origins.

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

New Scientist says a researcher argues that the genus-3 polyhedron can exist in the real world—a difficult thing to demonstrate for a new geometric shape.

Live Science reports that the newly described dinosaur is only the third nodosaurid fossil found in Asia.

Medical Xpress reports that a delay of just a few hours may prevent the usual nighttime dip in blood pressure. Higher salt intake strengthened the effect in the model.

STAT describes a tobacco industry effort to flood the FDA with public comments and stop a proposed menthol cigarette ban.