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Google prepares Project Suncatcher’s first AI chip test in orbit

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

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CRISPR reportedly used to remove extra chromosome that causes Down syndrome

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.

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Construction reportedly advances at Blue Origin’s Rocket Park

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.

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Stacking two-dimensional polymers on a water surface

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

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Visual cues from other fish linked to collective escape

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

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Two black-hole vibrations reportedly share exact frequencies in five or more dimensions

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

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ZH-1's first launch reportedly postponed to Q4 2026

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.

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‘Early Man was a Woman’ explores women’s role in prehistory

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.

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The search for why GLP-1 drugs fail to help some people lose weight

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

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Bumblebees reportedly incorporate plastic into their honeypots

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

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Mutation patterns in Arabidopsis centromeres

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

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Hubble completes 200,000 Earth orbits while studying a warped star explosion

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

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Northern Hemisphere trees can thrive in the Southern Hemisphere

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

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Asteroid impact reportedly flung rocks 120 kilometres from a lunar crater

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

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FDA approves Lilly’s once-weekly insulin for adults with type 2 diabetes

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

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Space Force opens new competition for satellite-control antennas

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

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Research facility reportedly built in 12 weeks and run entirely by AI

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

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Elsevier teams up with AI firm to extract chemical structure data

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

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PAG protein may offer a target for improving immunotherapy

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

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Delayed kidney rhythm may prevent overnight blood-pressure dip in a computer model

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.

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