05:32 <Curie> NASA Science | APOD: 2026 October 17 - 3D 67P Jerry Bonnell · 1h ago · 1 min read APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 17… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. 3D 67P Explanation: Put […] Read full story

09:33 <Curie> Live Science | Has there ever been a mountain taller than Everest? Joshua Rapp Learn · 33m ago · 5 min read Mount Everest may be the king of the planet today, but has Earth ever thrust a larger mountain from its surface? Read full story

09:33 <Curie> Live Science | New 4,300-mile-long internet cable will shuttle data along the ocean floor at 1 million gigabits per second Owen Hughes · 33m ago · 3 min read Petal, the world's first petabit transoceanic fiber cable, could theoretically support simultaneous music streaming for 75% of the world's population. Read full story

11:37 <Curie> Live Science | Is the brain actually 2 nervous systems smooshed together? A new study claims it is. Kenna Hughes-Castleberry · 37m ago · 6 min read A recent study may reshape our understanding of brain evolution and open new avenues for studying neurological diseases. Read full story

11:39 <Quasar> Space | The Orionid meteor shower peaks next week! Here's what to expect Anthony Wood · 1h ago · 2 min read The Orionid meteor shower peaks overnight on Oct. 21-22, bringing a spectacular display of shooting stars to the autumn sky. Read full story

12:35 <Curie> Live Science | California redwoods are struggling in the heat — and it's not clear how much damage is being done Sarah Wild · 50m ago · 5 min read When temperatures rise, California redwoods slow down their rate of photosynthesis, a discovery that could have implications for the long-term survival of the iconic species. Read full story

12:38 <Quasar> Space | 'Lanterns' shocking finale left us with a lot of unanswered questions for a potential season 2 Jeff Spry · 38m ago · 6 min read John Stewart goes rogue in Sector 2814 and embraces fear hopefully leading into season 2 Read full story

14:30 <Quasar> ScienceDaily | James Webb reveals a strange bulge in an alien planet's atmosphere 19h ago · 8 min read Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have discovered that a distant alien planet's atmosphere is surprisingly lopsided. Located 1,300 light-years away, the scorching gas giant WASP-17b experiences powerful winds that redistribute heat, causing one side of its atmosphere to bulge outward. A groundbreaking new mapping technique revealed these hi... Read full story

14:30 <Quasar> ScienceDaily | NASA’s Webb reveals the wild weather of a mysterious world 20 light-years away 6h ago · 9 min read NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has revealed that a turbulent world 20 light-years away has a surprisingly orderly weather system, with three recurring atmospheric states driven by temperature changes and shifting clouds. The breakthrough gives scientists a powerful new tool for uncovering weather patterns on distant worlds and understanding the conditi... Read full story

14:30 <Quasar> ScienceDaily | Brain cells meant to protect us may be fueling cognitive decline 5h ago · 8 min read Scientists have uncovered a surprising cause of age-related cognitive decline involving brain cells previously thought to be entirely beneficial. As these cells become dysfunctional, they can produce abnormal amounts of myelin, disrupting nerve fibers and potentially contributing to worsening memory and thinking skills. Read full story

14:30 <Quasar> ScienceDaily | This bird flies thousands of miles, but its wings have a catch 5h ago · 6 min read Scientists have uncovered an unexpected trade-off in the wings of the European nightjar, a bird that migrates thousands of kilometers but sacrifices high-speed flight efficiency to hunt insects with remarkable agility. Even more surprisingly, it generates thrust on the upward wingbeat, a technique that could inspire new flying technologies. Read full story

14:30 <Quasar> ScienceDaily | SpaceX just delivered some very strange cargo to the International Space Station 18h ago · 4 min read SpaceX just delivered some surprisingly strange cargo to the International Space Station, including tiny brain models, 3D heart tissue, and technology for making artificial retinas in space. Scientists hope these experiments could unlock new ways to treat devastating brain diseases, restore eyesight, and test future medicines. The shipment also includes m... Read full story

14:30 <Quasar> ScienceDaily | NASA’s Roman Space Telescope exceeds expectations by nearly 30% 5h ago · 8 min read NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has exceeded expectations after engineers made incredibly tiny adjustments to sharpen its view of the universe. By moving a mirror just one-sixteenth the width of a human hair, the team helped bring its powerful instruments into near-perfect alignment. Roman’s Wide Field Instrument now produces image quality nearly... Read full story

14:30 <Quasar> ScienceDaily | Scientists predicted doomsday for November 13, 2026. Should we be worried? 16h ago · 7 min read In 1960, scientists predicted that runaway population growth would bring humanity to the brink of destruction on November 13, 2026, and their mathematical forecasts remained surprisingly accurate for decades. But as birth rates declined and population growth slowed, the terrifying prediction unraveled, revealing how even convincing scientific models can f... Read full story

14:30 <Quasar> ScienceDaily | Scientists discover how deep sleep builds muscle, burns fat, and boosts the brain 13h ago · 10 min read Scientists have discovered a surprising two-way relationship between sleep and growth hormone, revealing how the brain carefully balances physical recovery with wakefulness. The findings could help explain why poor sleep harms metabolism and brain health, potentially opening the door to new treatments for sleep and neurological disorders. Read full story

14:38 <Quasar> Space | Our curated list of star projectors to turn your home into a planetarium Chris McMullen · 38m ago · 1 min read Want a star projector that isn't just mood lighting? We have rounded up six scientifically accurate models that are sure to excite and educate. Read full story

14:38 <Quasar> Space | This Week In Space podcast: Episode 232 — The Lunar Dump Space.com Staff · 20m ago · 4 min read Over 800 GB of Moon Data Read full story

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