# Science Social Trends & Public Discussions — 2026-09-28 23:40 UTC

> **Category:** Science  
> **Status:** Trending Up  
> **Timestamp:** 2026-09-28 23:40 UTC (2026-09-28T23:40:00Z)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/2026-09-28-23-40/non_crypto/science  
> **Overview Brief:** https://cryptitalk.com/2026-09-28-23-40/non_crypto.md  

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## 10-Minute Category Volume & Sentiment
- **Total Posts:** 30
- **Total Impressions:** 235.5K
- **Bullish / Positive:** 8
- **Bearish / Negative:** 7
- **Neutral:** 15

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## Engagement Analysis
Total Engagement - Comments: 77, Retweets: 913, Likes: 5233, Impressions: 235499


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## Cited Discussions & Public Evidence


### Discussion #1 by @Steveharrirsut
> **Author:** [@Steveharrirsut](https://x.com/Steveharrirsut)  
> **Metrics:** 3.5K likes · 167 retweets · 31 comments · 118.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-28T14:58:16+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Steveharrirsut/status/2104586495352791173](https://x.com/Steveharrirsut/status/2104586495352791173)  


> **Visual Context:** A lineup of six Statue of Liberty replicas illustrates her natural color evolution from fresh copper (October 1886), through early oxidation (1887), dark brown copper (1891), patina formation beginning (1896), mostly green (1906), to fully developed patina (1926). The visual sequence supports the post's claim that the iconic green hue came from oxidation rather than paint, showing the statue's real-world transformation over four decades against the New York City skyline.  

> 
> "It wasn’t painted green — oxidation did this."


### Discussion #2 by @wni_jp
> **Author:** [@wni_jp](https://x.com/wni_jp)  
> **Metrics:** 750 likes · 587 retweets · 6 comments · 70.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-28T20:27:56+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/wni_jp/status/2104669457985700161](https://x.com/wni_jp/status/2104669457985700161)  


> **Visual Context:** A Japanese weather forecast map ("全国の天気 29日(火)") for Tuesday the 29th shows rain expected across most of western and eastern Japan, including Tokyo (22°C), Osaka (22°C), Nagoya (23°C), and Fukuoka (27°C), with sunny skies only in northern areas like Sapporo (31°C), Sendai (24°C), and Aomori (18°C), directly illustrating the post's warning about widespread rain from an autumn rain front and moist air from Typhoon 26.  

> 
> "【今日の天気予報】
Today, the 29th (Tuesday), the autumn rain front will stall along Japan's southern coast, and warm, moist air around Typhoon 26 will flow in, making it more active. Rain is expected over a wide area from western to eastern Japan, and it may intensify locally,"


### Discussion #3 by @NightSkyToday
> **Author:** [@NightSkyToday](https://x.com/NightSkyToday)  
> **Metrics:** 329 likes · 71 retweets · 5 comments · 9.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-28T04:28:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NightSkyToday/status/2104427882596741423](https://x.com/NightSkyToday/status/2104427882596741423)  


> 
> "Orion"


### Discussion #4 by @konstructivizm
> **Author:** [@konstructivizm](https://x.com/konstructivizm)  
> **Metrics:** 171 likes · 27 retweets · 10 comments · 9.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-28T18:53:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/konstructivizm/status/2104645566768783710](https://x.com/konstructivizm/status/2104645566768783710)  


> 
> "The Starship Flight 14 mission has successfully launched! 

The SpaceX Starship S41 spacecraft has reached Earth orbit for the first time. 

Welcome to the era of Starship orbital flights!"


### Discussion #5 by @NWSWPC
> **Author:** [@NWSWPC](https://x.com/NWSWPC)  
> **Metrics:** 51 likes · 19 retweets · 1 comments · 8.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-28T20:13:42+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NWSWPC/status/2104665875227758614](https://x.com/NWSWPC/status/2104665875227758614)  


> 
> "A MODERATE risk is in effect in our Day 2 Excessive Rainfall Outlook. More details: 
wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/qpf/excessive_
…"


### Discussion #6 by @MarioNawfal
> **Author:** [@MarioNawfal](https://x.com/MarioNawfal)  
> **Metrics:** 10 likes · 3 retweets · 5 comments · 7.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-28T23:43:43+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MarioNawfal/status/2104718729435132100](https://x.com/MarioNawfal/status/2104718729435132100)  


> 
> "“OH SHIT, it’s an earthquake!”

Residents in Tokyo were shaken awake early this morning after a magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck. 

It was originally reported as a 5.1, but the Japan Meteorological Agency nudged the number down. 

No reports of tsunamis or significant damage."


### Discussion #7 by @NWSWPC
> **Author:** [@NWSWPC](https://x.com/NWSWPC)  
> **Metrics:** 5 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 2.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-28T23:31:17+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NWSWPC/status/2104715602355003759](https://x.com/NWSWPC/status/2104715602355003759)  


> **Visual Context:** This National Weather Service radar reflectivity composite (dated 260928/2328, or September 28, 2026 at 23:28 UTC) from WPC MPD #1389 shows scattered flash flooding continuing across the highlighted magenta-outlined region covering northwest Arizona into Utah, with intense storm cells visible near Las Vegas. The map displays precipitation intensity using standard NWS color coding, with the most severe storms (red/orange cores) tracking through southern Nevada and northern Arizona.  

> 
> "#WPC_MD 1389 affecting Northwest Arizona into Utah, #utwx #azwx #nvwx #cawx, 
wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/metwatch/metwa
…"


### Discussion #8 by @sengokuixaotome
> **Author:** [@sengokuixaotome](https://x.com/sengokuixaotome)  
> **Metrics:** 323 likes · 17 retweets · 0 comments · 1.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-28T20:12:49+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/sengokuixaotome/status/2104665654691541354](https://x.com/sengokuixaotome/status/2104665654691541354)  


> 
> "Good morning. We encountered two cats 𓃠

An earthquake  with epicenter in southern Ibaraki Prefecture, maximum intensity 4 in Ibaraki and Saitama Prefectures, magnitude 4.9  It seems the sudden "whoosh" sound during my walk was the earthquake  I was walking so I didn't"


### Discussion #9 by @defense_civil25
> **Author:** [@defense_civil25](https://x.com/defense_civil25)  
> **Metrics:** 22 likes · 4 retweets · 1 comments · 1.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-28T23:19:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/defense_civil25/status/2104712517528539588](https://x.com/defense_civil25/status/2104712517528539588)  


> **Visual Context:** This infographic showcases the SpaceX Starship as the "World's Largest Rocket," detailing its 123-meter total height with a 50m Starship upper stage and 73m Super Heavy booster, along with specifications like Raptor 2 engines producing 2,300 kN thrust each. The diagram visually emphasizes the rocket's massive scale compared to a human (1.8m), supporting the post's comparison to Apollo rockets and its hopeful anticipation for lunar missions.  

> 
> "Way Bigger than those Apollo rockets. Hopefully these will get us to the Moon, for real this time…."


### Discussion #10 by @reddit
> **Author:** [@reddit](https://x.com/reddit)  
> **Metrics:** 10 likes · 0 retweets · 4 comments · 1.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-26T01:27:31.348000+00:00  



> 
> "Is dechlorinator bad for triops/fairy shrimp/etc?

Popular on Reddit right now"


### Discussion #11 by @elcolombiano
> **Author:** [@elcolombiano](https://x.com/elcolombiano)  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 941 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-28T22:59:25+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/elcolombiano/status/2104707582677930426](https://x.com/elcolombiano/status/2104707582677930426)  


> 
> "Do dogs understand us? Study explains how the canine brain works in response to words"


### Discussion #12 by @NWSVegas
> **Author:** [@NWSVegas](https://x.com/NWSVegas)  
> **Metrics:** 7 likes · 1 retweets · 1 comments · 918 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-28T23:05:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NWSVegas/status/2104708996313895378](https://x.com/NWSVegas/status/2104708996313895378)  


> 
> "Severe Thunderstorm Warning    

Mohave County including Meadview, South Cove, & Grand Canyon Ranch. 

 Until 4:30 PM

 60mph wind gusts & small hail possible. Seek shelter until the storm passes! If boating near South Cove- find shelter now! #nvwx #azwx"


### Discussion #13 by @lamps_apple
> **Author:** [@lamps_apple](https://x.com/lamps_apple)  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 458 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-28T23:15:52+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/lamps_apple/status/2104711718567817445](https://x.com/lamps_apple/status/2104711718567817445)  


> 
> "NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins, commander, waves from a T-38 jet during crew arrival for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 mission at the Shuttle Landing Facility at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026"


### Discussion #14 by @Notsu311406
> **Author:** [@Notsu311406](https://x.com/Notsu311406)  
> **Metrics:** 7 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 388 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-28T23:16:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Notsu311406/status/2104711756400693733](https://x.com/Notsu311406/status/2104711756400693733)  


> **Visual Context:** A TradingView chart displays ChainLink/TetherUS (LINK/USDT) at 15.320, up +9.24% (+1.296), featuring candlestick data with SMA 20, 50, and 100 moving averages.  

> 
> "Escape velocity ..."


### Discussion #15 by @tanzela__
> **Author:** [@tanzela__](https://x.com/tanzela__)  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 3 retweets · 3 comments · 354 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-28T22:17:10+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/tanzela__/status/2104696946371985628](https://x.com/tanzela__/status/2104696946371985628)  


> 
> "Why does the night sky feel so soothing?

The night sky often feels calming, not just because of the air temperature alone, but because of its psychological effects and the atmosphere it creates.

Some of the reasons:"


### Discussion #16 by @Sausius_wx
> **Author:** [@Sausius_wx](https://x.com/Sausius_wx)  
> **Metrics:** 10 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 348 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-28T22:55:06+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Sausius_wx/status/2104706492863480191](https://x.com/Sausius_wx/status/2104706492863480191)  


> 
> "Hurricane Nolo is now being increasingly picked up by wind shear (and resulting ventilation). The eye has collapsed and the CDO is becoming incraesingly ragged and asymmetrical. The latest advisory intensity is still 125 kts, which is reasonable but only cause of inertia."


### Discussion #17 by @LisaTeachman
> **Author:** [@LisaTeachman](https://x.com/LisaTeachman)  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 1 retweets · 1 comments · 310 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-28T22:31:04+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/LisaTeachman/status/2104700445360795768](https://x.com/LisaTeachman/status/2104700445360795768)  


> 
> "STORM TRACK 3 FORECAST:  Heavy rainfall tracks into the state and brings a concern for flooding the next few days. Tracking each round hour by hour and when storms might turn severe in your updated forecast below.
ksn.com/weather/weathe
…
@KSNStormTrack3
 @KSNNews
 #kswx #okwx"


### Discussion #18 by @TeslaHype
> **Author:** [@TeslaHype](https://x.com/TeslaHype)  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 305 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-28T22:54:35+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TeslaHype/status/2104706364941467664](https://x.com/TeslaHype/status/2104706364941467664)  


> 
> "These launches will be hourly in the future"


### Discussion #19 by @RPC_reptiles
> **Author:** [@RPC_reptiles](https://x.com/RPC_reptiles)  
> **Metrics:** 14 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 304 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-28T21:59:03+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/RPC_reptiles/status/2104692388665160010](https://x.com/RPC_reptiles/status/2104692388665160010)  


> 
> "リッジのオスってなんでか分からないけど、マウスやウズラなんかの肉類しかほぼ食べない時期があるよね…なんでだろ？

メスはなんでも良く食べるんだけどねぇ…

#毎日リッジ#リッジテールモニター#リッジテールモニター普及委員会"


### Discussion #20 by @ntexasweather
> **Author:** [@ntexasweather](https://x.com/ntexasweather)  
> **Metrics:** 7 likes · 1 retweets · 1 comments · 298 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-28T23:32:16+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ntexasweather/status/2104715845813596362](https://x.com/ntexasweather/status/2104715845813596362)  


> **Visual Context:** A 7-Day Precipitation weather map of Texas from Pivotal Weather, valid through October 5, 2026, showing rainfall totals ranging from 0.8 to 9.4 inches across the region.  

> 
> "Confidence continues to increase in a region wide submerging of rain starting Wendsday night, with flooding a major concern as 3-7in of rain could fall in a short period on dry soils unable of absorbing efficiently, along with possible severe weather with the storms. Be prepared!"


### Discussion #21 by @SBCounty
> **Author:** [@SBCounty](https://x.com/SBCounty)  
> **Metrics:** 5 likes · 3 retweets · 0 comments · 298 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-28T22:23:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/SBCounty/status/2104698414797852983](https://x.com/SBCounty/status/2104698414797852983)  


> **Visual Context:** A weather radar map displays a severe storm system over the area between Las Vegas, Bullhead City, and Needles, with a gray polygon highlighting the affected region.  

> 
> "The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Essex and the area near Highway 95 and I-40. The warning is in effect until 6:30 p.m. Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Find an alternate route. #flashflood #floodsafety #weatheralert"


### Discussion #22 by @darenyoong
> **Author:** [@darenyoong](https://x.com/darenyoong)  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 220 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-28T23:17:58+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/darenyoong/status/2104712248044535926](https://x.com/darenyoong/status/2104712248044535926)  


> **Visual Context:** A SpaceX rocket lifts off from a coastal launch pad, with massive billowing clouds of white exhaust smoke surrounding it against a backdrop of blue sky and ocean.  

> 
> "Amazing views from Starship Flight 14's day time launch!"


### Discussion #23 by @ExplorersWeb
> **Author:** [@ExplorersWeb](https://x.com/ExplorersWeb)  
> **Metrics:** 6 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 196 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-28T22:41:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ExplorersWeb/status/2104702955039371345](https://x.com/ExplorersWeb/status/2104702955039371345)  


> 
> "Manaslu's two worst days ever came exactly 40 years apart, when avalanches hit the same vulnerable location: mid-mountain camps at 6,500-6,800m."


### Discussion #24 by @MarioNawfal
> **Author:** [@MarioNawfal](https://x.com/MarioNawfal)  
> **Metrics:** 11 likes · 3 retweets · 7 comments · 167 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-28T23:47:38+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MarioNawfal/status/2104719716166029815](https://x.com/MarioNawfal/status/2104719716166029815)  


> 
> "“OH SHIT, it’s an earthquake!”

Residents in Tokyo were shaken awake early this morning after a magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck. 

It was originally reported as a 5.1, but the Japan Meteorological Agency nudged the number down. 

No reports of tsunamis or significant damage."


### Discussion #25 by @econewsES
> **Author:** [@econewsES](https://x.com/econewsES)  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 153 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-28T21:06:31+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/econewsES/status/2104679167568515533](https://x.com/econewsES/status/2104679167568515533)  


> 
> "¿Cómo se produce el biocombustible que usa tu auto todos los días?  Santa Fe es el motor de la producción de biodiesel, el biocombustible que está presente en todo el gasoil nacional: la Provincia concentra más del 80% de la capacidad de producción del país. 

 Desde la"


### Discussion #26 by @doollynoted
> **Author:** [@doollynoted](https://x.com/doollynoted)  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 150 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-28T22:59:46+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/doollynoted/status/2104707670095900933](https://x.com/doollynoted/status/2104707670095900933)  


> 
> "OCTOPUS PLAYS WITH DIVER: Scuba diver bonds with a giant octopus as tentacles wrap their arms in curious play.

[wildlife • octopus]"


### Discussion #27 by @ColinEdsman
> **Author:** [@ColinEdsman](https://x.com/ColinEdsman)  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 105 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-28T23:19:12+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ColinEdsman/status/2104712560461185318](https://x.com/ColinEdsman/status/2104712560461185318)  


> 
> "Blast off!!!"


### Discussion #28 by @BLMIdaho
> **Author:** [@BLMIdaho](https://x.com/BLMIdaho)  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 105 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-28T22:00:39+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BLMIdaho/status/2104692791531987351](https://x.com/BLMIdaho/status/2104692791531987351)  


> 
> "To improve fish passage and provide access to clean and cool habitats for spawning and rearing, we're temporarily closing the Big Creek Site starting today and ending Nov. 30th.

Learn more: 
ow.ly/psmC50ZSpL6"


### Discussion #29 by @Harshitay2s
> **Author:** [@Harshitay2s](https://x.com/Harshitay2s)  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 11 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-28T23:30:19+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Harshitay2s/status/2104715356158013672](https://x.com/Harshitay2s/status/2104715356158013672)  


> 
> "बिहार के समस्तीपुर में दिखा वाटरस्पाउट

26 सितंबर को मोहीउद्दीननगर इलाके में
 आसमान से जमीन तक जुड़ा ऐसा दुर्लभ नजारा देखने को मिला।

घूमता हुआ ये जल बवंडर कुछ देर तक लोगों के लिए आकर्षण का केंद्र बना रहा। 

क्या आपने कभी ऐसा नजारा देखा है?"


### Discussion #30 by @AkiraRyukyu
> **Author:** [@AkiraRyukyu](https://x.com/AkiraRyukyu)  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 2 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-28T23:28:42+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AkiraRyukyu/status/2104714950044418416](https://x.com/AkiraRyukyu/status/2104714950044418416)  


> 
> "reusable skills could matter more than raw trajectory volume for scaling capable robots"