# Science Social Trends & Public Discussions — 2026-09-29 01:30 UTC

> **Category:** Science  
> **Status:** Trending Up  
> **Timestamp:** 2026-09-29 01:30 UTC (2026-09-29T01:30:00Z)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/2026-09-29-01-30/non_crypto/science  
> **Overview Brief:** https://cryptitalk.com/2026-09-29-01-30/non_crypto.md  

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## 10-Minute Category Volume & Sentiment
- **Total Posts:** 38
- **Total Impressions:** 59.6K
- **Bullish / Positive:** 12
- **Bearish / Negative:** 5
- **Neutral:** 21

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## Engagement Analysis
Total Engagement - Comments: 59, Retweets: 184, Likes: 1978, Impressions: 59578


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## Cited Discussions & Public Evidence


### Discussion #1 by @AJamesMcCarthy
> **Author:** [@AJamesMcCarthy](https://x.com/AJamesMcCarthy)  
> **Metrics:** 1.5K likes · 82 retweets · 29 comments · 39.2K views  

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


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AJamesMcCarthy/status/2104694892891197847](https://x.com/AJamesMcCarthy/status/2104694892891197847)  


> 
> "Max was right next to me and caught 60fps footage of the transit! So cool."


### Discussion #2 by @konstructivizm
> **Author:** [@konstructivizm](https://x.com/konstructivizm)  
> **Metrics:** 268 likes · 36 retweets · 3 comments · 9.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-28T04:53:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/konstructivizm/status/2104434174115627334](https://x.com/konstructivizm/status/2104434174115627334)  


> 
> "Point Hubble at what looks like nothing—a dark sliver of sky no bigger than a grain of sand held at arm’s length, about one-tenth the width of the full Moon—and wait. In 2004 that patient stare produced the Hubble Ultra Deep Field: nearly 10,000 galaxies pouring out of a patch"


### Discussion #3 by @Cat5SMASHICANE
> **Author:** [@Cat5SMASHICANE](https://x.com/Cat5SMASHICANE)  
> **Metrics:** 41 likes · 38 retweets · 8 comments · 2.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-28T23:11:48+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Cat5SMASHICANE/status/2104710695447105771](https://x.com/Cat5SMASHICANE/status/2104710695447105771)  


> 
> "I swear that squid and octopi are put on this planet by aliens. We have a lot of strange species here, but they are just next level different. And the fact that an octopus is so smart only makes me think that even more."


### Discussion #4 by @abc7newsbayarea
> **Author:** [@abc7newsbayarea](https://x.com/abc7newsbayarea)  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 1.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-28T23:27:08+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/abc7newsbayarea/status/2104714554710032395](https://x.com/abc7newsbayarea/status/2104714554710032395)  


> 
> "Meteorologists confirmed conditions were deteriorating over the Baja California Peninsula as Hurricane Polo neared landfall on Monday, September 28.
Footage taken by Billy Wysinger shows Hurricane Hunters from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)"


### Discussion #5 by @9dudaduda9
> **Author:** [@9dudaduda9](https://x.com/9dudaduda9)  
> **Metrics:** 10 likes · 2 retweets · 1 comments · 630 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T00:13:23+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/9dudaduda9/status/2104726196219265159](https://x.com/9dudaduda9/status/2104726196219265159)  


> 
> "Successfully launched Starlink into orbit!"


### Discussion #6 by @perrymetzger
> **Author:** [@perrymetzger](https://x.com/perrymetzger)  
> **Metrics:** 12 likes · 2 retweets · 2 comments · 562 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T00:54:23+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/perrymetzger/status/2104736513460142175](https://x.com/perrymetzger/status/2104736513460142175)  


> 
> "Often I'll ask people blathering on about whether shrimp or LLMs or what have you are conscious to give me a good, solid definition of what they mean by “conscious” that I can check in an experiment. They basically never can do this.

They then try turning it around and say,"


### Discussion #7 by @HANDOLabs
> **Author:** [@HANDOLabs](https://x.com/HANDOLabs)  
> **Metrics:** 14 likes · 4 retweets · 3 comments · 399 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T01:26:34+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/HANDOLabs/status/2104744612082716881](https://x.com/HANDOLabs/status/2104744612082716881)  


> 
> "A closer look at a HANDO contribution.

Hand movements tracked. Actions labeled and timed. Researchers can locate a specific interaction within the recording and examine how it was performed.

The detail matters as much as the volume."


### Discussion #8 by @VminVsky
> **Author:** [@VminVsky](https://x.com/VminVsky)  
> **Metrics:** 6 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 376 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T00:37:07+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/VminVsky/status/2104732168811589826](https://x.com/VminVsky/status/2104732168811589826)  


> 
> "A lot of experts quoting probabilities for p(doom) have little to no forecasting background. 

We've repeatedly seen that experts have access to information that's relevant for a forecast, but produce uncalibrated forecasts themselves. 

For reference, here is Preseen's forecast"


### Discussion #9 by @sweetbabyrayes
> **Author:** [@sweetbabyrayes](https://x.com/sweetbabyrayes)  
> **Metrics:** 7 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 360 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T00:39:23+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/sweetbabyrayes/status/2104732736825033106](https://x.com/sweetbabyrayes/status/2104732736825033106)  


> 
> "Go look at the moon!!!!"


### Discussion #10 by @YutaKudo8
> **Author:** [@YutaKudo8](https://x.com/YutaKudo8)  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 3 retweets · 0 comments · 330 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T00:10:18+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/YutaKudo8/status/2104725419505426782](https://x.com/YutaKudo8/status/2104725419505426782)  


> 
> "My review article has been published. I provide a brief overview of the past and present of structural elucidation of micro-scale natural products.
Structural elucidation of micro-scale natural products through analytical and synthetic approaches"


### Discussion #11 by @aliast6469
> **Author:** [@aliast6469](https://x.com/aliast6469)  
> **Metrics:** 13 likes · 0 retweets · 3 comments · 323 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-28T23:30:03+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/aliast6469/status/2104715290596569490](https://x.com/aliast6469/status/2104715290596569490)  


> 
> "Been raining most the day here but there's nothing on the radar. It is a light rain but still."


### Discussion #12 by @bennash
> **Author:** [@bennash](https://x.com/bennash)  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 323 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T00:49:45+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/bennash/status/2104735347053572156](https://x.com/bennash/status/2104735347053572156)  


> 
> "Starship Makes History - Sept 28, 2026 Animated"


### Discussion #13 by @WBG_ClimateEnv
> **Author:** [@WBG_ClimateEnv](https://x.com/WBG_ClimateEnv)  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 307 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T00:30:05+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/WBG_ClimateEnv/status/2104730396240032155](https://x.com/WBG_ClimateEnv/status/2104730396240032155)  


> **Visual Context:** A side-by-side comparison labeled 'Then' (black and white historical photo showing boats docked at a harbor) and 'Now' (modern aerial view of the same location in Singapore with developed waterfront buildings).  

> 
> "Water security is about more than infrastructure. It’s about jobs, public health, resilience, & opportunity. Discover how #Singapore’s experience can inspire other countries to address water challenges  
blogs.worldbank.org/en/voices/turn
…#SingaporeWaterCenter #WaterForward"


### Discussion #14 by @alexboge
> **Author:** [@alexboge](https://x.com/alexboge)  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 289 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T01:07:05+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/alexboge/status/2104739707532046799](https://x.com/alexboge/status/2104739707532046799)  


> 
> "This is one of the most specular timelapse videos I’ve seen in a while. Beautiful. The stars reflecting at night are nice, then the planes and satellites, and finally the star trails… awesome!"


### Discussion #15 by @Trendsmp4
> **Author:** [@Trendsmp4](https://x.com/Trendsmp4)  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 245 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T00:17:18+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Trendsmp4/status/2104727180097761508](https://x.com/Trendsmp4/status/2104727180097761508)  


> 
> "Multiple grafting techniques a once"


### Discussion #16 by @MineralCup
> **Author:** [@MineralCup](https://x.com/MineralCup)  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 5 retweets · 0 comments · 197 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T01:12:38+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MineralCup/status/2104741107099734402](https://x.com/MineralCup/status/2104741107099734402)  


> 
> "#MinCup26 SEMI-FINALS!!!

It's showdown of the soft and cubical as coppery #Cuprite and salty #Halite compete for a spot in the finals! Both are worthy, but only one can have your vote.

VOTE: 
mineralcup.org/2026/vote-resu
… 
RESULTS:  
mineralcup.org/2026/vote-resu
…"


### Discussion #17 by @StarAdvertiser
> **Author:** [@StarAdvertiser](https://x.com/StarAdvertiser)  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 194 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T01:00:09+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/StarAdvertiser/status/2104737963062006000](https://x.com/StarAdvertiser/status/2104737963062006000)  


> 
> "Some #Molokai residents are on edge after an interim state rule aimed at protecting the island from invasive coconut rhinoceros beetles expired on Wednesday.

More: 
808ne.ws/4hhRA55 
#StarAdvertiser #HInews"


### Discussion #18 by @iamtobi
> **Author:** [@iamtobi](https://x.com/iamtobi)  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 188 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T00:45:14+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/iamtobi/status/2104734211605418085](https://x.com/iamtobi/status/2104734211605418085)  


> 
> "Was für tolle Fotos vom Start des Starship!"


### Discussion #19 by @ElSudcalif
> **Author:** [@ElSudcalif](https://x.com/ElSudcalif)  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 167 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T01:00:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ElSudcalif/status/2104737933664411884](https://x.com/ElSudcalif/status/2104737933664411884)  


> 
> "La marea alta ya provoca inundaciones y desbordamientos del mar en Punta Abreojos, en la costa del Pacífico de Baja California Sur, ante los efectos del huracán Polo. :  Cortesía / Edith Aguilar"


### Discussion #20 by @CorinaJReid
> **Author:** [@CorinaJReid](https://x.com/CorinaJReid)  
> **Metrics:** 6 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 148 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T00:59:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CorinaJReid/status/2104737676289061209](https://x.com/CorinaJReid/status/2104737676289061209)  


> 
> "The #HarvestMoon that kept on ! #NLwx #ShareYourWeather 
@weathernetwork"


### Discussion #21 by @keep_science
> **Author:** [@keep_science](https://x.com/keep_science)  
> **Metrics:** 6 likes · 3 retweets · 1 comments · 137 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T00:57:39+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/keep_science/status/2104737334247727394](https://x.com/keep_science/status/2104737334247727394)  


> 
> "Just a few days ago, and before the rainy days begin in Guayaquil, a pair of capuchin monkeys appeared at this camera trap station

And as we have mentioned in previous records, at this time of year, water becomes a scarce resource, so some"


### Discussion #22 by @upuknews1
> **Author:** [@upuknews1](https://x.com/upuknews1)  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 128 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T00:57:47+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/upuknews1/status/2104737367265562886](https://x.com/upuknews1/status/2104737367265562886)  


> 
> "#WATCH : MYSTERIOUS ‘UFO’ SPOTTED BEHIND STARSHIP DURING TEST FLIGHT

A pale-blue light forming a curved streak was captured behind SpaceX’s Starship during its latest flight, triggering speculation online. Some viewers suggested it could be the International Space Station, but"


### Discussion #23 by @reddit
> **Author:** [@reddit](https://x.com/reddit)  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 100 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T01:37:55.956000+00:00  



> 
> "NASA’s New Horizons mission may shut down two instruments over lack of funding Decision risks “incalculable loss” of data from the edge of the Sun’s influence, scientists say"


### Discussion #24 by @reddit
> **Author:** [@reddit](https://x.com/reddit)  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 100 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T01:32:14.400000+00:00  



> 
> "Integrating Kinetics into Synthetic Studies via Adaptable Concentration-Dependent Yield Analysis"


### Discussion #25 by @BradAnderson_WX
> **Author:** [@BradAnderson_WX](https://x.com/BradAnderson_WX)  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 94 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T01:00:55+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BradAnderson_WX/status/2104738155911909875](https://x.com/BradAnderson_WX/status/2104738155911909875)  


> 
> "Here are your high temperatures from across the state today! #NEwx"


### Discussion #26 by @kengermann
> **Author:** [@kengermann](https://x.com/kengermann)  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 92 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-28T23:33:31+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/kengermann/status/2104716161237782998](https://x.com/kengermann/status/2104716161237782998)  


> 
> "Starship performs its orbital insertion burn and enters orbit of Earth for the first time"


### Discussion #27 by @dhdl3850jh
> **Author:** [@dhdl3850jh](https://x.com/dhdl3850jh)  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 91 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T00:15:45+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/dhdl3850jh/status/2104726791726506357](https://x.com/dhdl3850jh/status/2104726791726506357)  


> 
> "아스팔트 위를 달리는 기계가 비로소 
스스로의 상처를 핥기 시작했습니다. 
매연을 뿜어내며 문명을 질주하던 자동차가, 
이제는 도시의 숨통을 틔우는 가장 작은 숲을 품고 
도로 위를 청소합니다.

한국기계연구원이 선보인 공기정화 자동차는 
단순한 기술적 진보를 넘어, 
인간이 남긴 흔적을"


### Discussion #28 by @TinaHar5315
> **Author:** [@TinaHar5315](https://x.com/TinaHar5315)  
> **Metrics:** 8 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 86 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T01:12:20+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TinaHar5315/status/2104741031568613518](https://x.com/TinaHar5315/status/2104741031568613518)  


> 
> "The endless journey of our solar system around the core."


### Discussion #29 by @Nakamoto1
> **Author:** [@Nakamoto1](https://x.com/Nakamoto1)  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 69 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T01:01:11+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Nakamoto1/status/2104738223075537234](https://x.com/Nakamoto1/status/2104738223075537234)  


> 
> "Multiple lunar nights. South pole."


### Discussion #30 by @latitud_W
> **Author:** [@latitud_W](https://x.com/latitud_W)  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 59 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T00:39:12+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/latitud_W/status/2104732690251382865](https://x.com/latitud_W/status/2104732690251382865)  


> 
> "Apenas un mes después de las devastadoras inundaciones que dejaron una profunda crisis en Nepal, las lluvias regresaron con fuerza este fin de semana y volvieron a poner al país en alerta.
Reuters
#Nepal #Lluvias #Inundaciones #Asia #Clima #LatitudW"


### Discussion #31 by @chloemortedz
> **Author:** [@chloemortedz](https://x.com/chloemortedz)  
> **Metrics:** 6 likes · 1 retweets · 5 comments · 51 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T01:25:13+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/chloemortedz/status/2104744271198986744](https://x.com/chloemortedz/status/2104744271198986744)  


> 
> "Does anyone know what plant this is?  Can anyone identify it for me?"


### Discussion #32 by @HosseinMok
> **Author:** [@HosseinMok](https://x.com/HosseinMok)  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 35 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T00:30:41+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/HosseinMok/status/2104730549814497591](https://x.com/HosseinMok/status/2104730549814497591)  


> 
> "How accurately can you measure something in 3D using just what you already have, no fancy equipment?

Within a few millimetres? 

Stay tuned."


### Discussion #33 by @JundoHud
> **Author:** [@JundoHud](https://x.com/JundoHud)  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 31 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T01:16:41+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/JundoHud/status/2104742125795749983](https://x.com/JundoHud/status/2104742125795749983)  


> 
> "Starship reached orbit on its 14th flight 

26 Starlink V3 satellites deployed successfully

Each satellite offers ~1 Tbps downlink and 160 Gbps uplink

~10x downlink and 22x uplink improvement over V2 Mini

V3 satellites are too large for Falcon 9, requiring Starship

Ship 41"


### Discussion #34 by @TinaHar5315
> **Author:** [@TinaHar5315](https://x.com/TinaHar5315)  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 31 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T01:09:07+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TinaHar5315/status/2104740220042400063](https://x.com/TinaHar5315/status/2104740220042400063)  


> 
> "The cosmos is within us. We are made of star stuff. We are a way for the cosmos to know itself.

— Carl Sagan"


### Discussion #35 by @TinaHar5315
> **Author:** [@TinaHar5315](https://x.com/TinaHar5315)  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 28 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T01:08:11+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TinaHar5315/status/2104739986553659553](https://x.com/TinaHar5315/status/2104739986553659553)  


> 
> "Boomerang Nebula"


### Discussion #36 by @edgehead1144
> **Author:** [@edgehead1144](https://x.com/edgehead1144)  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 28 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T00:54:37+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/edgehead1144/status/2104736570515616073](https://x.com/edgehead1144/status/2104736570515616073)  


> 
> "NORTH 

#kilauea"


### Discussion #37 by @jilyannori
> **Author:** [@jilyannori](https://x.com/jilyannori)  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 24 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T01:15:05+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/jilyannori/status/2104741723876606405](https://x.com/jilyannori/status/2104741723876606405)  


> 
> "That weird little wind-up wiggle before launch gets me every time.
Seriously worth turning the volume up just for the tiny landing thud."


### Discussion #38 by @RickMcCracken
> **Author:** [@RickMcCracken](https://x.com/RickMcCracken)  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 4 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T01:36:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/RickMcCracken/status/2104746991523959242](https://x.com/RickMcCracken/status/2104746991523959242)  


> 
> "I wonder how many civilizations are in that one picture."