# Science Social Trends & Public Discussions — 2026-09-29 17:40 UTC

> **Category:** Science  
> **Status:** Trending Up  
> **Timestamp:** 2026-09-29 17:40 UTC (2026-09-29T17:40:00Z)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/2026-09-29-17-40/non_crypto/science  
> **Overview Brief:** https://cryptitalk.com/2026-09-29-17-40/non_crypto.md  

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## 10-Minute Category Volume & Sentiment
- **Total Posts:** 21
- **Total Impressions:** 141.5K
- **Bullish / Positive:** 9
- **Bearish / Negative:** 2
- **Neutral:** 10

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## Engagement Analysis
Total Engagement - Comments: 91, Retweets: 126, Likes: 1556, Impressions: 141531


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## Cited Discussions & Public Evidence


### Discussion #1 by @reddit
> **Author:** [@reddit](https://x.com/reddit)  
> **Metrics:** 1.1K likes · 10 retweets · 45 comments · 107.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T15:24:38.054000+00:00  



> 
> "NASA's VIEW program running on an UNIVAC 1108 to help Apollo astronauts to pre-visualize what they will see during their missions

Popular on Reddit right now"


### Discussion #2 by @RickD_GK
> **Author:** [@RickD_GK](https://x.com/RickD_GK)  
> **Metrics:** 367 likes · 99 retweets · 37 comments · 25.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T13:28:27+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/RickD_GK/status/2104926278876823988](https://x.com/RickD_GK/status/2104926278876823988)  


> 
> "This is so freaking sweet!

Physics can be mind boggling, and cool.  I am going to have to try and build this with my young son."


### Discussion #3 by @NWSWPC
> **Author:** [@NWSWPC](https://x.com/NWSWPC)  
> **Metrics:** 6 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 2.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T17:32:01+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NWSWPC/status/2104987575362453835](https://x.com/NWSWPC/status/2104987575362453835)  


> 
> "#WPC_MD 1398 affecting Southern and Eastern AZ...Much of NM...Far Western TX, #txwx #nmwx #azwx, 
wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/metwatch/metwa
…"


### Discussion #4 by @WeatherNation
> **Author:** [@WeatherNation](https://x.com/WeatherNation)  
> **Metrics:** 11 likes · 3 retweets · 1 comments · 1.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T17:00:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/WeatherNation/status/2104979519027523845](https://x.com/WeatherNation/status/2104979519027523845)  


> 
> "WHOA When it rains, it POURS in the Southwest 

Hurricane Polo has battered the Tropics and is now making landfall in the States, surging tons of moisture into the Southwest.  Large portions of the Southwest and South Central will experience heavy downpours and localized"


### Discussion #5 by @RT_Visual_on_X
> **Author:** [@RT_Visual_on_X](https://x.com/RT_Visual_on_X)  
> **Metrics:** 17 likes · 4 retweets · 1 comments · 1.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T17:35:35+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/RT_Visual_on_X/status/2104988473866231949](https://x.com/RT_Visual_on_X/status/2104988473866231949)  


> 
> "CHINA RAINBOW forms PERFECT 360-DEGREE CIRCLE with WATERFALL slicing through MIDDLE"


### Discussion #6 by @leggedrobotics
> **Author:** [@leggedrobotics](https://x.com/leggedrobotics)  
> **Metrics:** 14 likes · 2 retweets · 1 comments · 912 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T16:29:13+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/leggedrobotics/status/2104971771531190310](https://x.com/leggedrobotics/status/2104971771531190310)  


> 
> "We achieved high-speed rough-terrain locomotion on ANYmal with an automatic curriculum.

LP-ACRL automatically samples terrain types, levels, and velocity commands at the correct time based on policy performance, without predefining an order.
sites.google.com/view/lp-acrlRAL 2026"


### Discussion #7 by @aleqth
> **Author:** [@aleqth](https://x.com/aleqth)  
> **Metrics:** 11 likes · 1 retweets · 2 comments · 609 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T07:20:43+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/aleqth/status/2104833739138519473](https://x.com/aleqth/status/2104833739138519473)  


> 
> "I wanna go to space"


### Discussion #8 by @alexeixbt
> **Author:** [@alexeixbt](https://x.com/alexeixbt)  
> **Metrics:** 14 likes · 2 retweets · 1 comments · 552 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T17:30:34+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/alexeixbt/status/2104987209392623927](https://x.com/alexeixbt/status/2104987209392623927)  


> 
> "it doesn't matter how old you are; all that matters is how many times you have done the new task.

your brain is flexible. it's not fixed. each time you learn something, perform it, or make new choices, your brain strengthens its connections. 

that's the principle of"


### Discussion #9 by @ENNEPS
> **Author:** [@ENNEPS](https://x.com/ENNEPS)  
> **Metrics:** 12 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 348 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T17:23:31+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ENNEPS/status/2104985434975613328](https://x.com/ENNEPS/status/2104985434975613328)  


> 
> "Join us LIVE Today, September 29th,  from 2:00 p.m. CDT / 19:00 UTC on 
@NASASpaceflight
  Starbase Live stream for a special post Flight 14 Raptorside Chat.
We’ll discuss all the latest developments at Starbase and beyond, and try to answer any questions you may have!"


### Discussion #10 by @JerrySteffen
> **Author:** [@JerrySteffen](https://x.com/JerrySteffen)  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 334 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T15:53:17+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/JerrySteffen/status/2104962730717524435](https://x.com/JerrySteffen/status/2104962730717524435)  


> 
> "Today's Chance of Rain Over SoCal!

Because of left-over mid-level moisture over areas of the Eastern half of Southern California, there remains a chance of some precipitation later today.

According to the latest HRRR weather forecast rendering, a few storms may develop... (1/2)"


### Discussion #11 by @moondailys
> **Author:** [@moondailys](https://x.com/moondailys)  
> **Metrics:** 6 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 316 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T16:58:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/moondailys/status/2104979014418903474](https://x.com/moondailys/status/2104979014418903474)  


> 
> "Without the Moon,

Earth's days would likely be much shorter and its axial tilt much less stable over long timescales."


### Discussion #12 by @pop_11711
> **Author:** [@pop_11711](https://x.com/pop_11711)  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 300 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T17:03:20+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/pop_11711/status/2104980358814908643](https://x.com/pop_11711/status/2104980358814908643)  


> 
> "The Moon"


### Discussion #13 by @JoelOptimist1
> **Author:** [@JoelOptimist1](https://x.com/JoelOptimist1)  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 253 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T17:15:47+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/JoelOptimist1/status/2104983488638374231](https://x.com/JoelOptimist1/status/2104983488638374231)  


> 
> "CONSERVE NATURE. PROTECT HABITATS.

Every forest, wetland, river, and grassland provides a home for living organisms. These habitats support wildlife, protect biodiversity, maintain ecological balance, and provide essential resources for human life.

When we destroy natural"


### Discussion #14 by @SjvTesla
> **Author:** [@SjvTesla](https://x.com/SjvTesla)  
> **Metrics:** 6 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 153 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T17:19:09+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/SjvTesla/status/2104984338068811968](https://x.com/SjvTesla/status/2104984338068811968)  


> 
> "Just so you know: Cats don't meow at other cats, they're actually talking to you but their pronunciation is horrible"


### Discussion #15 by @KReichley
> **Author:** [@KReichley](https://x.com/KReichley)  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 153 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T15:56:22+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/KReichley/status/2104963505803702410](https://x.com/KReichley/status/2104963505803702410)  


> 
> "Crew-13 Rocket and Spacecraft at Launch Pad via NASA 
ift.tt/6tEJqvi"


### Discussion #16 by @cafecreme_media
> **Author:** [@cafecreme_media](https://x.com/cafecreme_media)  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 100 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T16:15:30+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/cafecreme_media/status/2104968320185213137](https://x.com/cafecreme_media/status/2104968320185213137)  


> 
> "SpaceX vient de franchir une étape majeure avec le vol 14 de Starship : pour la première fois, la fusée a réussi à atteindre l’orbite terrestre. Le lancement a eu lieu le 28 septembre depuis Starbase, au Texas.

Crédit : videofromspace"


### Discussion #17 by @Optimus_Destiny
> **Author:** [@Optimus_Destiny](https://x.com/Optimus_Destiny)  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 92 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T16:04:47+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Optimus_Destiny/status/2104965621020610815](https://x.com/Optimus_Destiny/status/2104965621020610815)  


> 
> "Birth of spacefaring civilisation!"


### Discussion #18 by @Mixmasterxl
> **Author:** [@Mixmasterxl](https://x.com/Mixmasterxl)  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 66 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T16:03:06+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Mixmasterxl/status/2104965200407376175](https://x.com/Mixmasterxl/status/2104965200407376175)  


> 
> "Eastern Canada got hit w/ quake just like i predicted, DR BIG QUAKES are coming for the Caribbean #fyp #viral #foryoupage #canada #caribbean #california"


### Discussion #19 by @YModi73681
> **Author:** [@YModi73681](https://x.com/YModi73681)  
> **Metrics:** 5 likes · 2 retweets · 2 comments · 63 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T17:28:42+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/YModi73681/status/2104986741837083031](https://x.com/YModi73681/status/2104986741837083031)  


> **Visual Context:** A view of a bright moon partially obscured by dark clouds in the night sky.  

> 
> "The Moon shining through a dense layer of nighttime clouds."


### Discussion #20 by @McCain889
> **Author:** [@McCain889](https://x.com/McCain889)  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 1 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T17:24:28+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/McCain889/status/2104985675858939968](https://x.com/McCain889/status/2104985675858939968)  


> 
> "Same here zero gravity sounds unreal"


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

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T17:06:55.422000+00:00  



> 
> "In Defense of the Visual Cortex"