# Science Social Trends & Public Discussions — 2026-09-29 20:10 UTC

> **Category:** Science  
> **Status:** Trending Up  
> **Timestamp:** 2026-09-29 20:10 UTC (2026-09-29T20:10:00Z)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/2026-09-29-20-10/non_crypto/science  
> **Overview Brief:** https://cryptitalk.com/2026-09-29-20-10/non_crypto.md  

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## 10-Minute Category Volume & Sentiment
- **Total Posts:** 20
- **Total Impressions:** 28.1K
- **Bullish / Positive:** 4
- **Bearish / Negative:** 3
- **Neutral:** 13

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## Engagement Analysis
Total Engagement - Comments: 36, Retweets: 111, Likes: 846, Impressions: 28141


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## Cited Discussions & Public Evidence


### Discussion #1 by @jrxcket
> **Author:** [@jrxcket](https://x.com/jrxcket)  
> **Metrics:** 620 likes · 74 retweets · 7 comments · 17.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T15:35:08+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/jrxcket/status/2104958160372973969](https://x.com/jrxcket/status/2104958160372973969)  


> 
> "We need more morning Starship launches, the lighting is incredible!!"


### Discussion #2 by @g_shullenberger
> **Author:** [@g_shullenberger](https://x.com/g_shullenberger)  
> **Metrics:** 7 likes · 1 retweets · 1 comments · 2.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T19:54:31+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/g_shullenberger/status/2105023436435141114](https://x.com/g_shullenberger/status/2105023436435141114)  


> 
> "Given what we’re seeing lately, what AI portends is not the advancement of knowledge, as often promised, but a vast proliferation of pseudo-knowledge that severely exacerbates the crises already affecting science and its credibility."


### Discussion #3 by @NWSWPC
> **Author:** [@NWSWPC](https://x.com/NWSWPC)  
> **Metrics:** 11 likes · 5 retweets · 0 comments · 1.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T20:03:50+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NWSWPC/status/2105025780132487269](https://x.com/NWSWPC/status/2105025780132487269)  


> **Visual Context:** The image shows a Day 3 Excessive Rainfall Outlook map from NOAA/NWS/NCEP/WPC, valid Thursday 12Z October 1, 2026 through Friday 12Z October 2, 2026, highlighting a MODERATE (MDT) risk area in red across parts of the lower Mississippi Valley/Texas region, surrounded by SLGT (yellow) and MRGL (green) risk zones extending into the Midwest, consistent with the accompanying post noting a Moderate risk for excessive rainfall.  

> 
> "A MODERATE risk is in effect in our Day 3 Excessive Rainfall Outlook. More details: 
wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/qpf/excessive_
…"


### Discussion #4 by @itsme_urstruly
> **Author:** [@itsme_urstruly](https://x.com/itsme_urstruly)  
> **Metrics:** 7 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 1.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T19:56:58+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/itsme_urstruly/status/2105024051714589131](https://x.com/itsme_urstruly/status/2105024051714589131)  


> 
> "GOOD NEWS: 50 critically endangered wildcats have now been released into the Cairngorms National Park, after four more were freed there this summer as part of the Saving Wildcats project!"


### Discussion #5 by @mandolinaes
> **Author:** [@mandolinaes](https://x.com/mandolinaes)  
> **Metrics:** 86 likes · 7 retweets · 21 comments · 716 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T18:52:29+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/mandolinaes/status/2105007825755812231](https://x.com/mandolinaes/status/2105007825755812231)  


> 
> "And of course… Iceland wasn’t going to let me leave without this: Auroras.

This was one of the photographs I took on our last night there, and somehow that makes it feel even more special. You know auroras exist. You’ve seen thousands of photos of them. None of that prepares"


### Discussion #6 by @cge_sp
> **Author:** [@cge_sp](https://x.com/cge_sp)  
> **Metrics:** 16 likes · 4 retweets · 0 comments · 668 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T13:39:36+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/cge_sp/status/2104929084178366609](https://x.com/cge_sp/status/2104929084178366609)  


> **Visual Context:** A Portuguese weather forecast graphic for 'TERÇA-FEIRA (29)' showing temperatures of 19°C minimum and 33°C maximum, with humidity ranges and predicted rain with wind gusts around 50km/h.  

> 
> "In the coming days, the passage of a cold front will bring a drop in temperature, at least until Saturday (03). On Wednesday (30), with an alert for isolated thunderstorms in the late afternoon and evening. There is a risk of hail and gusts that may exceed 60km/h."


### Discussion #7 by @zun_weather
> **Author:** [@zun_weather](https://x.com/zun_weather)  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 445 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T18:42:23+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/zun_weather/status/2105005285345775802](https://x.com/zun_weather/status/2105005285345775802)  


> 
> "台風情報

呼称 : 台風26号 (スリゲ)
発表日時 : 9月30日(水) 3時45分"


### Discussion #8 by @Xyl___a
> **Author:** [@Xyl___a](https://x.com/Xyl___a)  
> **Metrics:** 5 likes · 5 retweets · 0 comments · 386 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T19:59:18+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Xyl___a/status/2105024639004971337](https://x.com/Xyl___a/status/2105024639004971337)  


> 
> "Snakes are beautiful creatures"


### Discussion #9 by @geologyBits
> **Author:** [@geologyBits](https://x.com/geologyBits)  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 344 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T19:10:32+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/geologyBits/status/2105012369122357369](https://x.com/geologyBits/status/2105012369122357369)  


> 
> "Breaking GeoBit: Sept. 28-29, 2026, Santa María Volcano's active Santiaguito lava‑dome complex were captured as a sizeable pyroclastic flow swept down the south side, sending dense ash and hot debris racing downslope.
 Please visit: 
@afartv
  Greatly Appreciated"


### Discussion #10 by @reddit
> **Author:** [@reddit](https://x.com/reddit)  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 7 comments · 300 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-28T14:19:56.708000+00:00  



> 
> "Do I need to buy a helmet before my 1.1 circuit prac?

Popular on Reddit right now"


### Discussion #11 by @Horsburgh2
> **Author:** [@Horsburgh2](https://x.com/Horsburgh2)  
> **Metrics:** 8 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 270 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T19:04:26+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Horsburgh2/status/2105010833285947800](https://x.com/Horsburgh2/status/2105010833285947800)  


> 
> "Trow Quarry on Sunday. A YB Warbler called twice around about 10am. Same bird? also called on Monday and again this morning. Jay, Redpoll, Marsh Tit and Little Owl also recorded. 
@DurhamBirdClub"


### Discussion #12 by @NesreenZ
> **Author:** [@NesreenZ](https://x.com/NesreenZ)  
> **Metrics:** 11 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 266 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T18:29:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NesreenZ/status/2105001915213873554](https://x.com/NesreenZ/status/2105001915213873554)  


> **Visual Context:** A scenic landscape view of a rocky coastline with green and yellow shrubs in the foreground under a blue sky with scattered clouds.  

> 
> "#Nature"


### Discussion #13 by @zun_weather
> **Author:** [@zun_weather](https://x.com/zun_weather)  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 224 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T19:22:27+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/zun_weather/status/2105015367911539090](https://x.com/zun_weather/status/2105015367911539090)  


> 
> "埼玉県のその他注意報をお知らせします。
気象庁の発表日時 : 9月30日(水) 4時20分

秩父地方では、濃霧による視程障害に注意してください。"


### Discussion #14 by @Kaniska64
> **Author:** [@Kaniska64](https://x.com/Kaniska64)  
> **Metrics:** 25 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 180 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T19:40:27+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Kaniska64/status/2105019895415181653](https://x.com/Kaniska64/status/2105019895415181653)  


> 
> "庭の新しい仲間、コレオプシス・ルビーフロスト。驚くほど鮮紅色の花は、庭の景色を変えるほどの存在感。まずは日なたで、自由にのびのび育ってもらいたい。
#コレオプシス #耐寒性多年草"


### Discussion #15 by @DNatives67667
> **Author:** [@DNatives67667](https://x.com/DNatives67667)  
> **Metrics:** 22 likes · 4 retweets · 0 comments · 177 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T19:37:56+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DNatives67667/status/2105019262826160176](https://x.com/DNatives67667/status/2105019262826160176)  


> 
> "Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah"


### Discussion #16 by @KATUNews
> **Author:** [@KATUNews](https://x.com/KATUNews)  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 161 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T20:00:19+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/KATUNews/status/2105024895079911613](https://x.com/KATUNews/status/2105024895079911613)  


> 
> "A weak cold front will push across the Pacific NW Tuesday afternoon, ushering in slightly cooler-than-average temps, plenty of cloud cover, and areas of light rain and patchy drizzle."


### Discussion #17 by @RaySand17710097
> **Author:** [@RaySand17710097](https://x.com/RaySand17710097)  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 134 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T19:07:48+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/RaySand17710097/status/2105011682535723370](https://x.com/RaySand17710097/status/2105011682535723370)  


> 
> "Met Office Sutton Bonington Addendum Part 3 - More dodgy data from a mysteriously relocated site. The lack of any quality control is of grotesque proportions. So bad YCMIU - but they do all the time."


### Discussion #18 by @Blueprairie22
> **Author:** [@Blueprairie22](https://x.com/Blueprairie22)  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 76 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T19:02:37+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Blueprairie22/status/2105010377893527710](https://x.com/Blueprairie22/status/2105010377893527710)  


> 
> "Yellow Warbler"


### Discussion #19 by @Phatymarh44
> **Author:** [@Phatymarh44](https://x.com/Phatymarh44)  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 70 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T20:02:38+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Phatymarh44/status/2105025480369811765](https://x.com/Phatymarh44/status/2105025480369811765)  


> 
> "so this is what happens if you left ice in the middle of the desert"


### Discussion #20 by @isaac_fearing
> **Author:** [@isaac_fearing](https://x.com/isaac_fearing)  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 27 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-29T18:07:57+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/isaac_fearing/status/2104996620421226899](https://x.com/isaac_fearing/status/2104996620421226899)  


> 
> "Icelands Red Volcanic Sands"