# Science Social Trends & Public Discussions — 2026-09-30 16:40 UTC

> **Category:** Science  
> **Status:** Trending Up  
> **Timestamp:** 2026-09-30 16:40 UTC (2026-09-30T16:40:00Z)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/2026-09-30-16-40/non_crypto/science  
> **Overview Brief:** https://cryptitalk.com/2026-09-30-16-40/non_crypto.md  

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## 10-Minute Category Volume & Sentiment
- **Total Posts:** 12
- **Total Impressions:** 296.9K
- **Bullish / Positive:** 4
- **Bearish / Negative:** 1
- **Neutral:** 7

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## Engagement Analysis
Total Engagement - Comments: 56, Retweets: 55, Likes: 1173, Impressions: 296879


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## Cited Discussions & Public Evidence


### Discussion #1 by @nihatsirdar
> **Author:** [@nihatsirdar](https://x.com/nihatsirdar)  
> **Metrics:** 668 likes · 24 retweets · 33 comments · 272.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-30T12:43:27+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/nihatsirdar/status/2105277343220851050](https://x.com/nihatsirdar/status/2105277343220851050)  


> 
> "I wonder how many people really saw it, how many just happened to lift their heads to the sky by chance?"


### Discussion #2 by @reddit
> **Author:** [@reddit](https://x.com/reddit)  
> **Metrics:** 119 likes · 1 retweets · 2 comments · 11.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-30T10:34:32.882000+00:00  



> 
> "Melting permafrost is releasing toxic metals into rivers at concentrations up to 70 times higher than normal, researchers report, raising concerns about water quality and ecosystem health in Arctic regions.

Similar to r/UpliftingNews"


### Discussion #3 by @AJamesMcCarthy
> **Author:** [@AJamesMcCarthy](https://x.com/AJamesMcCarthy)  
> **Metrics:** 333 likes · 15 retweets · 12 comments · 7.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-30T15:24:43+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/AJamesMcCarthy/status/2105317929093103949](https://x.com/AJamesMcCarthy/status/2105317929093103949)  


> **Visual Context:** A rocket soars skyward through deep blue skies, trailing a fiery plume of orange and white exhaust as it ascends. This dramatic launch serves as the visual centerpiece for promoting Cosmic Background's first-ever Cosmic Rockets calendar, celebrating the awe-inspiring moments of spaceflight that inspired the creator's journey covering major spaceflight events.  

> 
> "3 years ago I attended my first rocket launch. It blew my mind, and sent me down the path I'm on today, where I now cover every major spaceflight event.

Highlights of my journey make up my first-ever Cosmic Rockets calendar.

Preorders begin today: 
cosmicbackground.io/products/2027-
…"


### Discussion #4 by @NWSSPC
> **Author:** [@NWSSPC](https://x.com/NWSSPC)  
> **Metrics:** 24 likes · 13 retweets · 0 comments · 3.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-30T16:29:31+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NWSSPC/status/2105334233640116664](https://x.com/NWSSPC/status/2105334233640116664)  


> **Visual Context:** This image is an SPC Day 1 Categorical Outlook map issued at 1626Z on 09/30/2026, valid 1630Z Wed 09/30 to 1200Z Thu 10/01, showing Slight Risk areas (orange) and Marginal/Thunderstorm risk areas (green) across portions of the southern and central Plains, consistent with the accompanying post highlighting the Slight Risk designation in that region.  

> 
> "11:28am CDT #SPC Day1 Outlook Slight Risk: across portions of the southern and central Plains 
spc.noaa.gov/products/outlo
…"


### Discussion #5 by @spacevibex
> **Author:** [@spacevibex](https://x.com/spacevibex)  
> **Metrics:** 7 likes · 1 retweets · 3 comments · 586 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-30T15:34:58+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/spacevibex/status/2105320508401066180](https://x.com/spacevibex/status/2105320508401066180)  


> **Visual Context:** A heavily cratered asteroid floats in a star-filled black space, with white dashed line segments marking features on its surface.  

> 
> ": Asteroid Psyche 16 has been found to contain gold reserves worth $700 quintillion. 

That's enough to make everyone on Earth billionaires"


### Discussion #6 by @ufoaliensecrets
> **Author:** [@ufoaliensecrets](https://x.com/ufoaliensecrets)  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 397 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-30T14:48:27+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ufoaliensecrets/status/2105308801553309924](https://x.com/ufoaliensecrets/status/2105308801553309924)  


> 
> "Listen to the Mir astronauts' genuine shock in this clip—the exact visual spark that ignited the entire "Black Knight Satellite" legend."


### Discussion #7 by @poetrynthings
> **Author:** [@poetrynthings](https://x.com/poetrynthings)  
> **Metrics:** 11 likes · 1 retweets · 2 comments · 267 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-30T15:23:19+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/poetrynthings/status/2105317573420109829](https://x.com/poetrynthings/status/2105317573420109829)  


> 
> "Blue Oakleaf butterfly"


### Discussion #8 by @ImpericEvidence
> **Author:** [@ImpericEvidence](https://x.com/ImpericEvidence)  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 223 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-30T15:16:33+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ImpericEvidence/status/2105315870524530996](https://x.com/ImpericEvidence/status/2105315870524530996)  


> 
> "If we sent a radio message to the far side of our galaxy, it would take 75,000 years to get there, traveling at the speed of light.

There may be up to two trillion galaxies in the Universe."


### Discussion #9 by @reddit
> **Author:** [@reddit](https://x.com/reddit)  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 200 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-28T08:46:03.336000+00:00  



> 
> "Is there a smaller version of the dwarf fuzzy lionfish that’ll love a 20 gallon?

Similar to r/MMTLP_"


### Discussion #10 by @BlueOcean3276
> **Author:** [@BlueOcean3276](https://x.com/BlueOcean3276)  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 193 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-30T15:52:06+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BlueOcean3276/status/2105324819302744463](https://x.com/BlueOcean3276/status/2105324819302744463)  


> 
> "How does a pelican catch so many fish?  That huge bill isn’t just for show—it works like a fishing net! Pelicans scoop up water and fish together, then drain the water before swallowing their catch. Nature built them for fishing."


### Discussion #11 by @1Nicdar
> **Author:** [@1Nicdar](https://x.com/1Nicdar)  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 97 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-30T16:43:56+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/1Nicdar/status/2105337864355504609](https://x.com/1Nicdar/status/2105337864355504609)  


> 
> "In 2025, zero hurricanes made landfall in the U.S. 

Today is September 30th, and we are now 4 months into the 2026 hurricane season with zero hurricanes forming in the Atlantic basin. 

I reside in Florida, and it's been kinda nice not having to deal with hurricane anxiety these"


### Discussion #12 by @VPhm23380671
> **Author:** [@VPhm23380671](https://x.com/VPhm23380671)  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 0 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-30T16:47:58+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/VPhm23380671/status/2105338878592983466](https://x.com/VPhm23380671/status/2105338878592983466)  


> 
> "kuantum bilgisayarlar gerçekten ilginç ya, neler olacak bakalım!"