# Science Social Trends & Public Discussions — 2026-09-30 17:50 UTC

> **Category:** Science  
> **Status:** Trending Up  
> **Timestamp:** 2026-09-30 17:50 UTC (2026-09-30T17:50:00Z)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/2026-09-30-17-50/non_crypto/science  
> **Overview Brief:** https://cryptitalk.com/2026-09-30-17-50/non_crypto.md  

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## 10-Minute Category Volume & Sentiment
- **Total Posts:** 13
- **Total Impressions:** 913.5K
- **Bullish / Positive:** 4
- **Bearish / Negative:** 0
- **Neutral:** 9

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## Engagement Analysis
Total Engagement - Comments: 687, Retweets: 474, Likes: 5048, Impressions: 913458


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## Cited Discussions & Public Evidence


### Discussion #1 by @elonmusk
> **Author:** [@elonmusk](https://x.com/elonmusk)  
> **Metrics:** 1.5K likes · 158 retweets · 292 comments · 417.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-30T17:50:16+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/elonmusk/status/2105354554866864631](https://x.com/elonmusk/status/2105354554866864631)  


> **Visual Context:** A SpaceX Starship rocket stands on the launch pad during sunset, with dramatic clouds of exhaust or steam billowing at its base as it prepares for its 14th flight test. The image captures the towering stainless-steel vehicle against a vibrant orange and teal sky over the coastline.  

> 
> "Starship Flight 14"


### Discussion #2 by @Complex
> **Author:** [@Complex](https://x.com/Complex)  
> **Metrics:** 2.6K likes · 229 retweets · 39 comments · 397.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-30T10:00:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Complex/status/2105236216715350422](https://x.com/Complex/status/2105236216715350422)  


> 
> "Farting around your partner could be a sign of a strong relationship 

Research suggests that being comfortable with embarrassing things like farting can reflect closeness, trust and acceptance between partners.

Via University of Sydney & Macquarie University / Brain Sciences"


### Discussion #3 by @Tooth_Chipper
> **Author:** [@Tooth_Chipper](https://x.com/Tooth_Chipper)  
> **Metrics:** 524 likes · 20 retweets · 334 comments · 88.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-30T15:42:44+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Tooth_Chipper/status/2105322459709014318](https://x.com/Tooth_Chipper/status/2105322459709014318)  


> 
> "So this is supposed to carry people eventually, right? 

Imagine how that little flip maneuver must feel inside that when you land for the first time..."


### Discussion #4 by @yingzhangphoto
> **Author:** [@yingzhangphoto](https://x.com/yingzhangphoto)  
> **Metrics:** 290 likes · 38 retweets · 5 comments · 4.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-30T15:50:20+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/yingzhangphoto/status/2105324375272509716](https://x.com/yingzhangphoto/status/2105324375272509716)  


> 
> "Now the stabilized long clip of starship going over the clouds!"


### Discussion #5 by @interstellargw
> **Author:** [@interstellargw](https://x.com/interstellargw)  
> **Metrics:** 113 likes · 21 retweets · 4 comments · 2.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-30T16:54:46+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/interstellargw/status/2105340588220711059](https://x.com/interstellargw/status/2105340588220711059)  


> **Visual Context:** A flight tracking map shows a dashed route path from southern Texas/Mexico across the Gulf of Mexico and Cuba, ending at a green arrow marker off the coast of Trinidad and Tobago near Venezuela, illustrating the S40 Recovery Mission route for vessel "Forte" as it travels to unload the recovered rocket.  

> 
> "S40 Recovery Mission: 

Vessel Forte is currently off the coast of Trinidad and Tobago. 

Harbor Master currently has Forte scheduled to "Unload Rocket" on October 7. 

Vessel Arrival Sheet"


### Discussion #6 by @actionxander
> **Author:** [@actionxander](https://x.com/actionxander)  
> **Metrics:** 51 likes · 3 retweets · 1 comments · 806 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-30T17:42:59+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/actionxander/status/2105352723772416310](https://x.com/actionxander/status/2105352723772416310)  


> 
> "Danny captured incredible gray wolf pup footage!"


### Discussion #7 by @otempo
> **Author:** [@otempo](https://x.com/otempo)  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 255 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-30T17:15:14+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/otempo/status/2105345740121809077](https://x.com/otempo/status/2105345740121809077)  


> 
> "Tempestade revela possíveis destroços de naufrágio de 1884 em ilha dos EUA

Vigas de madeira e ferro enferrujado emergiram próximas a uma área onde arqueólogos já haviam encontrado fragmentos atribuídos à mesma embarcação"


### Discussion #8 by @Sukkushetty1988
> **Author:** [@Sukkushetty1988](https://x.com/Sukkushetty1988)  
> **Metrics:** 9 likes · 4 retweets · 8 comments · 248 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-30T16:48:57+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Sukkushetty1988/status/2105339126895530118](https://x.com/Sukkushetty1988/status/2105339126895530118)  


> 
> "Hey 
@grok
 which type of viper it is? It's very interesting and dangerous it's hiding style"


### Discussion #9 by @Jeffreyvtx
> **Author:** [@Jeffreyvtx](https://x.com/Jeffreyvtx)  
> **Metrics:** 5 likes · 1 retweets · 3 comments · 209 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-30T15:54:14+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Jeffreyvtx/status/2105325354764190036](https://x.com/Jeffreyvtx/status/2105325354764190036)  


> 
> "Something people miss about the "talking to animals with ai" stuff...

It's a foundational steppingstone in the search for, and eventually, communication, with alien life."


### Discussion #10 by @O685463
> **Author:** [@O685463](https://x.com/O685463)  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 180 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-30T16:25:04+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/O685463/status/2105333113442484384](https://x.com/O685463/status/2105333113442484384)  


> 
> "なんとなく動きを決めたあとに、GSGの質感から弾性や音を考えてみるような習作
#Houdini"


### Discussion #11 by @TOBBConvoyMain
> **Author:** [@TOBBConvoyMain](https://x.com/TOBBConvoyMain)  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 160 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-30T16:59:50+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TOBBConvoyMain/status/2105341863297438013](https://x.com/TOBBConvoyMain/status/2105341863297438013)  


> 
> "NOT SOLID ROCK: RADAR HITS NOAHS ARK SITE— Andrew Jones Drills Durupınar Live on Take Your Power Back"


### Discussion #12 by @SoybeanScience1
> **Author:** [@SoybeanScience1](https://x.com/SoybeanScience1)  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 105 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-30T16:02:12+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/SoybeanScience1/status/2105327360388276545](https://x.com/SoybeanScience1/status/2105327360388276545)  


> 
> "Harvest is ramping up for 
@badgerbean
 in WI! Hear more about the impacts of crop rotation from the UW long-term rotation studies in this #UpdateFromTheField! #SoyCheckoff #ScienceForSuccess"


### Discussion #13 by @CillionaireMind
> **Author:** [@CillionaireMind](https://x.com/CillionaireMind)  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 32 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-09-30T17:52:59+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CillionaireMind/status/2105355238052143334](https://x.com/CillionaireMind/status/2105355238052143334)  


> **Visual Context:** A glowing golden skyscraper stands 72 feet tall next to a stack of gold bars, illustrating the striking fact that all 220,000 metric tonnes of gold ever mined by humanity could fit into a single building—visually reinforcing the post's message about gold's scarcity despite thousands of years of mining.  

> 
> "Fact: all the gold humanity has ever mined could fit into a single building.

Around 220,000+ metric tonnes sounds huge, but it puts gold’s scarcity into perspective.

We’ve been mining gold for thousands of years, yet increasing supply is still incredibly difficult. That’s a big"