# Science Social Trends & Public Discussions — 2026-10-05 20:40 UTC > **Category:** Science > **Status:** Trending Up > **Timestamp:** 2026-10-05 20:40 UTC (2026-10-05T20:40:00Z) > **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/2026-10-05-20-40/non_crypto/science > **Overview Brief:** https://cryptitalk.com/2026-10-05-20-40/non_crypto.md --- ## 10-Minute Category Volume & Sentiment - **Total Posts:** 23 - **Total Impressions:** 390.9K - **Bullish / Positive:** 5 - **Bearish / Negative:** 2 - **Neutral:** 16 --- ## Engagement Analysis Total Engagement - Comments: 276, Retweets: 745, Likes: 7307, Impressions: 390877 --- ## Cited Discussions & Public Evidence ### Discussion #1 by @YUNGJIZZY19 > **Author:** [@YUNGJIZZY19](https://x.com/YUNGJIZZY19) > **Metrics:** 2.5K likes · 297 retweets · 222 comments · 221.6K views > **Posted:** 2026-10-05T10:57:24+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/YUNGJIZZY19/status/2107062594657812904](https://x.com/YUNGJIZZY19/status/2107062594657812904) > > "Why do we look different in the mirror and on our phone cameras? Which one is the real us?" ### Discussion #2 by @Stanford > **Author:** [@Stanford](https://x.com/Stanford) > **Metrics:** 4.2K likes · 390 retweets · 31 comments · 145.6K views > **Posted:** 2026-10-05T17:36:43+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Stanford/status/2107163087455613307](https://x.com/Stanford/status/2107163087455613307) > > "Walking into work as a new Nobel laureate." ### Discussion #3 by @PdxAdvPhoto > **Author:** [@PdxAdvPhoto](https://x.com/PdxAdvPhoto) > **Metrics:** 345 likes · 24 retweets · 0 comments · 7.8K views > **Posted:** 2026-10-05T14:32:34+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/PdxAdvPhoto/status/2107116743009419441](https://x.com/PdxAdvPhoto/status/2107116743009419441) > **Visual Context:** A SpaceX Falcon 9 booster descends through cloudy skies with a blue methane plume venting from its engine, performing a Return to Launch Site (RTLS) landing following the Crew-13 launch, as credited in the bottom-left watermark "Aaron Otto/SpaceNewsFL.com." > > "and booster RTLS from the Crew-13 launch!" ### Discussion #4 by @SismoDetector > **Author:** [@SismoDetector](https://x.com/SismoDetector) > **Metrics:** 11 likes · 2 retweets · 1 comments · 5.4K views > **Posted:** 2026-10-05T20:32:22+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/SismoDetector/status/2107207287735451715](https://x.com/SismoDetector/status/2107207287735451715) > **Visual Context:** The image is an earthquake intensity map showing the M3.7 tremor near Bellavista, Peru, with concentric colored isoseismal contours ranging from II.6 (blue) near the epicenter (marked by a green star) to III.4 (orange) extending inland, including labeled cities like Lima, Callao, Chorrillos, and Barranca, which illustrates the geographic reach of the seismic event referenced in the post. > > "Intensity map of the #earthquake M3.7 that occurred at 20:24:38 (UTC) with epicenter 15 km from #Bellavista, Peru. Download the Sismo Detector app from sismo.app/es/download to receive real-time alerts on your smartphone" ### Discussion #5 by @DylanFedericoWX > **Author:** [@DylanFedericoWX](https://x.com/DylanFedericoWX) > **Metrics:** 58 likes · 13 retweets · 1 comments · 2.4K views > **Posted:** 2026-10-05T12:04:23+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DylanFedericoWX/status/2107079453381693663](https://x.com/DylanFedericoWX/status/2107079453381693663) > **Visual Context:** A Channel 7 weather graphic shows a 70% chance of tropical formation over 7 days in the Gulf of Mexico, with a red "Possible development area" marked near Veracruz and Brownsville, labeled "Future Low Possible" that "May Develop Slowly in the Gulf Late this Week." The image visually supports the forecast of increasing tropical storm threats heading toward the northern Gulf Coast. > > "HIGH CHANCE that a tropical storm forms in the Gulf of Mexico this week. I’m forecasting a track into the north Gulf Coast somewhere from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle. The threat of heavy rain, tropical storm force winds, and storm surge is increasing Friday into the" ### Discussion #6 by @DylanFedericoWX > **Author:** [@DylanFedericoWX](https://x.com/DylanFedericoWX) > **Metrics:** 48 likes · 7 retweets · 2 comments · 2.4K views > **Posted:** 2026-10-05T19:21:25+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DylanFedericoWX/status/2107189435653873829](https://x.com/DylanFedericoWX/status/2107189435653873829) > > "The National Hurricane Center now calls for a high 80% chance of a tropical storm forming in the Gulf this week. Everyone from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle should closely monitor the progress of 92L. The threat of flooding rain, tropical storm force winds, storm surge, and" ### Discussion #7 by @SSC_CDMX > **Author:** [@SSC_CDMX](https://x.com/SSC_CDMX) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 1.5K views > **Posted:** 2026-10-05T16:00:03+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/SSC_CDMX/status/2107138756826251763](https://x.com/SSC_CDMX/status/2107138756826251763) > > "Due to its geographical location, #CiudadDeMéxico is a high seismic activity zone. In light of this, timely information and prevention are our best tools for reducing risks. Do you know the basic measures before, during, and after a #Sismo? Here we share some fundamental" ### Discussion #8 by @jason61987 > **Author:** [@jason61987](https://x.com/jason61987) > **Metrics:** 17 likes · 3 retweets · 1 comments · 772 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-05T20:28:18+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/jason61987/status/2107206265806164148](https://x.com/jason61987/status/2107206265806164148) > **Visual Context:** A mobile app screen displays an earthquake alert for Dana Point, CA (30 km SW) with a magnitude of 3.5 ml at a depth of 5.3 mi, marked as 'AUTOMATIC/UNCONFIRMED: ERRORS MAY OCCUR' on a map of Southern California. > > "Monday October 5, 2026, 1:22 PM: Magnitude 3.5 earthquake off the coast of Dana Point California; most did not feel this. It was way offshore, but just in case did you feel it? #CAwx #earthquake #southerncaliforina" ### Discussion #9 by @FLVoiceNews > **Author:** [@FLVoiceNews](https://x.com/FLVoiceNews) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 612 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-05T19:39:23+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/FLVoiceNews/status/2107193956161183950](https://x.com/FLVoiceNews/status/2107193956161183950) > > "LOW-LEVEL HURRICANE?: A mass of tropical systems run a risk of becoming a "low-level" hurricane which could make landfall by this weekend DAVE ROBERTS: "A hurricane is something you never ever want to take lightly, but this looks more like a big massive rain storm."" ### Discussion #10 by @PezexWx > **Author:** [@PezexWx](https://x.com/PezexWx) > **Metrics:** 5 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 516 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-05T19:02:56+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/PezexWx/status/2107184784304967722](https://x.com/PezexWx/status/2107184784304967722) > > "80% chance of tropical development: We will likely see a named storm develop from this area of interest in the Gulf of Mexico, as model confidence continues to increase. Gulf Coast residents should closely monitor this system for potential impacts." ### Discussion #11 by @hidromet > **Author:** [@hidromet](https://x.com/hidromet) > **Metrics:** 20 likes · 3 retweets · 0 comments · 405 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-05T20:21:20+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/hidromet/status/2107204513966739651](https://x.com/hidromet/status/2107204513966739651) > **Visual Context:** A weather map showing a 24-hour surface forecast issued at 17:03 UTC on October 5, 2026, valid at 12 UTC October 6, 2026, depicting multiple low pressure systems (marked with "L" at 1008-1009 mb) across the Caribbean and Gulf region, a tropical wave (TRPCL WAVE), a monsoon trough, and a cold front extending down from the northern US labeled with "30N" and "1019" pressures. The image illustrates the post's description of typical October weather patterns, with stationary lows in the Pacific, Gulf, and Caribbean, a tropical wave, and a descending cold front suppressing their northward development. > > "Typical of October, LOWS in the Pacific and in the Gulf or in the Caribbean, Tropical Wave and a new player in the game.. The Cold Front descending as far as southern USA, which doesn't let the LOWS rise and they remain stationary, sometimes they strengthen sometimes not, so it" ### Discussion #12 by @XEthanai > **Author:** [@XEthanai](https://x.com/XEthanai) > **Metrics:** 9 likes · 2 retweets · 2 comments · 338 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-05T20:27:21+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/XEthanai/status/2107206029062644173](https://x.com/XEthanai/status/2107206029062644173) > > "When the drone ship camera captured the whole show Falcon 9 launch, the iconic space jellyfish, and booster landing, all in one shot." ### Discussion #13 by @SandiaLabs > **Author:** [@SandiaLabs](https://x.com/SandiaLabs) > **Metrics:** 2 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 278 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-05T19:17:33+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/SandiaLabs/status/2107188462629630318](https://x.com/SandiaLabs/status/2107188462629630318) > > "Sandia’s Thermal Vacuum Test Facility simulates the vacuum and extreme temperatures of space to evaluate components of the Global Burst Detector system carried on GPS satellites. #SpaceWeek #SpaceWeek2026" ### Discussion #14 by @MrPotatoHeadUSA > **Author:** [@MrPotatoHeadUSA](https://x.com/MrPotatoHeadUSA) > **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 273 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-05T20:03:00+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MrPotatoHeadUSA/status/2107199898248462682](https://x.com/MrPotatoHeadUSA/status/2107199898248462682) > > "Who knew tree frogs had an attack mode.." ### Discussion #15 by @LydiaCumming > **Author:** [@LydiaCumming](https://x.com/LydiaCumming) > **Metrics:** 11 likes · 2 retweets · 1 comments · 261 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-05T20:00:41+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/LydiaCumming/status/2107199316309786677](https://x.com/LydiaCumming/status/2107199316309786677) > > "Alpinistas captaron impresionantes imágenes del cráter del Citlaltépetl, el volcán más alto de México." ### Discussion #16 by @reddit > **Author:** [@reddit](https://x.com/reddit) > **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 200 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-05T20:07:07.591000+00:00 > > "Found in northern Nj on a trail. Schist?" ### Discussion #17 by @TinaHar5315 > **Author:** [@TinaHar5315](https://x.com/TinaHar5315) > **Metrics:** 11 likes · 1 retweets · 2 comments · 186 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-05T18:58:44+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TinaHar5315/status/2107183727185150314](https://x.com/TinaHar5315/status/2107183727185150314) > > "Nature" ### Discussion #18 by @knxnews > **Author:** [@knxnews](https://x.com/knxnews) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 169 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-05T20:31:24+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/knxnews/status/2107207047963934723](https://x.com/knxnews/status/2107207047963934723) > > "Stanford University professor Dr. Karl Deisseroth is one of three winners of the Nobel medicine prize. According to AP, he shares his win with two German scientists for their work that "led to a tool that uses light to help unravel how the brain works." Video: AP" ### Discussion #19 by @latentone_ > **Author:** [@latentone_](https://x.com/latentone_) > **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 150 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-05T19:54:17+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/latentone_/status/2107197706687103483](https://x.com/latentone_/status/2107197706687103483) > **Visual Context:** An illustration announcing 'THE NOBEL PRIZE IN PHYSIOLOGY OR MEDICINE 2026' awarded to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel 'for their discoveries concerning light-gated ion channels and optogenetics.' > > "this is actually ground breaking! this would enable further studies on how we can measure and hence influence brains activity via micro electronics that emit this particular kind of light." ### Discussion #20 by @reddit > **Author:** [@reddit](https://x.com/reddit) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 100 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-05T20:31:25.975000+00:00 > > "My kid and I found this simple chart. It says that white river rocks like the ones in the second pic are chert? Aren't they quartzite?" ### Discussion #21 by @emfsignal_com > **Author:** [@emfsignal_com](https://x.com/emfsignal_com) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 25 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-05T19:10:25+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/emfsignal_com/status/2107186664703484357](https://x.com/emfsignal_com/status/2107186664703484357) > > "Third LMU Munich paper on EMF risk perception: among 1,382 German teachers, conspiracy belief scores tracked higher EMF concern, while technology acceptance and trust in the WHO tracked lower. Source: Frontiers in Public Health via @emfsignal_com" ### Discussion #22 by @Dogi1313 > **Author:** [@Dogi1313](https://x.com/Dogi1313) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 7 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-05T20:30:12+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Dogi1313/status/2107206742866268241](https://x.com/Dogi1313/status/2107206742866268241) > > "Atom" ### Discussion #23 by @reddit > **Author:** [@reddit](https://x.com/reddit) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 10 comments · 0 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-05T20:39:22.122000+00:00 > > "Do you guys also feel like the universe is way too big for us to be the only ones here?"