# Science Social Trends & Public Discussions — 2026-10-06 15:00 UTC > **Category:** Science > **Status:** Trending Up > **Timestamp:** 2026-10-06 15:00 UTC (2026-10-06T15:00:00Z) > **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/2026-10-06-15-00/non_crypto/science > **Overview Brief:** https://cryptitalk.com/2026-10-06-15-00/non_crypto.md --- ## 10-Minute Category Volume & Sentiment - **Total Posts:** 30 - **Total Impressions:** 106.6K - **Bullish / Positive:** 11 - **Bearish / Negative:** 3 - **Neutral:** 16 --- ## Engagement Analysis Total Engagement - Comments: 133, Retweets: 305, Likes: 1878, Impressions: 106571 --- ## Cited Discussions & Public Evidence ### Discussion #1 by @GeorgiaTech > **Author:** [@GeorgiaTech](https://x.com/GeorgiaTech) > **Metrics:** 732 likes · 86 retweets · 23 comments · 37.7K views > **Posted:** 2026-10-05T18:32:41+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/GeorgiaTech/status/2107177169252196365](https://x.com/GeorgiaTech/status/2107177169252196365) > > "Last week, a cube satellite created at Georgia Tech was launched by @nasa and @spacex . Yellow Jacket students are operating the mission from campus. The CubeSat is testing next-generation propulsion technology for the next nine months. #WeCanDoThat |" ### Discussion #2 by @NASA_Marshall > **Author:** [@NASA_Marshall](https://x.com/NASA_Marshall) > **Metrics:** 747 likes · 136 retweets · 18 comments · 18.8K views > **Posted:** 2026-10-05T17:33:54+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NASA_Marshall/status/2107162377716138130](https://x.com/NASA_Marshall/status/2107162377716138130) > **Visual Context:** A vibrant, multi-colored nebula glows intensely against a dark cosmic backdrop, showcasing swirling clouds of gas and dust in hues of red, orange, yellow, purple, and blue. This striking image captures the chaotic heart of the Milky Way, where astronomers have unveiled the sharpest view yet of a supernova remnant amidst the galactic center's turbulence. > > "The center of the Milky Way galaxy is always doing the most Gas, dust, magnetic fields, a giant black hole. Despite the chaos, astronomers have released the sharpest view yet of a supernova remnant in the mix. Learn more >> go.nasa.gov/4hErZUd" ### Discussion #3 by @reddit > **Author:** [@reddit](https://x.com/reddit) > **Metrics:** 116 likes · 1 retweets · 62 comments · 11.6K views > **Posted:** 2026-10-06T14:00:02.218000+00:00 > > "ELI5: What are the noises an MRI machine makes? Why are they so loud what creates the sounds? I just had one done and I'll try to recreate what I heard: THUNK… THUNK… THUNK… THUNK… BRAAAP-BRAAAP-BRAAAP-BRAAAP EEEEEEEEE—EEEEEEEEE KUNKA-KUNKA-KUNKA-KUNKA Then it suddenly stops. Silence for a few seconds. And an entirely different ridiculous noise starts. Why?" ### Discussion #4 by @Starlink > **Author:** [@Starlink](https://x.com/Starlink) > **Metrics:** 145 likes · 39 retweets · 7 comments · 7.7K views > **Posted:** 2026-10-06T15:03:22+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Starlink/status/2107486879935545743](https://x.com/Starlink/status/2107486879935545743) > > "Constant communication is what makes autonomy like this safe. Early contact lets us take maneuvering responsibility, publish ephemeris faster than ground radar can catalog the object, and deorbit and keep commanding through demise if needed We treat early communications as a" ### Discussion #5 by @trthabercanli > **Author:** [@trthabercanli](https://x.com/trthabercanli) > **Metrics:** 10 likes · 4 retweets · 0 comments · 5.3K views > **Posted:** 2026-10-06T11:05:44+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/trthabercanli/status/2107427079197491620](https://x.com/trthabercanli/status/2107427079197491620) > > "Turkey Space Agency Head Yusuf Kıraç answers TRT News' questions." ### Discussion #6 by @wonderofscience > **Author:** [@wonderofscience](https://x.com/wonderofscience) > **Metrics:** 19 likes · 8 retweets · 1 comments · 4.2K views > **Posted:** 2026-10-06T14:58:57+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/wonderofscience/status/2107485770835521578](https://x.com/wonderofscience/status/2107485770835521578) > > "Beautiful aurora over northern Norway. : Svamppierre" ### Discussion #7 by @GeorgesStPierre > **Author:** [@GeorgesStPierre](https://x.com/GeorgesStPierre) > **Metrics:** 11 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 3.5K views > **Posted:** 2026-10-06T14:22:25+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/GeorgesStPierre/status/2107476577504092599](https://x.com/GeorgesStPierre/status/2107476577504092599) > > "Is your brain producing consciousness or receiving it? GSP sits down with researcher and scientist Adam M. Curry to explore one of the biggest questions in science. m.youtube.com/watch?v=7uh7WV …" ### Discussion #8 by @ndtv > **Author:** [@ndtv](https://x.com/ndtv) > **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 2.9K views > **Posted:** 2026-10-06T14:45:42+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ndtv/status/2107482436879986720](https://x.com/ndtv/status/2107482436879986720) > > "Why A 1960 Research Paper Predicted 'Doomsday' On November 13, 2026 ndtv.com/feature/why-a- …" ### Discussion #9 by @bbcbrasil > **Author:** [@bbcbrasil](https://x.com/bbcbrasil) > **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 1 comments · 2.3K views > **Posted:** 2026-10-06T14:29:14+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/bbcbrasil/status/2107478293205127461](https://x.com/bbcbrasil/status/2107478293205127461) > > "What are the 'ghost particles' that gave the Nobel Prize in Physics to a professor from Belgium" ### Discussion #10 by @reddit > **Author:** [@reddit](https://x.com/reddit) > **Metrics:** 22 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 2.2K views > **Posted:** 2026-10-06T14:46:29.671000+00:00 > > "TIL that the Cruquius pumping station in the Netherlands is thought to be the largest steam engine ever built." ### Discussion #11 by @zun_weather > **Author:** [@zun_weather](https://x.com/zun_weather) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 1.7K views > **Posted:** 2026-10-06T13:13:26+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/zun_weather/status/2107459214184771887](https://x.com/zun_weather/status/2107459214184771887) > > "Typhoon Information Name: Typhoon 29 (Koguma) Announcement Date/Time: October 6 (Tue) 22:15" ### Discussion #12 by @WIRED > **Author:** [@WIRED](https://x.com/WIRED) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 2 retweets · 1 comments · 1.7K views > **Posted:** 2026-10-06T15:01:17+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/WIRED/status/2107486359099183340](https://x.com/WIRED/status/2107486359099183340) > > "Bridge Neurotech is planning to build a wearable brain-computer interface that uses ultrasound." ### Discussion #13 by @KTLA > **Author:** [@KTLA](https://x.com/KTLA) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 1 retweets · 2 comments · 1.6K views > **Posted:** 2026-10-06T14:21:40+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/KTLA/status/2107476388341235991](https://x.com/KTLA/status/2107476388341235991) > > "Dangerous surf conditions from another Pacific hurricane have prompted officials to issue beach hazard statements for Southern California beaches. ktla.com/news/californi …" ### Discussion #14 by @reddit > **Author:** [@reddit](https://x.com/reddit) > **Metrics:** 8 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 800 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-06T14:52:37.796000+00:00 > > "The Nobel Prize in Physics 2026: Awarded to Francis Halzen "for decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin"" ### Discussion #15 by @gp_pulipaka > **Author:** [@gp_pulipaka](https://x.com/gp_pulipaka) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 3 retweets · 0 comments · 641 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-06T13:26:26+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/gp_pulipaka/status/2107462486228377885](https://x.com/gp_pulipaka/status/2107462486228377885) > > "Boundary-Only Interaction Through Auxiliary Majorana Fermion! A classic quantum model describes how a localized interacting site exchanges particles with a surrounding bath of conduction electrons. Here, the red localized interacting site couples only to the first blue site of" ### Discussion #16 by @LearnWithNASA > **Author:** [@LearnWithNASA](https://x.com/LearnWithNASA) > **Metrics:** 3 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 541 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-06T13:58:49+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/LearnWithNASA/status/2107470636226322861](https://x.com/LearnWithNASA/status/2107470636226322861) > > "Did you know that college students are designing & creating user interface solutions that could be used on future @NASAArtemis missions? Registration is open for the NASA SUITS Challenge & you can learn more at an info session at 5pm EDT today! nasa.gov/learning-resou …" ### Discussion #17 by @mmderakhshani > **Author:** [@mmderakhshani](https://x.com/mmderakhshani) > **Metrics:** 8 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 448 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-06T13:30:48+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/mmderakhshani/status/2107463587987914841](https://x.com/mmderakhshani/status/2107463587987914841) > > "LiFT: Loop Flow Transformer: A correspondence between flow matching and looped DiTs. Finally cracked it with Pedro. I do think it is fully compatible with multimodal setups too. We'll release the codebase, W&B artifacts, and checkpoints. Huge shout-out to the team!" ### Discussion #18 by @Dolbambi > **Author:** [@Dolbambi](https://x.com/Dolbambi) > **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 384 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-06T13:41:31+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Dolbambi/status/2107466282396205181](https://x.com/Dolbambi/status/2107466282396205181) > > "venus retrograde hitting everyone hard" ### Discussion #19 by @Linovozi > **Author:** [@Linovozi](https://x.com/Linovozi) > **Metrics:** 11 likes · 11 retweets · 12 comments · 378 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-06T13:48:17+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Linovozi/status/2107467986890055786](https://x.com/Linovozi/status/2107467986890055786) > > "Red-Hot Lava Flowing Directly Into Ocean Water Near A Shark" ### Discussion #20 by @JorgeTWeather > **Author:** [@JorgeTWeather](https://x.com/JorgeTWeather) > **Metrics:** 6 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 377 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-06T13:42:03+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/JorgeTWeather/status/2107466415867674774](https://x.com/JorgeTWeather/status/2107466415867674774) > > "Triple digits return to Phoenix 100 today. 103 Thursday. 102 Friday. Then, a storm system and the remnants of Rachel bring 40% rain chances Sunday and Monday. #azwx" ### Discussion #21 by @KaptanHindustan > **Author:** [@KaptanHindustan](https://x.com/KaptanHindustan) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 1 retweets · 1 comments · 370 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-06T14:25:29+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/KaptanHindustan/status/2107477346618110165](https://x.com/KaptanHindustan/status/2107477346618110165) > > "Have you ever seen a waterfall flow uphill? This incredible phenomenon occurs at Naneghat in Maharashtra, India, where powerful monsoon winds slam into the cliff face with such force that the falling water is blown back upward, creating a spectacular "reverse waterfall."" ### Discussion #22 by @denyce_se > **Author:** [@denyce_se](https://x.com/denyce_se) > **Metrics:** 2 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 367 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-06T13:22:17+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/denyce_se/status/2107461442370949287](https://x.com/denyce_se/status/2107461442370949287) > > "A completely unexpected discovery" ### Discussion #23 by @iflscience1 > **Author:** [@iflscience1](https://x.com/iflscience1) > **Metrics:** 10 likes · 4 retweets · 2 comments · 301 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-06T13:21:30+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/iflscience1/status/2107461246375329952](https://x.com/iflscience1/status/2107461246375329952) > > "While zooming in on the Moon during daytime, the International Space Station was captured passing directly across its surface a rare and perfectly timed moment." ### Discussion #24 by @Fatahilah03 > **Author:** [@Fatahilah03](https://x.com/Fatahilah03) > **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 260 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-06T14:49:57+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Fatahilah03/status/2107483503994769476](https://x.com/Fatahilah03/status/2107483503994769476) > > "“First day at the plague factory.” This photo is the visual definition of: “Bro, my probation probably won’t get extended.” You’ve just started your first day working in a BSL-3 lab. Everyone’s wearing protective suits, BIOHAZARD symbols everywhere… then a container" ### Discussion #25 by @MDPIOpenAccess > **Author:** [@MDPIOpenAccess](https://x.com/MDPIOpenAccess) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 173 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-06T14:30:13+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/MDPIOpenAccess/status/2107478540287414575](https://x.com/MDPIOpenAccess/status/2107478540287414575) > > "Open repositories are a key part of ensuring that material from the scientific research process is available to anyone, anywhere. Research data, preprints, and peer-reviewed manuscripts can be deposited and made openly available in them. Learn more: brnw.ch/21x6cFp" ### Discussion #26 by @GobMichoacan > **Author:** [@GobMichoacan](https://x.com/GobMichoacan) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 126 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-06T14:03:42+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/GobMichoacan/status/2107471865199677446](https://x.com/GobMichoacan/status/2107471865199677446) > > "El Planetario de Morelia se renueva para volver a ser el corazón de la ciencia y el descubrimiento. Un espacio diseñado para despertar la curiosidad de nuestras niñas, niños y jóvenes. #MichoacánEsMejor" ### Discussion #27 by @NDC_ie > **Author:** [@NDC_ie](https://x.com/NDC_ie) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 118 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-06T14:07:52+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NDC_ie/status/2107472913100153018](https://x.com/NDC_ie/status/2107472913100153018) > > "Celebrating the Breen family from Emly, Co. Tipperary, Lowest Carbon Footprint winners at the 2026 NDC & Kerrygold #QualityMilkAwards Their lower-impact approach includes clover-rich grassland, native woodland, and new hedgerows. qualitymilkawards.ie/breen-farm-2026#MadeForThis" ### Discussion #28 by @EarthDesires > **Author:** [@EarthDesires](https://x.com/EarthDesires) > **Metrics:** 1 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 42 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-06T07:58:01+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/EarthDesires/status/2107379838688571583](https://x.com/EarthDesires/status/2107379838688571583) > > "The Impact of Science on Society (Routledge Classics) by Bertrand Russell First given as lectures in the early 1950s. Reissued by Routledge with a new preface by Tim Sluckin. Nobel Prize in Literature, 1950. Russell’s science is not only longer life and more power. It is" ### Discussion #29 by @egor65884 > **Author:** [@egor65884](https://x.com/egor65884) > **Metrics:** 7 likes · 1 retweets · 2 comments · 17 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-06T15:00:33+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/egor65884/status/2107486171681210593](https://x.com/egor65884/status/2107486171681210593) > > "The US military paid scientists to turn a beetle into a drone. The scientists implanted electrodes in the beetle and made it fly on command. This was back in 2009, and the beetle was a giant flower beetle weighing about 8 grams. The thing is, engineers still can't really build" ### Discussion #30 by @andreguettler > **Author:** [@andreguettler](https://x.com/andreguettler) > **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 4 views > **Posted:** 2026-10-06T15:02:22+00:00 > **Source Link:** [https://x.com/andreguettler/status/2107486630533865563](https://x.com/andreguettler/status/2107486630533865563) > > "One of the most promising and sustainable use cases Just started supervising a PhD student in this area"