# Science Social Trends & Public Discussions — 2026-10-09 10:50 UTC

> **Category:** Science  
> **Status:** Trending Up  
> **Timestamp:** 2026-10-09 10:50 UTC (2026-10-09T10:50:00Z)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/2026-10-09-10-50/non_crypto/science  
> **Overview Brief:** https://cryptitalk.com/2026-10-09-10-50/non_crypto.md  

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## 10-Minute Category Volume & Sentiment
- **Total Posts:** 25
- **Total Impressions:** 13.0K
- **Bullish / Positive:** 9
- **Bearish / Negative:** 4
- **Neutral:** 12

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## Engagement Analysis
Total Engagement - Comments: 19, Retweets: 30, Likes: 116, Impressions: 12962


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## Cited Discussions & Public Evidence


### Discussion #1 by @CNNEE
> **Author:** [@CNNEE](https://x.com/CNNEE)  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 6.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-10-09T10:33:32+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CNNEE/status/2108506140220743693](https://x.com/CNNEE/status/2108506140220743693)  


> 
> "Simon intensifies into a Category 1 hurricane off the coasts of Mexico's Pacific"


### Discussion #2 by @NationAfrica
> **Author:** [@NationAfrica](https://x.com/NationAfrica)  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 1.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-10-09T09:28:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NationAfrica/status/2108489647076827624](https://x.com/NationAfrica/status/2108489647076827624)  


> 
> "The tragedy of Turkana: From drought to flood, communities trapped in a climate cycle"


### Discussion #3 by @flippers79
> **Author:** [@flippers79](https://x.com/flippers79)  
> **Metrics:** 47 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 1.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2026-10-09T06:45:36+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/flippers79/status/2108448779888464112](https://x.com/flippers79/status/2108448779888464112)  


> **Visual Context:** A live "Starbase Live" broadcast timestamped 1:42:43 AM CDT shows a close-up of Starship S42's hexagonal tile work with unfinished "crunchwrap" edges, while the ticker confirms B22 is in MB1, S42 is in MB2, and S40 has returned to Port after a road delay for testing en route to Massey's Test Site.  

> 
> "s42 of Starship, made it to Masseys Test Site. Thanks to 
@RoughRidersShow
 for setting up cams and getting this shot here of some tiles and what looks like unfinished "Crunchwrap" work. Follow along , 
nsf.live/starbaselive for more on this AND the return for s40 Friday night."


### Discussion #4 by @ChemistryWorld
> **Author:** [@ChemistryWorld](https://x.com/ChemistryWorld)  
> **Metrics:** 5 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 512 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-10-09T09:20:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ChemistryWorld/status/2108487633198571838](https://x.com/ChemistryWorld/status/2108487633198571838)  


> 
> "Asymmetric synthesis is a cornerstone of modern drug development, and is important for flavours, fragrances & agrochemicals.

The prize recognises the contribution to the very fundamentals of how we can influence the handedness of chiral molecules."


### Discussion #5 by @PinellasEM
> **Author:** [@PinellasEM](https://x.com/PinellasEM)  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 493 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-10-09T10:22:03+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/PinellasEM/status/2108503249133457687](https://x.com/PinellasEM/status/2108503249133457687)  


> 
> "No direct wind or life-threatening storm surge impacts for #Pinellas from #Isaias. Heavy rains may still occur throughout today and the weekend, and above normal tides of 1 - 3' will be possible starting tonight. This may create some minor flooding issues, so stay alert! #FLwx"


### Discussion #6 by @wonderfulid
> **Author:** [@wonderfulid](https://x.com/wonderfulid)  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 348 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-10-09T09:12:50+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/wonderfulid/status/2108485832474845510](https://x.com/wonderfulid/status/2108485832474845510)  


> **Visual Context:** A photograph of the white domed Bosscha Observatory building in Lembang, set against a blue sky and surrounded by green lawn and trees.  

> 
> "A fun fact for World Space Week! 

Southeast Asia's first modern astronomical observatory is in Indonesia!

Meet Bosscha Observatory in Lembang, West Java. Established in 1923, it's over 100 years old.

Have you ever visited it?

 Lembang, West Java, Indonesia"


### Discussion #7 by @reddit
> **Author:** [@reddit](https://x.com/reddit)  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 8 comments · 300 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-10-08T16:03:02.373000+00:00  



> 
> "What to know about Anthropic’s ‘Claude-led’ biological discovery — and why scientists aren’t convinced"


### Discussion #8 by @reddit
> **Author:** [@reddit](https://x.com/reddit)  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 0 retweets · 4 comments · 300 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-10-09T10:46:27.150000+00:00  



> 
> "ELI5: Why can't we tickle ourselves, even when we touch exactly the same spots someone else would tickle?"


### Discussion #9 by @EstebanWXcast
> **Author:** [@EstebanWXcast](https://x.com/EstebanWXcast)  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 2 retweets · 1 comments · 294 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-10-09T10:19:36+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/EstebanWXcast/status/2108502632495243401](https://x.com/EstebanWXcast/status/2108502632495243401)  


> **Visual Context:** A NOAA Surface Analysis weather map of the Southwest North Atlantic issued on Friday, Oct 9, 2026, showing a "HURRICANE ISAAC" with max winds of 70 KT, an "AREA OF DISTURBED WEATHER," and a "TROPICAL WAVE."  

> 
> "1/4 En niveles bajos, banda de alimentación del Huracán #Isaias, reforzada por convergencia de alisios de fuerza 3-4 y el terreno elevado, genera aguaceros y tormentas en la fachada caribeña de la Península de Yucatán, Belice, W/Honduras, El Salvador y Pacífico de Nicaragua."


### Discussion #10 by @ChemistryWorld
> **Author:** [@ChemistryWorld](https://x.com/ChemistryWorld)  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 294 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-10-09T10:20:46+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ChemistryWorld/status/2108502927321256372](https://x.com/ChemistryWorld/status/2108502927321256372)  


> 
> "There’s still time to register for our webinar this afternoon, exploring this year’s Nobel prize in chemistry with a panel of experts.

Sign up here & join us for the free webinar at 3pm UK time 
@RoySocChem
 #ChemNobel #NobelPrize 
@NobelPrize
 #Chemistry
chemistryworld.com/webinars/nobel
…"


### Discussion #11 by @Carlostoletv
> **Author:** [@Carlostoletv](https://x.com/Carlostoletv)  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 288 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-10-09T09:14:52+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Carlostoletv/status/2108486342812323978](https://x.com/Carlostoletv/status/2108486342812323978)  


> 
> "#Isaias está a punto de convertirse en el primer huracán intense de la temporada. Si se concreta el pronóstico del Centro Nacional de Huracanes, el ciclón tocaría tierra sobre el noroeste de la Florida con vientos sostenidos sobre 115 mph."


### Discussion #12 by @Absurd__World
> **Author:** [@Absurd__World](https://x.com/Absurd__World)  
> **Metrics:** 7 likes · 7 retweets · 5 comments · 187 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-10-09T10:37:20+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Absurd__World/status/2108507097822335212](https://x.com/Absurd__World/status/2108507097822335212)  


> 
> "Science surprises! Why does burning paper increase its mass?"


### Discussion #13 by @dembeever
> **Author:** [@dembeever](https://x.com/dembeever)  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 140 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-10-09T08:55:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/dembeever/status/2108481343646773328](https://x.com/dembeever/status/2108481343646773328)  


> 
> "I just discovered bigger humans like Yao Ming have bigger organs, like the heart and lungs as compared to average humans"


### Discussion #14 by @_cosmicearth
> **Author:** [@_cosmicearth](https://x.com/_cosmicearth)  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 115 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-10-09T10:41:59+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/_cosmicearth/status/2108508266519212227](https://x.com/_cosmicearth/status/2108508266519212227)  


> 
> "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 #15 by @jackli202206
> **Author:** [@jackli202206](https://x.com/jackli202206)  
> **Metrics:** 12 likes · 4 retweets · 1 comments · 110 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-10-09T10:35:08+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/jackli202206/status/2108506541905314222](https://x.com/jackli202206/status/2108506541905314222)  


> 
> "A rushing river in a national park on a sullen day in late spring in N America"


### Discussion #16 by @alexwest267
> **Author:** [@alexwest267](https://x.com/alexwest267)  
> **Metrics:** 3 likes · 2 retweets · 0 comments · 97 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-10-09T09:42:40+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/alexwest267/status/2108493340115194247](https://x.com/alexwest267/status/2108493340115194247)  


> 
> "BREAKING: President Trump awards Elon Musk the National Medal of Science, the nation's top honor for scientists and engineers."


### Discussion #17 by @sessiz_gucc
> **Author:** [@sessiz_gucc](https://x.com/sessiz_gucc)  
> **Metrics:** 8 likes · 6 retweets · 0 comments · 88 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-10-09T10:50:07+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/sessiz_gucc/status/2108510311498076595](https://x.com/sessiz_gucc/status/2108510311498076595)  


> 
> "Yanılgı harbiden müthiş bir şey!
İnsan beyni harbiden müthiş!"


### Discussion #18 by @bioterra
> **Author:** [@bioterra](https://x.com/bioterra)  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 71 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-10-09T09:27:40+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/bioterra/status/2108489565556391950](https://x.com/bioterra/status/2108489565556391950)  


> **Visual Context:** A small brown and grey bird with distinctive blue facial markings perches on a light-colored branch, looking downward.  

> 
> "Bom dia! Boa sexta-feira!
Que privilégio ter no estuário do Douro este refúgio selvagem, lar do Pisco-de-peito-azul (Luscinia svecica). Um bem-haja a quem lutou pela sua preservação desde os anos 80 até à criação em 2007. Eu incluído!"


### Discussion #19 by @danielsenderos
> **Author:** [@danielsenderos](https://x.com/danielsenderos)  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 64 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-10-09T09:47:12+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/danielsenderos/status/2108494480462795143](https://x.com/danielsenderos/status/2108494480462795143)  


> 
> "Lesaka estudiará sus bosques ante el cambio climático."


### Discussion #20 by @alexwest267
> **Author:** [@alexwest267](https://x.com/alexwest267)  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 55 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-10-09T09:44:34+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/alexwest267/status/2108493818244796513](https://x.com/alexwest267/status/2108493818244796513)  


> 
> "IT'S OFFICIAL: President Trump just PERSONALLY presented Elon Musk the National Medal of Science for his INCREDIBLE contributions to our nation

I can't think of ANYONE who deserves this honor more 

Congratulations, elonmusk!"


### Discussion #21 by @YURIMEATDEMON
> **Author:** [@YURIMEATDEMON](https://x.com/YURIMEATDEMON)  
> **Metrics:** 2 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 45 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-10-09T09:09:33+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/YURIMEATDEMON/status/2108485004808339519](https://x.com/YURIMEATDEMON/status/2108485004808339519)  


> 
> "did Edward A. Murphy Jr have OCD?"


### Discussion #22 by @danielsenderos
> **Author:** [@danielsenderos](https://x.com/danielsenderos)  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 33 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-10-09T09:49:44+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/danielsenderos/status/2108495115316510957](https://x.com/danielsenderos/status/2108495115316510957)  


> 
> "El Parque nacional de Aigüestortes (Lleida) atesora la mayor cantidad y calidad de bosques maduros de España."


### Discussion #23 by @WorldVista_112
> **Author:** [@WorldVista_112](https://x.com/WorldVista_112)  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 1 retweets · 0 comments · 14 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-10-09T10:30:26+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/WorldVista_112/status/2108505359778459777](https://x.com/WorldVista_112/status/2108505359778459777)  


> 
> "Stepping into earth’s most enchanting floral wonderlands. From lakeside cherry blossom pom-poms and cascading lilac wisteria curtains to endless purple verbena seas, breezy cosmos meadows, and rose-covered walls. Pure botanical therapy for the mind."


### Discussion #24 by @IamYourDoc
> **Author:** [@IamYourDoc](https://x.com/IamYourDoc)  
> **Metrics:** 1 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 5 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-10-09T10:00:05+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/IamYourDoc/status/2108497719949979761](https://x.com/IamYourDoc/status/2108497719949979761)  


> 
> "Licht ist Zeitinformation für unsere innere Uhr. Wie das Signal aus der Netzhaut den zentralen Taktgeber erreicht, erkläre ich im neuen Vortragsausschnitt.
Ganzer Vortrag: 
youtube.com/watch?v=7uttGY
…#InnereUhr #AionCircle"


### Discussion #25 by @VPhm23380671
> **Author:** [@VPhm23380671](https://x.com/VPhm23380671)  
> **Metrics:** 0 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 1 views  

> **Posted:** 2026-10-09T10:58:41+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/VPhm23380671/status/2108512468242948295](https://x.com/VPhm23380671/status/2108512468242948295)  


> 
> "Data collection method seems promising"