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- 1Russian jet-drone strike on Kyiv Science Academy kills 10●Kyiv Science Academy hit, 10 dead as Russian jet-drones strike across Ukraine
A Russian strike using jet-powered drones hit the Kyiv Science Academy, killing 10 people, as attacks targeted sites across Ukraine. Wire reports from Reuters and other outlets are carrying the news, drawing attention to the escalating drone campaign against Ukrainian cities and civilian infrastructure.
- 2Malaysia urges ASEAN-wide standards for fast-growing space sector▼ASEAN needs common standards for fast-growing space sector, says Malaysian Science Minister
Malaysia's Science Minister has called on ASEAN member states to adopt common standards for the region's rapidly expanding space sector. The appeal, reported by Asia News Network, reflects growing regional interest in satellite services, launch activities and space-related regulation. The minister argues shared rules would help Southeast Asian countries cooperate, attract investment and keep pace with the industry's growth.
- 3Immigration policy shifts push foreign researchers out of the U.S.●Immigration changes are driving foreign researchers to leave the U.S.
A STAT News survey reports that recent U.S. immigration policy changes are prompting foreign-born scientists and researchers to leave the country. Respondents describe visa uncertainty and tightening rules as factors behind decisions to move their work abroad, raising concerns about the long-term impact on American science and research institutions.
- 4Autonomous aircraft crosses the United States using artificial intelligence●# Avion # autonome # traversée # ÉtatsUnis # intelligenceArtificielle # aviation # autonomie # Autonomous # aircraft # c
An autonomous aircraft has reportedly completed a crossing of the United States, with the flight guided by artificial intelligence rather than direct human control. The story, shared via the French science news outlet Techno-Science, is drawing attention to advances in aviation autonomy. Commenters are discussing what an AI-piloted transcontinental flight could mean for the future of commercial and cargo aviation.
- 5Dark Side of the Moon takes on a whole new meaning in physics●Dark Side of the Moon just took on a whole new meaning ... https://www. sciencedaily.com/releases/2026 /09/260921081054.
Pink Floyd's famous album title is being used to frame a new physics finding. A science news item about quantum mechanics and astrophysics is circulating under the 'Dark Side of the Moon' headline, and commenters are sharing it widely, though the exact research result behind the reference is not detailed in the available context.
- 6Physics-Grounded AI Promises More Reliable Materials Discovery●Research News - Physics-Grounded Materials AI for Reliable Materials Discovery
Researchers are developing artificial intelligence for materials discovery that is grounded in physics rather than relying solely on data-driven learning, an approach aimed at making predictions of new materials more reliable. The work, reported by Tohoku University, suggests that embedding physical laws into AI models could reduce errors and improve trust in computational materials science.
- 7Russian daytime strike on Kyiv science academy kills at least one●Daytime Russian strike on Kyiv’s science academy kills at least one
A Russian missile struck the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in Kyiv in a daytime attack, killing at least one person, according to The Guardian. The strike on a civilian scientific institution during working hours has drawn attention to the continuing bombardment of the Ukrainian capital and the risks to non-military targets.
- 8Vermont apple growers turn to precision science against pests●Vermont apple growers turn to precision science to combat orchard pests
Apple growers in Vermont are adopting precision agriculture techniques to manage orchard pests, according to a regional news report. The story highlights how science-based monitoring and targeted treatments are being used to protect apple crops, reflecting a broader shift among farmers toward data-driven pest control methods.
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Russian forces struck Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv, a building crowded with staff and researchers, according to CBS News. Details on casualties and damage remain limited. The attack on a civilian scientific institution has drawn condemnation, coming as Russia continues large-scale strikes on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure. Officials have not yet released full assessments of the strike's impact.
- 10CBS's Classic 156-Episode Sci-Fi Anthology Now Free to Stream●CBS's Legendary 156-Episode Sci-Fi Anthology Series is Officially Free to Watch on Streaming
The Twilight Zone, Rod Serling's legendary CBS science-fiction anthology spanning 156 episodes, is now officially available to watch free on streaming. The news has excited fans of classic television, with many calling it a rare chance to revisit or discover the landmark series, whose twist-ending tales of fantasy and social commentary remain hugely influential decades after it first aired.
- 11Rescued loggerhead turtle Ossie returned to the ocean off Georgia●Tybee Island Marine Science Center releases loggerhead sea turtle ‘Ossie’ back into ocean
The Tybee Island Marine Science Center in Georgia has released Ossie, a loggerhead sea turtle, back into the ocean after caring for it. Local news coverage shows a feel-good conservation story drawing warm reactions, with the center highlighting its sea turtle rescue and rehabilitation work along the Georgia coast.