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Source image · NASA Earth Observatory / Lauren DauphinSeptember falls in the heart of the monsoon season in Thailand, where cities and towns are accustomed to the afternoon rains and thunderstorms that frequently roll through.
NRKZ Signal · Signal illustrationSaildrone research fleet to circle Antarctica for 5 years NOAA and partners to test limits of technology and science A Saildrone uncrewed surface vehicle is towed out of the Australian port of Hobart, Tasmania, before being released into the Southern Ocean to collect vital oceanographic data. (Image credit: Courtesy of CSIRO/APP) October 13, 2026 The Southern Ocean is one of the roughest and most dangerous bodies of water on Earth.
NRKZ Signal · Signal illustrationThe U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) announced a series of initiatives aimed at improving how it evaluates and supports science, harnessing super intelligence, and investing in exceptional students and early-career researchers. The NSF is establishing an Office of Metascience to study scientific communities' responses to novel review and funding mechanisms and share findings with academia, industry, and philanthropy. The agency is also launching two Grand Research Challenge (GRC) prize competitions to facilitate cross-disciplinary collaboration and spur rapid advances in crucial areas of science and technology.
NRKZ Signal · Signal illustrationProtons, antiprotons, electrons, positrons, oxygen and lead ions… the Super Proton Synchrotron (SPS) has been juggling particles with ease for the past 50 years.
Source image · Megan King/NISTA new NIST study found that harmful and potentially deadly substances, including anesthetics and industrial chemicals, are increasingly mixed into the illicit fentanyl supply. The study analyzed 4,563 drug residue samples collected nationwide between 2024 and 2026, revealing changes in adulterant prevalence and regional variations. This information could help first responders identify specific adulterants and provide timely medical treatment, potentially saving lives.
NRKZ Signal · Signal illustrationCommerce Department allocates $15.8M in fishery disaster funding to Fla., Calif., and Makah Tribe October 22, 2026 Fishery resource disaster funding will address multiple disasters and support local coastal economies including the fishery for California sea urchins, like the one pictured. (Image credit: AdobeStock) Today, NOAA announced the allocation of $15.8 million in fishery resource disaster funding, appropriated by Congress in the American Relief Act, 2025 .
NRKZ Signal · Signal illustrationTeams worldwide tested advanced detector technologies for the Future Circular Collider before CERN’s accelerator complex paused for major upgrades
NRKZ Signal · Signal illustrationU.S. National Science Foundation-supported researcher Rajesh Menon discusses his work combining optical systems with cutting-edge nanofabrication.
NRKZ Signal · Signal illustrationThe detection of high-energy neutrinos from space has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics
NASA · Archive imageLarge-scale marine debris: 4 ways to clean up the big stuff How do you address oversized pollution in the ocean and Great Lakes?
NRKZ Signal · Signal illustrationNOAA will announce the U.S. Winter Outlook for December 2026 through February 2027 on October 15, 2026. Experts will discuss temperature and precipitation predictions, drought conditions, and El Nino impact on the season. The media briefing will include a moderated question-and-answer session.
Source image · Riley Wilson/NISTPhysicist Jun Ye of the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has been awarded the 2026 Wolf Prize in Physics. Ye's achievement in
NRKZ Signal · Signal illustrationScientific discovery can unlock innovations that develop into technologies with extraordinary properties.
NRKZ Signal · Signal illustrationOlive ridley sea turtles nest in California for the first time (Image credit: Huntington Beach Fire Department) Download Image September 30, 2026 Fisheries Sea Turtle Week 0 Off
NRKZ Signal · Signal illustrationAbout 25 percent of lung adenocarcinomas have mutations of the gene KRAS, which drives uncontrolled cell growth.
NRKZ Signal · Signal illustrationThe engineers showed that the paper-thin bot could swim and swivel through a simple watery maze.
NASA · Archive imageResearchers have developed a wind tunnel that uses high pressure to simulate atmospheric conditions, closing the gap between field and lab experiments. This approach allows for better understanding of turbine power generation and optimization of design parameters like turbine alignment and blade pitch angles. The findings could result in significant revenue gains for existing wind farms.
NASA · Archive imageThe European Space Agency’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) skimmed the very outer edge of Earth’s atmosphere on 28 September, using the gravity of our…
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