Rocket Approaching
A rocket is approaching and flying towards several individuals, including Vinogradar and Obuhov. It's overhead and coming their way.14 sourcesSee all sources
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Science news — September 28, 2026
Science publications published on September 28, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.
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Scientists Create Concrete-Like Ice for Polar Regions
Researchers have developed a new type of ice, reinforced with cellulose, that is approximately 10 times stronger and can absorb around 70 times more energy than regular ice, making it comparable to concrete in terms of strength. This innovative material, named BioPykrete, gradually deforms and breaks instead of shattering suddenly. Scientists envision its potential use in polar regions where transferring traditional building materials like concrete and steel is challenging and expensive.4 sourcesSee all sources
Oil Prices Surge After Trump Rejects Iran's Hormuz Proposal
Oil prices have surged following the U.S. President Donald Trump's rejection of Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude oil prices climbed above $106, marking a significant increase of over 3%. The rejection of Iran's proposal to end the conflict and reopen the strategic waterway has brought back the geopolitical premium to oil prices, sparking fears that the Strait may remain closed.12 sourcesSee all sourcesHistoric Starship Mission: First Orbital Flight Attempt
SpaceX's Starship is set to embark on its 14th test flight, aiming to reach orbit for the first time. The mission, scheduled for today, involves the spacecraft attaining an altitude of approximately 275 km and spending nearly 10 hours in orbit, completing about six orbits around Earth. Additionally, Starship will deploy 26 Starlink V3 satellites during the flight.4 sourcesSee all sources
Iran's Inflation Rate Hits Record High
The annual inflation rate in Iran has reached an unprecedented 68.4%, according to the Central Bank. This is the highest level since the end of World War II. The monthly inflation rate was around 84%, with goods inflation over 118%. The rising inflation comes amidst a weakening national currency, with the dollar reaching a record high of 240,000 tomans in the free market.5 sourcesSee all sourcesBill Gates Calls for AI Security Keys
Bill Gates has urged for the implementation of security keys in artificial intelligence, stating that the risks associated are 'no joke'. He has called on Congress to pass legislation related to this matter.2 sourcesSee all sources