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Science news — October 2, 2026

Science publications published on October 2, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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Science Asia Trade
Oct 2, 2026, 08:43 UTC
Asia, Europe Stock Markets Rise and Fall Amid Inflation Concerns and US Data
Stock markets in Asia and Europe experienced mixed trading, influenced by inflation concerns, economic growth prospects, and key US data releases. Tech stocks led gains in Tokyo and Seoul, while oil prices surged due to Middle East tensions, reaching above $100 per barrel. Milan's stock exchange fluctuated, with Stellantis leading gains and Unicredit declining.
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Science Sci Policy
Oct 2, 2026, 07:13 UTC
NASA's Perseverance Rover Finds Ancient Microbial Life Signs on Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover has discovered signs of ancient microbial life on Mars. The rover found organic molecules in a rock sample from Jezero Crater, which scientists believe could have been produced by ancient microbes. This discovery is a significant step towards understanding if life ever existed on Mars.
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Science War
Oct 2, 2026, 06:42 UTC
Air Defense Downs Hundreds of Drones Overnight
The air defense system has been active overnight, shooting down a significant number of drones. According to reports, 330 drones were downed in a single night, with a total of 650 drones intercepted over a 24-hour period.
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Science Asia Central Asia Southeast Asia
Oct 2, 2026, 05:39 UTC
Asia's Factories Boom on Global AI Demand
Factory activity in Asia expanded in September due to strong global demand for artificial intelligence-related goods, particularly in South Korea, Taiwan, and China. This growth is driven by robust export orders, especially in semiconductor and automobile sectors. However, rising energy prices pose a challenge to manufacturers.
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Asia, Europe Stock Markets Rise and Fall Amid Inflation Concerns and US Data

NASA's Perseverance Rover Finds Ancient Microbial Life Signs on Mars

Air Defense Downs Hundreds of Drones Overnight

Asia's Factories Boom on Global AI Demand