Science news — October 13, 2026

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1. ScienceAstronomy

   Oct 13, 2026, 15:41 UTC

   

   NASA's Perseverance Rover Sets New Mars Distance Record

   NASA's Perseverance rover has set a new record for the longest distance driven on another planet's surface. After more than five years of operation, the rover has traveled 45.22 kilometers (28.1 miles) on Mars, surpassing the previous record held by NASA's Opportunity rover. Perseverance's autonomous navigation system, AutoNav, has allowed it to cover over 90% of its distance without human intervention. The rover's engineering systems and scientific instruments remain in excellent condition, with the potential to operate well into the 2030s.

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2. ScienceAstronomy

   Oct 13, 2026, 11:42 UTC

   

   NASA's Perseverance Rover Collects First Rock Sample on Mars

   NASA's Perseverance rover has successfully collected its first rock sample on Mars. The core sample, about the size of a piece of chalk, was taken from an outcrop called 'Rock Nose' in Jezero Crater. This is a significant milestone in the mission's goal to search for signs of ancient microbial life and collect samples for return to Earth.

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3. ScienceEquitiesEarningsStock Market

   Oct 13, 2026, 09:00 UTC

   

   Sensex Volatility: Sharp Gains and Losses Amid Global Sell-Off

   Indian stock markets experienced significant volatility over the period, with the Sensex swinging between gains and losses. On Tuesday, the Sensex surged by over 1,100 points, driven by a rally in IT stocks following strong quarterly earnings. However, the index gave up some of these gains later in the day and closed with a rise of around 1,100 points. On Wednesday, the Sensex fell by 252 points, dragged down by sectors such as pharmaceuticals and financials, amid rising crude oil prices and sustained foreign institutional investor selling.

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4. ScienceChinaCybersecurityEnergy Sci

   Oct 13, 2026, 06:02 UTC

   Russian Algorithm Boosts Neural Network Efficiency

   A new algorithm developed in Russia by the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT) reduces the need for neural networks to rely on extensive data center resources. Dubbed HARP, this algorithm optimizes data processing and computational load distribution, enabling AI models to work faster and occupy less memory. Notably, it doesn't require retraining the entire neural network, only additional calibration. This innovation is seen as crucial for minimizing the significant energy consumption and hardware load increases expected from AI development by 2030.

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5. ScienceTradeStock MarketGlobal

   Oct 13, 2026, 03:13 UTC

   

   IMF Cuts Growth Projections for Brazil, China; Raises Global Forecast

   The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised its economic growth projections in its latest Global Economic Prospects report. It has reduced the growth outlook for Brazil's GDP to 2.2% in 2026 and 1.9% in 2027, and for China's GDP. Conversely, it has increased the global economic growth forecast. The IMF attributes these changes to various factors including restrictive monetary conditions, withdrawal of fiscal support, and global trade tensions.

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