Science news — October 17, 2026

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1. ScienceAstronomy

   Oct 17, 2026, 23:12 UTC

   

   RuneScape News Updates

   The latest RuneScape news includes updates on the game's 20th anniversary celebrations, new quests, and in-game events. The anniversary event, 'A Taste of Home', allows players to revisit iconic locations from the game's history. Additionally, a new quest called 'The Branches of Darkmeyer' has been released, expanding the Darkmeyer region.

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2. ScienceSemiconductorsAI

   Oct 17, 2026, 16:57 UTC

   Tesla's New Roadster to Have Consciousness, Perform Stunts

   Elon Musk announced that the upcoming Tesla Roadster will possess consciousness and be capable of executing dangerous stunts autonomously. Additionally, plans are underway to construct a test track with a loop at the Tesla office in Texas for customer test drives.

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3. ScienceSci Policy

   Oct 17, 2026, 16:29 UTC

   

   San Marcos University Admission Exam 2027-I Underway

   Thousands of applicants are taking the first day of the admission exam for the National University of San Marcos (UNMSM) in Lima, Peru. The exam, held on October 17, 2026, covers two academic areas: Economic and Management Sciences (Area D) and Humanities, Legal, and Social Sciences (Area E). Over 10,500 applicants are participating, with 2,581 places available across 82 professional schools. The exam is being closely monitored by university officials and authorities.

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4. ScienceTradeCreditCrypto

   Oct 17, 2026, 08:14 UTC

   

   AI Investment Boom May Burst, Warn Bank of America and IMF

   Bank of America and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have warned about the potential risks of the current artificial intelligence (AI) investment boom. According to Bank of America, the AI capital cycle is exhibiting classic bubble indicators, with surging corporate expenditure, intensifying competition, and falling prices. Meanwhile, the IMF warns that an AI investment bust could reduce global economic growth by up to 1.3 percentage points in 2028. Both institutions highlight the risk of overinvestment leading to declining returns for investors.

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5. ScienceEnergy Sci

   Oct 17, 2026, 00:06 UTC

   Chinese Scientists Explore Head Transplantation for Longevity

   Chinese scientists, including Professor Xiaoping Ren, are exploring the possibility of head transplantation onto younger bodies to potentially extend human lifespan to centuries. Successful animal experiments, such as those on mice and monkeys, have already been conducted, raising hopes for future human trials.

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