Science news — November 2, 2026

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1. SciencePublic HealthHealthcareNuclear

   Nov 2, 2026, 22:46 UTC

   US Lags Behind Russia, China in Military Drone Production

   The US is significantly behind Russia and China in producing military drones, particularly cheap, expendable ones. While the Pentagon buys drones in the thousands, Russia and China produce them in the millions. American manufacturers face challenges due to supply chain issues, rapidly evolving battlefield requirements, and the Pentagon's procurement system, which is more accustomed to expensive, complex weapons. The US is attempting to catch up through initiatives like the 'Drone Dominance' program, aiming to acquire around 250,000 drones by 2027.

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2. SciencePublic Health

   Nov 2, 2026, 16:52 UTC

   

   Tea Bags Release Thousands of Microplastics into Beverage

   A study by Turkish researchers found that tea prepared using plastic mesh bags can lead to the transfer of thousands of microplastic particles into every cup. The analysis detected between 555 and 2,498 microplastic particles in samples. Neurologists warn that some tea bags can release microplastics and nanoplastics into hot water, advising consumers to check product labels. Experts suggest using loose-leaf tea or carefully examining product labels to reduce microplastic exposure.

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3. ScienceNorth America

   Nov 2, 2026, 12:14 UTC

   

   NASA's Supersonic X-59 Completes First Transcontinental Flight

   NASA's experimental supersonic aircraft, the X-59, has completed its first transcontinental flight from California to Florida after a year of successful test flights. The aircraft, designed to fly at Mach 1.4 at 55,000 feet and produce a soft sonic boom, is set to participate in the MAX POWER airshow. NASA aims to use data from these flights to help regulators decide on allowing commercial supersonic flights over land.

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4. ScienceOil & Gas

   Nov 2, 2026, 07:49 UTC

   

   Merchant Ship Captains' Salaries Soar Amid War Zone Risks

   Captains' salaries on merchant ships have surged to $100,000 per month due to escalating risks in war zones like the Black Sea and the Strait of Hormuz. Attacks on ships, loss of life, and the vital role of seafarers in global trade have led to significant salary increases and bonuses.

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5. ScienceSoftwareSemiconductorsAI

   Nov 2, 2026, 04:32 UTC

   

   DeepSeek Launches Autonomous Coding Agent to Rival Anthropic's Claude Code

   DeepSeek has launched an autonomous coding agent, dubbed 'Super-Agent' or 'research code', designed to challenge Anthropic's popular Claude Code. The open-source agent, licensed under MIT, monitors GitHub repositories and optionally Feishu, performing tasks and providing results such as pull requests upon request.

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6. SciencePublic Health

   Nov 2, 2026, 04:12 UTC

   

   NASA Tests 'Quiet' Supersonic Aircraft X-59

   The U.S. space agency NASA is conducting flight tests of the 'quiet' supersonic aircraft X-59. The aircraft is being developed as part of a program to resume civilian supersonic flights, allowing the plane to overcome the sound barrier without the characteristic loud noise. The tests aim to reintroduce supersonic commercial flights over American cities after decades-long ban.

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7. ScienceTrade

   Nov 2, 2026, 02:32 UTC

   

   Kioxia's Profit Outlook Disappoints, Shares Fall on AI Growth Concerns

   Kioxia Holdings, a Japanese memory chip manufacturer, delivered a profit outlook that missed estimates, sparking concerns that the explosive growth driven by artificial intelligence may be leveling off. The company's shares fell after the cautious outlook, with the stock price dropping by as much as 15% before narrowing to close at 11,960 yen, still down over 11%. Kioxia attributed the slowdown in profit growth to adjustments in shipment timing rather than a weakening in demand, expecting to resume rapid growth by the end of March 2024.

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8. ScienceHardwarePublic HealthHealthcare

   Nov 2, 2026, 01:13 UTC

   

   OneKey Warns: iPhone 11 and Earlier Models' Chip Vulnerabilities Pose Crypto Wallet Risks

   OneKey's founder, Yishi, warns that iPhone 11 and earlier models have unfixable chip vulnerabilities (checkm8, usbliter8) that put crypto wallets at risk. Even with a factory reset and airplane mode enabled, attackers with physical access can exploit these BootROM-level flaws via USB, potentially compromising seed phrases. Users are advised to migrate their seed phrases to newer devices and keep software updated.

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