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Sep 16, 2026, 7:18 AM

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SCIENCETHE BRIEF09/16/26

US Deploys Weapons in Space

The United States has acknowledged deploying weapons in space for the first time.

WHAT'S REPORTED

  • ▸US admission marks a significant shift in space militarization policy. — NPR Science, BBC Science
  • ▸Revelation follows previous warnings about Russia potentially weaponizing space. — NPR Science
  • ▸Announcement points to a developing field of modern warfare in Earth's orbit. — BBC Science
SCIENCETHE BRIEF09/16/26

EPA Loosens Methane Emissions Rules

The EPA is loosening methane regulations from oil and gas wells, boosting pollution.

WHAT'S REPORTED

  • ▸EPA proposal will loosen methane rules specifically for stripper wells in oil and gas sector. — ProPublica
SCIENCETHE BRIEF09/16/26

Antarctic Krill Found in Deep-Sea Vents

Scientists have discovered Antarctic krill in hydrothermal vents in a surprising location.

WHAT'S REPORTED

  • ▸Antarctic krill normally serve as crucial food source for penguins, seals, and whales. — NPR Science