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2026 Nobel Prizes in science awarded

Nobel Prizes in science were awarded for Antarctic cosmic observation, optogenetics, and mirror-image molecules.

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DEVELOPING TIMELINE

First Report Oct 7: Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai won the Nobel Prize in chemistry for discoveries in asymmetric synthesis.

Thursday: Chemistry Nobel recognizes mirror-image molecules discovery

WHAT'S REPORTED

  • ▸Chemistry Nobel recognized solving the mystery of mirror image molecules. — Science News

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Bipartisan SLOTHS Act Bans Wild Sloth Imports

Representatives Frost and Lee introduced the SLOTHS Act to ban wild sloth imports to the United States.

WHAT'S REPORTED

  • ▸The bill is known as the SLOTHS Act, standing for Stopping Legalized Organized Trafficking and Harm. — Inside Climate News
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Trump Administration Promises New Methane Regulations

The Trump administration promised new methane regulations for the oil and gas sector after a decade of efforts.

WHAT'S REPORTED

  • ▸Methane emissions in the Permian Basin originate from oil wells, pressure valves on pipelines, gas processing plants, and routine system maintenance. — Inside Climate News
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Texas Continued Data Center Permitting After Abbott's Pause

Texas regulators processed data center permits despite Governor Abbott's ordered pause on such projects.

WHAT'S REPORTED

  • ▸FracTracker analysis of public records released Monday revealed the permitting continued after Abbott's pause order. — Inside Climate News
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Deep-Sea Species Recovery Uncertain After Deepwater Horizon

A study found deep-sea species populations including octopus, krill, squid and shrimp declined after the 2011 Deepwater Horizon spill.

WHAT'S REPORTED

  • ▸The research was published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. — Inside Climate News