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- 1Housing protesters clash with police outside Valencia real estate summit●Breaking: Housing rights protesters clash with police after trying to enter a real estate investment summit. : Outside P
Housing rights protesters attempted to enter a real estate investment summit at the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía in Valencia's City of Arts and Sciences, leading to clashes with police outside the venue. The incident unfolded in Valencia, Spain, amid ongoing tensions over housing affordability and the role of property investors in the local market.
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A new episode takes viewers inside the Philippines' Science City, offering a tour of the country's hub for scientific research and innovation. The episode is drawing a large audience and has become one of the most talked-about science stories online, with hundreds of thousands of people engaging with the feature.
- 3Academy of Natural Sciences to close its museum after nearly 200 years●Academy of Natural Sciences is shutting down its museum after nearly 200 years
The Academy of Natural Sciences is shutting down its museum, ending a public operation that has run for nearly two centuries. The Philadelphia institution is one of the oldest natural science museums in the United States, and the announcement has drawn widespread attention and debate about what the closure means for its collections and for public access to science in the city.
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Science City Jena and BV Chemnitz 99 are set to meet in a German Basketball Bundesliga game, with match highlights scheduled to air on Dyn on 4 October 2026 at 16:15. Fans are looking up the fixture ahead of the tip-off, as both East German clubs continue their league campaigns.
- 5Science Across America Launches Free Programs in New Brunswick▼“Science Across America” Brings Free Educational Programming to New Brunswick
Science Across America is bringing free educational programming to New Brunswick, according to a report from New Brunswick Today. The initiative offers local students access to science-focused learning activities at no cost, adding to community education resources in the city. Details on specific programs, schedules and partner organisations were not included in the initial report.
- 6Paramount+ releases new Star Trek Short Trek 'Science Fiction'●Paramount+ just released a special Strange New Worlds Short Trek: "Science Fiction." While exploring an uncharted planet
Paramount+ has released a special Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Short Trek titled 'Science Fiction.' In the story, the Enterprise crew explores an uncharted planet and discovers the ruins of an alien city. A strange disease afflicts the away team, and Spock attempts to decipher alien texts to find a cure. Fans of the series are sharing news of the surprise release.
- 7Shanghai's Science City biotechs pitch to global markets▼In Shanghai’s ‘Science City,’ China’s ascendant biotechs make their pitch to the world
China's growing biotechnology companies are presenting themselves to international investors and partners from Shanghai's Zhangjiang district, known as the city's 'Science City.' Reports from STAT and The Boston Globe highlight how these ascendant firms are showcasing drug development capabilities and seeking global recognition as China's life sciences sector expands its international ambitions.
- 8Tokyo to host 2027 Paralympic Sports Medicine and Science Conference▼IPC Announces Tokyo as host for 2027 Paralympic Sports Medicine & Science Conference
The International Paralympic Committee has named Tokyo as the host city for the 2027 Paralympic Sports Medicine and Science Conference. The event will bring together specialists in para sports medicine and science, continuing Tokyo's close ties with the Paralympic movement following its staging of the postponed 2020 Paralympic Games.
- 9Science festival puts Beloit on Wisconsin road trip map▼Science Festival, Visit Beloit, Wisconsin road trips
Beloit, Wisconsin is being promoted as a road trip destination thanks to its science festival, with Visit Beloit and local media encouraging travelers to include the city in their Wisconsin travel plans. Coverage highlights the festival as a family-friendly draw alongside other attractions, positioning the southern Wisconsin city as a stop on statewide road trip itineraries.
- 10Jena rallies late to beat Chemnitz in basketball●Jena mit starkem Endspurt gegen Chemnitz zum Sieg https://www. diesachsen.de/sport/jena-mit-s tarkem-endspurt-gegen-chem
Science City Jena defeated Chemnitz in a German Basketball Bundesliga game, pulling away with a strong finish after a close contest. The report from dpa highlights Jena's decisive late run as the key to the win in the match between the two East German clubs.
- 11Teton Gravity Research to screen new film in San Francisco▼Teton Gravity Research presents 'Actually, It Is Rocket Science' at Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco - October 8, 2026
Teton Gravity Research has announced a presentation of its film 'Actually, It Is Rocket Science' at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco on October 8, 2026. The action-sports production company regularly tours new releases through major cities, and the San Francisco date has been listed on local event calendars.
- 12Cities keep funding sports stadiums despite dubious economics▼Cities keep shelling out taxpayer money for sports stadiums, yet the economics almost never makes sense
Public money continues to flow into professional sports stadium projects across cities, even though research consistently shows the facilities rarely deliver the promised economic returns. Analysts writing in science and policy outlets argue that subsidies to team owners largely fail to generate jobs or growth, yet officials keep approving new deals, and the practice is drawing renewed scrutiny.
- 13Merz Visits Site of Russian Drone Strike in Kyiv●Merz Visits Site of Russian Drone Strike on Academy of Sciences in Kyiv
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz travelled to Kyiv to see the site of a Russian drone strike that hit the Academy of Sciences building in the Ukrainian capital. The visit underlines Berlin's continued support for Ukraine and highlights the damage Russian attacks are inflicting on civilian and scientific institutions in the city.
- 14Flagstaff celebrates 25 years as a dark sky city▼Flagstaff Science Festival highlights 25 years as dark sky city
Flagstaff, Arizona marked 25 years as the world's first International Dark Sky City at the Flagstaff Science Festival. The event highlighted the city's pioneering light pollution controls, adopted in 1958 to protect astronomical research at nearby Lowell Observatory, and celebrated a quarter century of formal dark sky designation with public science activities.
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France Today has published a guide listing five must-visit places for science lovers in Paris. The piece highlights destinations across the French capital where visitors can explore scientific history and discovery, from museums to historic institutions. It is aimed at travellers and locals looking to combine tourism with an interest in science.
- 16Barcelona's sky plays key role in climate change research●The sky of Barcelona is a key piece in the study of climate change
Barcelona has emerged as an important location for studying climate change, with the city's sky serving as a key piece of that research. Atmospheric observations over the Catalan capital are contributing to scientific understanding of climate patterns. The report highlights how urban skies can provide valuable data for climate science, drawing attention to Barcelona's role in ongoing environmental monitoring efforts.
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Lebanon City Schools in Ohio has received a hydroponic growing system from Fork Farms, allowing students to grow fresh produce indoors year-round. The equipment is typically used in schools to support hands-on science lessons and expand access to nutritious food through cafeteria or classroom programs.
- 18Abstract photo of Gemini spacecraft in Houston draws attention●Gemini Abstract #Houston #Texas #TX #NASA #Space #Rocket #SpaceExploration #STEM #Science #USA #UnitedStates #ShutterQue
A photographer in Houston, Texas has shared an abstract image of a Gemini rocket, tagging NASA, space exploration and science themes. The picture, distributed via a photography feed, highlights the city's ties to human spaceflight history and is being shared among space and science enthusiasts in the United States.