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- 1SETI volcanologist explains what a Yellowstone super-eruption would do to Earth●What would a Yellowstone super-eruption actually mean for Earth? SETI Institute volcanologist Dr. Kayla Iacovino joined
SETI Institute volcanologist Dr. Kayla Iacovino appeared on NewsNation to explain what a Yellowstone super-eruption would actually mean for the planet. She described the event as so large that its global effects could be comparable to those of a major asteroid impact, prompting fresh public discussion about the supervolcano's potential consequences.
- 2BOINC distributed computing users compare notes online●Are there many the Berkeley Open Infrastructure for Network Computing BOINC distributed computing software users here? W
Users of BOINC, the Berkeley Open Infrastructure for Network Computing platform that lets volunteers donate spare computer power to scientific research, are asking who still runs the software and which projects they support. One longtime participant recalls running SETI@home, the famous search for extraterrestrial intelligence, which originally used data from the Arecibo radio telescope. The exchange has drawn responses comparing current projects.
- 3Science Friday examines new lunar crater and alien technology search●NOW PLAYING == Science Friday with Ira Flatow and Flora Lichtman 10/2/26: Examining a new lunar crater + searching for s
The October 2, 2026 episode of Science Friday, hosted by Ira Flatow with Flora Lichtman, features two segments: an examination of a newly formed crater on the Moon and a discussion of the search for signs of alien technology. The episode is being shared among listeners interested in space science and SETI topics.
- 4Primorye resident detained over planned attack in North Ossetia●A resident of Primorye has been detained in connection with the preparation of a terrorist attack in North Ossetia.
Russian authorities have detained a resident of the Primorsky region on suspicion of preparing a terrorist attack in North Ossetia. The arrest was reported by the Caucasian Knot news outlet. Few details have been released about the suspect or the alleged plot, and officials have not said what the intended target was or whether others are being sought.