Prominent science and technology developments in September
In September, China launched internet satellites, a crater was discovered on the Moon, observations were made by the FAST telescope, and innovations were seen in the medical field.
In September, many significant developments were recorded ranging from space research to artificial intelligence, from the medical world to natural sciences. While new satellites were placed into orbit in space, a massive crater was detected on the Moon, and new AI-supported enzyme systems were discovered.
New Internet Satellite Launch from China
China sent the 26th batch of internet satellites into space, which will form part of the Guovang constellation network established in Low Earth Orbit. The satellites were launched with a Long March 8A rocket from the commercial spacecraft center on Hainan Island.
A Massive Crater Discovered on the Moon
NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter detected a massive crater on the visible side of the Moon, formed as a result of a powerful collision that occurred about two years ago. With a diameter of 222 meters and a depth of 43 meters, the crater ranks among the largest recent impact craters formed in the solar system.
Over 1,300 Pulsar Discoveries by the FAST Telescope
China's Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical radio Telescope has recorded more than 1,300 neutron stars called pulsars since entering service in 2016. In the past 10 years, FAST has performed more pulsar observations than all other telescopes in the world combined.
Water Resources on the Moon May Be Insufficient for Settlement
Scientists stated in a study conducted on the assumption that there is approximately 1 billion tons of water on the lunar surface that these resources may be insufficient for permanent settlements. It was emphasized that even if the water is recycled, the reserves could last for a maximum of 100 years.
New Enzyme System with Claude Artificial Intelligence Model
Anthropic's Claude artificial intelligence model contributed to the discovery of new enzyme systems in a database consisting of DNA sequences. As a result of a 21-hour scan, an uncharacterized enzyme system found in viruses infecting bacteria was identified.
New Brain-Computer Interface for Paralyzed Patients
The US National Institutes of Health developed a new brain-computer interface system capable of simultaneously transferring the speech and body language of paralyzed patients to a virtual character. This system enables ALS patients to communicate faster.
Mice with Human Brain Tissue Developed
Stanford University researchers transplanted cells obtained from human brain organoids into the brains of newborn mice, ensuring that half of the brain consisted of human tissue. It was stated that the transplanted cells developed approximately 4 million human brain cells in the mouse brain.
Genetically Modified Pig Kidney and African Elephants
In the US, a patient who received a transplanted pig kidney lived without dialysis for 271 days, while in another study, it was determined that African elephants utilize medicinal plants when they fall ill. It was determined that elephants consume 35 different plant species for therapeutic purposes.