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Science Saturday: Mini-Moons, Green Jets & AI Breakthroughs 🌌✈️💡

🌌 Earth’s New ‘Mini-Moon’ Sparks Cosmic Curiosity

A temporary asteroid ‘mini-moon’ is set to orbit Earth starting September 29! Discovered in August, the 11-meter-wide space rock will zip around us until November 25—no collision risks detected. Think of it like Earth’s latest cosmic cameo, cruising 4.2 million km away (10x the Earth-Moon distance). 🚀

✈️ China’s C919 Jet Flies Green with Sustainable Fuel

China’s homegrown C919 jet just nailed its first commercial flight using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)! The Beijing-Shanghai trip marks a milestone in cutting carbon emissions. With 12 SAF-powered flights now active at major airports, China’s green aviation dreams are taking off. 🌱

⚠️ Lebanon Device Explosions Raise Security Alarms

Over 3,400 injured and 37 killed in Lebanon after pagers and walkie-talkies exploded mid-September. Theories range from tampered batteries to post-production sabotage. The incident exposes how everyday tech can become weapons—global supply chains, take note! 🚨

🤖 Alibaba’s AI Goes Open-Source in Tech Race

Alibaba just dropped 100+ open-source AI models, including Qwen 2.5, for industries like gaming and automotive. With upgraded reasoning skills and a new text-to-video tool, it’s gunning for rivals like OpenAI. Code smarter, not harder! 💻

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