Science & Research Trends: Sep 28 (5 stories)

Here is your Weekly summary for Science & Research across the world for Mon 22nd September - Sun 28th September 2025

A new book by a vaccine developer and a climate scientist highlights the ongoing "war on science," attributing blame to various political and social forces undermining scientific integrity. This discourse is further amplified as over 50 scientific societies have signed a letter urging Congress to protect the independent peer-review system from potential threats posed by recent executive orders.

In space exploration, Blue Origin has secured a NASA contract to transport the VIPER rover to the lunar south pole, enhancing prospects for water-ice discovery. Meanwhile, Cambridge researchers are exploring innovative AI methods to detect hedgehogs from space, using bramble detection as a proxy to map their habitats. In environmental health, Nicholas Spada is pioneering the study of toxic nanoparticles from wildfire smoke, revealing alarming findings about their impact on public health.