This week’s new questions

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What happened

If every ship on the planet were hauled out of the water, how much would global sea levels change, and how quickly?

How different would Earth be if anaerobic life were the only life form, and could it have become sentient?

Key facts

  • Reported by New Scientist and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:00:00 UTC.

Why it matters

Research findings and mission results set the evidence base that policy, funding and later discoveries build on.

What to watch next

  • Peer review status and replication of the findings
  • Mission milestones and next scheduled attempt
  • Funding or policy decisions that follow

Sources

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