Science & Technology — September 13, 2026

Pig kidney sets transplant record. A gene-edited pig kidney kept patient Tim Andrews off dialysis for a record 271 days, the first pig organ to serve as a bridge to a human transplant.

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Ozempic ingredient may slow aging in mice. Semaglutide, the drug in Ozempic, helped older healthy mice live longer and improved memory and muscle function beyond effects seen with calorie restriction.

Science Daily · Read more ↗

Tesla sets Roadster reveal date. Nearly nine years after first announcing it, Tesla says it will finally unveil its second-generation Roadster sports car on Oct. 1.

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Rocket Lab protests NASA Mars award. The company filed a formal protest of NASA’s $700 million Mars orbiter award to Blue Origin, arguing it violates eligibility rules set by Congress.

Space.com · Read more ↗