Science & Technology — September 18, 2026

The Morning Brief Desk · Friday, September 18, 2026 · How the Brief is made

First new cat species in a century. Scientists confirmed the tilcayo, a small spotted wildcat from Bolivia’s cloud forest, as the first new cat species identified in more than 100 years.

Scientific American · Read more

Moon orbiter spots massive new crater. NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter identified a 728-foot-wide crater that formed in 2024, the largest newly formed crater ever documented in the solar system.

Science Daily · Read more

Mice grown with half-human brains. Researchers created mice whose brain cortex grows from human-derived cells, a hybrid model that could speed research on neurological disorders, from autism to dementia.

Smithsonian · Read more

Waymo plans Singapore robotaxi launch. The Alphabet-owned company will launch robotaxi service in Singapore in 2028, its latest overseas expansion as competition in autonomous rides heats up.

The Verge · Read more

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