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📅April 27, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Breakthroughs in CRISPR gene editing trials, SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch, AI pasture measurement advances, and science awards highlight today's global science news.
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Intellia Therapeutics Reports Topline Data from Phase 3 HAELO Trial of CRISPR Gene Editing Therapy

Intellia Therapeutics announces topline results from its global Phase 3 HAELO clinical trial of lonvoguran ziclumeran for hereditary angioedema on April 27, 2026. This marks the world's first Phase 3 readout for an in vivo CRISPR gene editing candidate. The company will host a webcast at 8:00 a.m. ET to discuss the data.Source 1

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SpaceX Launches Falcon Heavy Rocket for First Time in 18 Months

SpaceX is set to launch its powerful Falcon Heavy rocket on April 27, carrying the Viasat-3 F3 mission, marking the first flight in 18 months. The launch can be watched live, highlighting advancements in heavy-lift space capabilities. This mission underscores ongoing commercial space exploration efforts.Source 2

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CSIRO's New AI Tools Revolutionize Pasture Biomass Measurement

CSIRO, with Google Australia and MLA, announced winners of the global Image2Biomass Prediction Competition on April 27, 2026. China's Team 卷不动了 took first place for AI models estimating pasture biomass from images across Australian regions and seasons. This supports scalable grazing management for livestock productivity and sustainability.Source 3

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Hubble Space Telescope Captures Stunning 36th Birthday Image of Itself

The Hubble Space Telescope has snapped an amazing photo of itself to celebrate its 36th birthday. This self-portrait highlights the telescope's enduring contributions to astronomy. The image showcases Hubble's iconic structure against space.Source 2

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Breakthrough Prize 2026 Awards Over $18 Million for Science Discoveries

The 2026 Breakthrough Prize, dubbed the 'Oscars of Science,' awards more than $18 million for breakthroughs in space, physics, and other fields. Recipients are honored for transformative scientific achievements. The ceremony recognizes global leaders in fundamental research.Source 2

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Comet PanSTARRS Approaches Earth: How to Spot It This Weekend

Comet PanSTARRS is nearing Earth around April 26-27, 2026, visible in satellite imagery and the night sky. Observers can catch this celestial event with proper tools. It marks a rare astronomical sighting for stargazers.Source 2

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X-ray Image Reveals Solar System 'Breathing' Phenomenon

A new X-ray image captures the solar system 'breathing,' showing dynamic interactions in our cosmic neighborhood. This visualization provides insights into solar wind and heliospheric structures. Scientists are analyzing the data for deeper understanding of space weather.Source 2

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From Apollo to Alien Worlds: Four Sky 'Firsts' Visible Tonight

Tonight's night sky features four historic 'firsts' from Apollo missions to exoplanet discoveries, observable under clear conditions. This event connects past space achievements with modern astronomy. Stargazers worldwide can participate in this celestial showcase.Source 2

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Japan Experiences Earthquake on April 27, 2026

Real footage captures an earthquake in Japan on April 27, 2026, as shared in recent videos. The event is part of ongoing seismic monitoring in the region. No immediate details on magnitude or impacts are confirmed from primary sources.Source 4

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Global Kaggle Challenge Advances AI in Agriculture for Sustainable Grazing

The CSIRO-led Image2Biomass competition tested AI's ability to estimate pasture from on-ground photos, aiding remote sensing calibration. Winners improved accuracy by adapting to varying conditions, seasons, and pasture types. This innovation covers a quarter of Earth's grazing lands for better sustainability.Source 3

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Intellia Webcast to Unveil CRISPR Phase 3 Results for HAE Treatment

Intellia Therapeutics schedules a live webcast on April 27, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. ET to review HAELO trial data for lonvo-z in hereditary angioedema. Investors and media can join via the company's website. This could transform gene editing therapies.Source 1