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Science news — August 1, 2026 - Page 10

Science publications published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 10 of 10.

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  3. ScienceHardwareMaterialsEarthPublic HealthBiodiversity

    6 Gardening Tricks from Generations, Backed by Experts

    Six gardening practices passed down through generations are gaining renewed appreciation from horticulture specialists. These techniques, such as feeding the soil, covering it with mulch, using human hair to repel pests, burying banana peels near rosebushes, capturing and removing small pests by hand, and cultivating a bond with nature, are supported by scientific evidence.
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  9. ScienceLawChinaTrade

    Binance US to Apply for CFTC DCM Status to Launch Prediction Markets

    Binance US plans to apply to the CFTC in August for designated contract market status, aiming to offer prediction markets to customers. This move is part of the exchange's broader comeback strategy, which includes lower trading fees and expansion into products like prediction markets and perpetual contracts. The prediction markets would allow US customers to trade contracts on real-world events such as elections, sports, and crypto prices directly on the platform. Binance US will compete with existing platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket if approved.
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  11. ScienceSemiconductors

    MinIO Introduces AIStor Memory for Agentic AI

    MinIO has launched AIStor Memory, an object storage software that provides persistent memory for AI agents. This allows agents to retain context across sessions, resume interrupted work, and operate on enterprise data under existing governance controls. The product aims to simplify the process of giving agents persistent memory by integrating various storage types into a single solution. It is designed for long-running, multi-step agent workflows and can handle sensitive or regulated data. MinIO argues that as agent-generated work accumulates, it becomes a shared organizational record that should be kept on enterprise-controlled infrastructure.
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  15. SciencePublic Health

    Mosquitoes Evolving Resistance to Common Insecticides

    Researchers warn that mosquitoes are rapidly developing resistance to common insecticides used in public health programs. A study in India found that Aedes aegypti mosquitoes are activating specific enzymes to defend against alpha-cypermethrin, a common insecticide. The study identified beta-esterase as the main defense mechanism, with its activity increasing more than 21 times after exposure to the insecticide. While this does not yet indicate widespread resistance, it serves as an early warning that mosquitoes could start developing resistance to alpha-cypermethrin. The study suggests that rotation of insecticides and elimination of breeding sites may help delay the loss of effectiveness.
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  16. ScienceAstronomy

    Betelgeuse's Companion Star Confirmed

    After a century-long search, astronomers have finally confirmed the existence of Betelgeuse's elusive companion star using the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope. The companion, Betelgeuse B, is more massive than previously thought, with 2-3 times the mass of the Sun. This discovery has significant implications for understanding red supergiant evolution and the potential influence of a companion on Betelgeuse's eventual supernova explosion.
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