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Science news — August 1, 2026 - Page 3

Science publications published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 3 of 10.

232 publications

  2. SciencePhysics

    Microsoft's Focus: Improving 8GB PCs' Performance

    Microsoft's Windows chief Pavan Davuluri announced that the company's priority is to optimize memory usage on 8GB PCs. This follows Microsoft's experiment with an 8GB Surface device and Apple's launch of an 8GB MacBook. The goal is to make 8GB PCs faster and more responsive by the end of 2026. Other areas of focus include improving the out-of-box experience, enhancing family features, and refining voice interaction.
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    Nvidia's Vera CPU: A Deep Dive into Architecture and Performance

    Nvidia's Vera CPU, a standalone platform independent of Nvidia's GPUs, promises 88 custom Armv9.2 cores, 176 threads, support for up to 1.5 TB of LPDDR5X memory, and availability as a standalone platform. The CPU is designed for AI workloads, including managing GPUs and hosting AI agents. It features a monolithic compute die with 88 cores, surrounded by chiplets for I/O and memory. The Olympus core, Nvidia's first fully-custom CPU core, is designed to quash pipeline and execution bottlenecks. The Vera CPU Superchip combines two Vera CPUs connected over NVLink-C2C, delivering 176 cores and 352 threads. Nvidia claims Vera delivers higher performance than AMD's Epyc 9755 in agentic workloads.
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  7. ScienceRobotics

    Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max: Coming Soon with Major Upgrades

    Apple fans eagerly awaiting the iPhone 18 Pro Max will be pleased to know that the new generation is just around the corner. Rumors suggest a staggered launch, with high-end models like the iPhone 18 Pro Max, iPhone 18 Pro, and a new foldable iPhone debuting in September 2026, while the standard iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e will follow in spring 2027. The iPhone 18 Pro Max is expected to feature significant improvements, including a smaller Dynamic Island, variable aperture camera, A20 2nm processor, and larger battery capacity.
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    Obesity Linked to Alzheimer's via Fat Molecules

    Researchers found that obesity raises levels of certain fat molecules (PEs) which can travel to the brain, disrupt its immune defenses, and promote harmful amyloid buildup, a key feature of Alzheimer's disease. Correcting this fat imbalance improved memory and brain function in Alzheimer's models. This study, led by Houston Methodist researchers, suggests a potential new target for Alzheimer's prevention or therapy.
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  12. ScienceFX

    Publishers Lose Google Traffic as AI Answers Replace Links

    Google's shift to providing answers directly on its platform has led to a significant drop in traffic to publishers' websites. Over the past year, Google Search traffic to publishers fell by 34%, with small publishers experiencing a 60% loss over two years. In response, publishers are exploring alternative strategies such as optimizing for generative engines, newsletters, and direct licensing deals with AI companies.
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  14. ScienceChinaPublic HealthGrid

    India's Solar Energy Boom

    India has emerged as the world's second-largest solar growth market, with a significant increase in installed capacity from 3 GW in 2014 to 162.15 GW by June 2026. This transformation is driven by policy support, infrastructure development, and citizen participation. Notably, India added 29 GW of renewable energy in the first half of 2026 alone, with 26 GW from solar and 3 GW from wind. Initiatives like PM Surya Ghar Yojana and PM-KUSUM are empowering households and farmers with rooftop solar and solar-powered irrigation respectively. The country aims to reach 500 GW of installed renewable energy capacity by 2030.
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    AI Governance: The Next Competitive Advantage

    Companies are shifting their focus from what to automate with AI to what they're willing to delegate and under what criteria. Effective AI governance is crucial for scaling AI within organizations, ensuring responsible use, and mitigating risks. It involves defining decision-making processes, data usage, risk management, accountability, and metrics for AI integration. Latin American companies should adopt a pragmatic approach to AI governance, balancing innovation with proportional risk management.
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    Samsung Warns: Memory Shortage to Worsen Through 2027

    Samsung, a leading memory chip manufacturer, has warned that the ongoing global shortage of computer memory is expected to worsen significantly in 2027 and last until at least 2028. The increased demand, primarily driven by the push for more AI data centers that need tons of RAM and GPUs, has largely gone unmet this year. Existing orders are being carried over into next year, which is likely to exacerbate the already tense situation. As a result, prices could soar even higher, if not remain at a similarly high level. The shortage is expected to continue all the way through 2026 and well into 2027, with some predictions extending until 2028. Samsung is trying to avoid traditional boom-and-bust cycles by securing long-term contracts with customers and increasing production predictability.
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  18. ScienceChina

    Sarvam AI Unveils 1T Model, Bets on India's AI Future

    Sarvam AI, a Bengaluru-based startup, has announced its plans to build a 1-trillion-parameter AI model. The company, co-founded by Pratyush Kumar, aims to be at the frontier of AI innovation, defining and pushing the technology further. Sarvam AI has hired a former xAI researcher and plans to launch the model within the next six months. The startup is focusing on AI sovereignty, cost-effectiveness, and supporting Indic languages. It aims to be a full-stack AI company, spanning models, inference infrastructure, and enterprise applications. Vivek Raghavan, another co-founder, warns that without a full-stack AI alternative, India risks becoming a 'digital colony'.
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    India's AI Data Centre Boom: Challenges and Opportunities

    India's AI data centre boom is accelerating due to supportive policies and major private investments. However, rising electricity and water demands pose sustainability challenges. To ensure long-term competitiveness, India needs to build sustainable energy and grid capacity alongside AI-ready infrastructure. Currently, India accounts for nearly 20% of global data consumption but hosts less than 5% of the world's data centres, highlighting a significant infrastructure gap.
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    Scientists Discover Genetic Factor in Cancer Development Among Smokers

    A study published in Nature found that inherited genetic background plays a crucial role in determining why some smokers develop cancer while others do not. Researchers created mice with different genetic predispositions to liver cancer and exposed them to the same carcinogen. They discovered that the same mutation can have different consequences depending on the mouse's genetic characteristics, influencing both mutation processes and pathways leading to tumor development. This finding could impact personalized medicine, cancer prevention, and early detection programs.
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