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Science news — August 1, 2026 - Page 6

Science publications published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 6 of 10.

232 publications

  1. ScienceSemiconductorsHardwarePublic Health

    Supermicro Expands AI Data Center Rack Portfolio

    Supermicro has launched 10 new AI data center rack models, supporting NVIDIA's Vera Rubin/GB300 MGX platform. These racks, available in various configurations (44OU, 48U, 48OU, 52U), feature advanced liquid cooling integration and high static load capacity (up to 5,500 lb/2,500 kg). They have passed GR-63-CORE Zone 4 seismic and vibration testing, and ship pre-assembled for rapid deployment. Supermicro can deliver up to 3,000 racks monthly, including 2,000 liquid-cooled units. This expansion aims to support next-generation AI factories and hyperscale deployments, and reinforces Supermicro's position in the growing AI server market.
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  9. ScienceSemiconductors

    Leopold Aschenbrenner Vows to 'Fight Another Day' After AI Hedge Fund Plunge

    Leopold Aschenbrenner, manager of the AI hedge fund Situational Awareness, has vowed to 'fight another day' after the fund experienced a 67% drop in July. The significant loss was attributed to a rout in AI stocks, forcing Aschenbrenner into a fire sale of the fund's assets. Despite the setback, Aschenbrenner remains determined and plans to learn from the 'very expensive scars'.
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  10. ScienceTradeEquitiesRatings

    IPSA Index Fluctuates Around 11,000 Points Amid Global Market Uncertainty

    The IPSA index opened at a new high, briefly recovering the 11,000 points mark, before closing above it. The index's movement was influenced by the US Federal Reserve's (Fed) policy decisions and economic data, including GDP growth and inflation indicators. The international dollar index depreciated sharply and continued to lose ground due to these factors. Meanwhile, the index was also affected by domestic factors such as the performance of SQM and geopolitical tensions. Wall Street indices showed mixed performance during this period.
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  11. ScienceNeuroscience

    Tetrachromatism: Women with Four Cone Cells See More Colors

    Tetrachromatism is a genetic condition where some women have an additional type of light-sensitive cell (cone) in their retina, allowing them to perceive a significantly larger range of colors compared to the average person. This condition arises from a mutation on the X chromosome, making it almost exclusive to women. While having four cones is a prerequisite, functional tetrachromatism requires the brain to effectively process and differentiate the additional signal. Research suggests that women with four cone cells can perceive more shades and have measurable perceptual differences compared to those with three cone cells (trichromats). However, the exact nature of tetrachromatic color perception is still debated among scientists.
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  15. ScienceChinaSci Policy

    China's Face Rental Market Booms for AI-Generated Content

    In China, a new market has emerged where individuals rent out their faces to AI-dependent production companies. Platforms like ActID and New Claw create catalogs of faces, allowing producers to select individuals based on age, gender, and type for use in micro-dramas, advertisements, and video games. Users determine where their likeness appears and set their own prices, ranging from $14.5 to $74 per episode or $74 per image. AI was used in over 95% of the 128,000 micro-dramas released in China in the first three months of 2026. However, lawyers warn about potential loss of control over biometric data and unclear usage rights.
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  18. ScienceSemiconductors

    6G to Detect People Through Walls, Monitor Heartbeats

    The upcoming 6G mobile communications standard is set to revolutionize data transmission, but also raises serious privacy concerns. The technology, called Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC), will enable antennas to function like radar, detecting distances, speeds, and movement patterns. Researchers warn that this could allow 6G networks to see through walls, track movements, and even monitor breathing and heart rates, potentially enabling mass surveillance. German regulators have expressed concerns about this capability and propose providing hardware to disable scanning and notification of its operation. The commercial launch of 6G is expected around 2030.
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  19. ScienceCommoditiesEquitiesHardware

    Stock Market Plunge in Asia Due to Chip Sector Fears

    The Tokyo and Seoul stock exchanges experienced significant drops, with the latter nearly losing 8%, due to fears surrounding the chip sector. The main South Korean semiconductor producers led the declines. Concerns about the sustainability of investments in artificial intelligence also contributed to the market downturn. The main indices in Europe and Wall Street were expected to follow suit.
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  22. ScienceSoutheast Asia

    Sishen Mine's Solar Project Transforms Waste Dump into Renewable Energy Asset

    A groundbreaking solar photovoltaic (PV) project at Kumba Iron Ore’s Sishen mine in South Africa is transforming a rehabilitated waste rock dump into a renewable energy asset. This pioneering initiative, the country's first embedded solar project on rehabilitated mine waste, demonstrates a new vision for mining legacy and how former mining land can continue generating value post-extraction.
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  23. ScienceSemiconductorsPhysicsSci Policy

    AI Companies Buying, Scanning, and Destroying Millions of Books

    Artificial intelligence companies are reportedly buying millions of physical books, including rare and antique editions, scanning their contents, and then destroying the originals to use the text as training data for their models. This practice has sparked debate and concern among booksellers, authors, and readers, with some comparing it to book burning and the loss of cultural heritage. Anthropic, an AI company, has been revealed to have spent millions on this process, with other companies potentially following suit. The legality and ethics of this practice are currently being debated.
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