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Science news — August 1, 2026 - Page 7

Science publications published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 7 of 10.

232 publications

  1. ScienceCommodities

    ExxonMobil, Chevron Profits Surge Amid Iran War

    ExxonMobil and Chevron reported significant increases in profits during the second quarter of 2026, driven by rising oil prices due to the Iran war. ExxonMobil's net income attributable for the quarter increased by 105% year-on-year to $14.525 billion, while Chevron's profit nearly quintupled to $12.072 billion. Both companies also saw substantial increases in revenue and production. ExxonMobil's CEO Darren Woods attributed the strong performance to the company's portfolio and operational model, while Chevron's CEO Mike Wirth highlighted the team's focus on safely supplying reliable energy.
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  2. ScienceEarthEnergy Sci

    Ice Age Humans Preferred Hunting Female Woolly Mammoths

    A study published in Current Biology analyzed the DNA of over 500 woolly mammoth bones, revealing that Ice Age humans selectively hunted female mammoths. The findings show a stark contrast in sex ratio between natural deaths and human-associated sites, with females dominating the latter. The reasons behind this preference remain unclear, but it could be due to herd behavior or predictable movement patterns. The study also identified the first case of X0/XX mosaicism in an extinct species.
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  3. ScienceCybersecuritySemiconductorsPhysics

    Google's AI Overhaul Secures Chrome with Record Vulnerability Fixes

    Google is leveraging Gemini-powered AI models to revolutionize Chrome’s security. In the last two milestones, Google fixed 1,072 vulnerabilities, more than the previous 23 milestones combined. AI agents are now triaging issues, drafting fixes, and writing tests. Google is also piloting twice-a-week security releases and dynamic patching to protect users. This shift has led to a significant increase in bug discoveries, with Chrome 149 and 150 fixing over 1,000 security bugs in just two updates.
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  5. ScienceDev ToolsPublic HealthHealthcare

    Casio Launches First Smart Ring with Health Tracking

    Casio has introduced its first smart ring, the CRW-H001M-8, which combines the appearance of a tiny digital watch with health features such as pulse, blood oxygen, sleep, and body temperature tracking. Currently available only in China, the wearable also offers workout tracking and can monitor heart rate and body temperature. It mirrors the design of Casio's previous Ring Watch concept, featuring an LCD panel for time display and alarms.
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  9. ScienceChinaCommoditiesAR/VR

    Taiwan's Economy Booms with 13% GDP Growth Driven by AI Chip Demand

    Taiwan's economy surged 12.92% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, following a 14.55% increase in the first quarter, primarily due to strong international demand for advanced semiconductors used in artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. This growth, led by tech giants like TSMC and Hon Hai (Foxconn), has resulted in a significant increase in exports, particularly to the United States. However, the prosperity is not evenly distributed, with traditional sectors struggling and wages remaining low for most workers.
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  13. ScienceSemiconductorsAIEnergy Sci

    Google DeepMind Unveils Gemini Robotics 2

    Google DeepMind has released Gemini Robotics 2, an advanced AI model that enables robots to control their entire bodies, perform complex tasks, collaborate with other robots, and adapt to new environments. The system, which includes the Gemini Robotics ER 2 reasoning model and the Gemini Robotics On-Device 2 for offline use, allows robots to walk, crouch, manipulate objects, and perform delicate tasks like tying knots and sealing bags. It also enables multi-robot collaboration and improves safety features.
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  15. ScienceSemiconductorsHardwareAI

    Moonshot AI's Kimi K3 Powered by 20,000 NVIDIA Chips via Alibaba

    Bloomberg reports that Moonshot AI, a Chinese startup, accessed around 20,000 NVIDIA chips through a deal with Alibaba to train its Kimi model, featuring 2.8 trillion parameters. Alibaba, both a major cloud provider and investor in Moonshot, denies providing H200 (Hopper) accelerators but does not deny the broader partnership. The use of these chips highlights China's ability to scale frontier AI despite U.S. export restrictions and underscores cloud infrastructure as a key competitive advantage in AI development.
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  18. ScienceEquitiesEarningsStock Market

    Microsoft Stock Surges, Adds Record $450 Billion in Market Value

    Microsoft's stock surged on Thursday, adding nearly half a trillion dollars to its value, the most by any stock in a single day. The company's market capitalization increased by $450 billion, surpassing Nvidia's previous record of $440 billion. This gain is larger than the market capitalization of roughly 96% of S&P 500 stocks and bigger than many global equity markets. Microsoft's stock closed the day up 15.5%, marking its best day since October 2008.
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  20. ScienceEuropeTradeHardware

    Apple's First Folding iPhone: Design, Release Rumors, and Specs

    Apple's long-rumored folding iPhone, expected to be called 'iPhone Ultra', is nearing release with a September 2026 launch. The book-style device will feature a 7.7-7.8 inch inner display and a 5.3-5.5 inch outer display, with a 4:3 aspect ratio for improved multitasking and document reading. Rumors suggest it will have four cameras, no telephoto, Touch ID instead of Face ID, and a starting price of $1,999. The device is expected to be Apple's most repairable folding phone, with a focus on minimizing the crease and maintaining thinness.
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  22. ScienceSoutheast AsiaEarth

    New alloy discovered in Hiroshima blast debris

    Scientists have discovered an unknown alloy in the debris of the Hiroshima atomic blast. The material, consisting of metals vaporized and then cooled rapidly, has an unusual crystalline structure and combines several metals. It was found within microspheres in the sand on the shores of Hiroshima Bay. The discovery shows that unique materials can be formed under nuclear explosion conditions that do not occur naturally.
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  23. ScienceSemiconductors

    Antora Energy Raises $550M for Thermal Battery Expansion

    Battery storage startup Antora Energy has raised $550 million in a Series C funding round led by G2 Venture Partners and Eclipse. The company will use the funds to expand production of its thermal batteries, which store low-cost electricity as heat and can serve various industries, including data centers and heavy industry. Antora claims its technology is fast to deploy and does not rely on supply-constrained critical minerals. The raise is one of the largest in the cleantech sector this year.
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