Science news — August 2, 2026

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1. ScienceAI

   Aug 2, 2026, 19:30 UTC

   AI Drives Job Creation in Construction and Plumbing

   Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has stated that the development of physical infrastructure to support artificial intelligence is creating a significant number of high-paying jobs in construction and plumbing. This counters the common perception that AI primarily threatens entry-level white-collar positions.

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2. ScienceEnergy Sci

   Aug 2, 2026, 19:19 UTC

   Magnetic Storm Begins on Earth

   A magnetic storm has started on Earth, triggered by a plasma ejection from the sun several hours ago. The storm is expected to last for 4-6 hours, although it could potentially be shorter.

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3. SciencePrivacyBiology

   Aug 2, 2026, 18:30 UTC

   Sam Altman Suggests Using ChatGPT for AI-Generated Podcasts About Kids

   OpenAI CEO Sam Altman sparked debate by suggesting parents use ChatGPT to create personalized morning podcasts about their children's interests and schedules during school commutes. The idea was criticized by many, including Gravity Falls creator Alex Hirsch, who replied 'What if you just talked to your children?'

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4. ScienceNuclear

   Aug 2, 2026, 13:46 UTC

   OPEC+ to Raise Oil Output by 188,000 Barrels Per Day in September

   OPEC+ countries, led by Saudi Arabia and Russia, have agreed to increase oil production by 188,000 barrels per day in September. This is the sixth consecutive month of increased supply. The decision comes despite ongoing Middle East tensions disrupting global supplies. The next OPEC+ meeting is scheduled for September 6.

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5. ScienceSemiconductors

   Aug 2, 2026, 12:36 UTC

   YouTuber Hank Green Apologizes for Heavy AI Use, Slows Down Content

   YouTuber Hank Green has apologized to fans for relying too heavily on AI as a research aid while creating content for his popular channels, including SciShow and Crash Course. Green admitted to using OpenAI's ChatGPT for research and expressed concern about the impact of AI on critical thinking and mental health. He announced that he will slow down or pause production of his YouTube channels and online games to reassess his creative process and manage his interactions with AI more effectively.

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6. ScienceHardwarePublic HealthHealthcare

   Aug 2, 2026, 02:26 UTC

   Coldcard Hardware Wallet Vulnerability Leads to $70M Bitcoin Theft

   A bug in Coldcard hardware wallet's firmware allowed attackers to drain over $70 million worth of Bitcoin from around 1,200 wallets. The vulnerability, present for over five years, affected almost all Coldcard models. Users are advised to update their firmware, generate new seeds, and move their Bitcoin to new wallets.

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