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Science news — August 5, 2026

Science publications published on August 5, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

7 publications

  2. ScienceAstronomy

    Rare Supernova Explosion Caught in First Moments

    Astronomers have captured the initial moments of a supernova explosion for only the second time in 20 years. The Einstein Probe first detected a brief soft X-ray flash from a galaxy about 500 million light-years away, signaling the shock breakout of a massive star's death. Within an hour, ground-based telescopes confirmed the birth of a new supernova, SN 2026gzf, allowing scientists to study its early evolution and interactions with surrounding material.
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  3. ScienceAR/VR

    Google's $200Bn AI Chip Financing Machine for Anthropic

    Google has assembled a massive infrastructure financing program worth over $200 billion to supply AI chips to Anthropic. The program involves Google, Broadcom, Apollo, Blackstone, Morgan Stanley, and cryptocurrency miners. Google guarantees data centers, while Broadcom commits to buying chips and helps finance them. The first batch of TPUs worth $35 billion has been delivered, with larger commitments pending. Google is also backing data center projects to house the chips.
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  5. ScienceAsiaChinaCommodities

    Uranium Exports via Cobalt Shipments to China

    An investigation by Lighthouse Reports and the Financial Times has revealed that thousands of tonnes of uranium may have been exported from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to China via cobalt shipments over the past two decades. The estimated amount ranges from 2,000 to 5,000 tonnes, which was not recorded in official uranium export records. The companies involved have disputed these findings.
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  6. SciencePhysics

    Google Releases Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2 for Pixel

    Google has released Android 17 QPR2 Beta 2 for Pixel devices, available through the Android Beta Program or by flashing OTA images. This update is part of Google's Quarterly Platform Release program and is expected to release stable alongside a Pixel Feature Drop in December 2026. It supports Pixel 6a to Pixel 10 series, excluding the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro. No official changelog is available yet.
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  7. ScienceTrade

    Gold Prices Surge to Seven-Week High

    Gold prices have surged to their highest level in nearly seven weeks, driven by a decline in the dollar, lower US Treasury yields, and easing inflation fears. The precious metal rose for the fourth consecutive session on Thursday, reaching $4,285.69 per ounce in spot trading. This rally comes after gold prices fell sharply due to the US-Iran conflict, which drove up energy prices and strengthened inflationary pressure. Market expectations of a relaxation in the Middle East situation and reduced rate hike expectations by the US Federal Reserve are supporting gold prices. Other precious metals, such as silver, platinum, and palladium, also saw gains.
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