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Science news — August 26, 2026

Science publications published on August 26, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

12 publications

  1. ScienceCorp GovEarthHealthcare

    Peptides Flood Social Media: FDA Weighs Relaxing Restrictions

    Peptides, small chains of amino acids, are gaining popularity on social media, promoted by celebrities and influencers for various purposes like skincare and muscle recovery. However, the scientific community warns that many of these have little or no evidence of effectiveness in humans. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently discussed relaxing restrictions on experimental peptides, which could lead to their wider availability.
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  2. ScienceHardwarePublic HealthHealthcare

    Apple's Upcoming September Event: New iPhones and First Foldable iPhone

    Apple has announced an event for September 9, where they will unveil the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and their first foldable iPhone. The new iPhones will feature the A20 Pro chip, with the Pro models potentially having a variable aperture camera. The foldable iPhone will have a 5.5-inch to 7.6-inch display, Touch ID, and no telephoto camera. Additionally, Apple is expected to introduce the Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4, and possibly new smart home devices. The event will also reveal launch dates for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS Golden Gate.
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  3. ScienceTradeHardwareNeuroscience

    MG Hector Tomahawk EV & PHEV Launched

    MG Motor India has launched the Hector Tomahawk EV at Rs 19.49 lakh and the PHEV at Rs 25.70 lakh (ex-showroom). The EV offers a 69.2kWh battery, 204hp motor, and a claimed range of 517km. The PHEV combines a 1.5L petrol engine with a 20.5kWh battery, offering over 115km electric range and a combined range of over 1100km. Both models are available with MG's Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) program.
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  4. ScienceSoutheast Asia

    SpaceX to Build World's Largest Rocket Launch Site in Louisiana

    Elon Musk's SpaceX plans to construct the world's largest space launch site in Louisiana, capable of accommodating thousands of Starship rocket flights annually. The project, worth $100 billion, is expected to have its first launch in 2029. The site will cover several tens of thousands of hectares, equivalent to 180,000 Tokyo Domes, making it the largest such facility globally. However, environmental concerns have been raised regarding its construction.
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  5. ScienceSemiconductorsHardware

    Japan to Trial Real-Time Stock and Bond Settlements with Blockchain

    Japan is set to trial real-time stock and bond settlements using blockchain technology. The Financial Services Agency (FSA), Ministry of Finance, Bank of Japan, and financial institutions will launch a study group this summer to explore this initiative. A development plan is expected by early 2027, with operations potentially beginning in the early 2030s. The aim is to eliminate the days-long delays currently baked into traditional markets.
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  10. ScienceMiddle EastHockey

    NASCAR to Race on Military Bases in 2027 and 2028

    NASCAR has announced plans to race on active military bases in 2027 and 2028. The 2027 event will take place at Naval Base Coronado in California over the weekend of July 30-August 1, featuring the NASCAR Cup and O'Reilly Auto Parts Series. This follows the success of the inaugural race at the same location in June 2023. In 2028, NASCAR will move to another U.S. military installation as part of a multi-year plan with the Department of Defense. The 2027 schedule will also include four road/street courses, with Circuit of the Americas, Sonoma Raceway, and Watkins Glen International joining Naval Base Coronado.
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  11. ScienceSoftwareRoboticsPublic Health

    Harvard Uses AI Clones of Professors in $699 Online Startup Bootcamp

    Harvard Business School has launched an eight-week online startup bootcamp featuring AI clones of its faculty. Aspiring founders can rehearse investor pitches, sales calls, and board meetings with these AI 'clones' for $699. The program, part of HBS Foundry, aims to provide entrepreneurial support to high-potential founders worldwide. So far, 760 founders have participated.
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