Science news — September 2, 2026

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1. ScienceChina

   Sep 2, 2026, 23:49 UTC

   

   American Airlines Enhances Boeing 777-300ER with Premium Seats

   American Airlines is upgrading its Boeing 777-300ER planes with more premium seats, aiming to boost profitability by catering to high-spending travelers on long-haul international flights.

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2. ScienceAsiaChinaOil & Gas

   Sep 2, 2026, 12:59 UTC

   

   Chevron to Expand Venezuelan Operations, Invest $7 Billion

   Chevron Corp. is finalizing a deal to significantly expand its operations in Venezuela by adding two giant oil fields in the Orinoco Belt. The Texas oil company has negotiated operating rights to the fields that hold billions of barrels of heavy oil reserves. The deal, expected to be the largest of several agreements announced in the coming days, is separate from negotiations for the US government to take a direct stake in oil fields. Chevron plans to invest $7 billion over the next five years to double its production in Venezuela.

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3. SciencePublic Health

   Sep 2, 2026, 05:48 UTC

   

   Three Habits Turning Smartphones into Germ Breeding Grounds

   A scientist has identified three habits that transform smartphones into hotbeds for microbes: using them in the toilet, kitchen, and during meals. These combined practices create ideal conditions for microorganisms, making phones 'five-star hotels' for germs.

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4. ScienceArcticMarketsM&A

   Sep 2, 2026, 04:34 UTC

   

   India's Manufacturing PMI Falls to Five-Year Low in August

   India's manufacturing sector experienced a decline in August, with the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) falling to a five-year low of 52.8. The survey indicated softer sales and purchasing activity, although easing input cost pressures and improved business confidence offered some support. The fall in PMI was accompanied by a decline in employment.

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5. ScienceEnergy Sci

   Sep 2, 2026, 00:04 UTC

   

   Scientists Discover Six Mysterious Structures Deep Inside Earth

   Using artificial intelligence to analyze seismic data, scientists have found six previously unknown large-scale structures within Earth's interior. Located near the boundary between the mantle and the core at a depth of around 2900 km, these mysterious regions may hold traces of a body that impacted Earth over 4 billion years ago. The results were published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth.

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