Science news — September 3, 2026

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1. ScienceChina

   Sep 3, 2026, 23:57 UTC

   

   ISRO Launches EOS-05, India's First Geostationary Earth Imaging Satellite

   ISRO successfully launched EOS-05, India's first Earth observation satellite to be placed in a geosynchronous orbit. The satellite, launched aboard GSLV-F17 from Sriharikota on September 4, will enable continuous viewing of the same region, supporting round-the-clock monitoring of remote borders and conflict zones.

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2. ScienceSemiconductorsAI

   Sep 3, 2026, 21:10 UTC

   

   OpenAI's Altman: AI Adoption 'Non-Negotiable', Warns of Cybersecurity Risks

   OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, speaking at the G20 Innovation Ministerial, emphasized the non-negotiable nature of AI adoption for countries, comparing it to the adoption of electricity a century ago. He predicted a boom in entrepreneurship and economic growth due to AI. Altman also highlighted cybersecurity as a major challenge, warning that without urgent action, 'some things are going to go very wrong'. He used the example of a startup accelerator program to demonstrate AI's capabilities, noting that work once taking three months can now be done in about 17 minutes using OpenAI's Codex tool.

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3. ScienceCybersecuritySemiconductorsAI

   Sep 3, 2026, 14:25 UTC

   

   Anthropic Leads Autumn AI Model Race with Updated Fable and Mythos

   Anthropic has taken the lead in the 'autumn race' of new AI models with the release of updated versions of Fable and Mythos. These models, Fable 5.1 and Mythos 5.1, are designed to handle complex tasks and have shown improvements over their predecessors and competitors like GPT-5.6 Sol. Both models are focused on cybersecurity and have been tested for risks in various areas. Anthropic has also developed a special access program for scientists to explore the scientific potential of Mythos in fields like molecular modeling and computational biology.

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4. ScienceTrade

   Sep 3, 2026, 13:02 UTC

   

   Nvidia to Acquire Hugging Face for $13 Billion

   Nvidia is set to acquire AI startup Hugging Face for approximately $13 billion, making it the chipmaker's largest acquisition to date. The deal, expected to close this week, values Hugging Face at about 86 times its $150 million annual revenue. Hugging Face is an open-source platform used by millions of developers for sharing and developing AI and machine learning models.

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5. ScienceOil & Gas

   Sep 3, 2026, 12:07 UTC

   

   Russia Boosts Oil Refinery Protection Amid Ukrainian Attacks

   Russian authorities and oil companies are working together to strengthen the protection of oil refineries against drone attacks, primarily from Ukraine. Around 10% of refineries are currently under repair. Despite significant costs, companies find it more economical to invest in protection than risk plant shutdowns. Russian refineries are considered better protected than those in the UAE.

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6. ScienceWeatherPublic HealthClimate

   Sep 3, 2026, 11:40 UTC

   

   Wool Blankets Tested as Eco-Friendly Glacier Protection

   A Swiss NGO, Summit Foundation, has conducted a test using wool blankets as a biodegradable alternative to synthetic covers to slow glacier melt. Initial results show that wool can reduce melting by 50-70 percent, matching the effectiveness of plastic sheets. However, the organization acknowledges that such methods are laborious and expensive, covering only a tiny fraction of Swiss glaciers and cannot halt their overall retreat.

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7. SciencePhysics

   Sep 3, 2026, 07:32 UTC

   

   Anthropic Launches Claude Fable 5.1 and Mythos 5.1

   Anthropic has introduced Claude Fable 5.1 and Mythos 5.1, billing them as the world's most advanced models for coding and knowledge work. These models aim to improve performance while lowering costs.

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8. ScienceNuclear

   Sep 3, 2026, 00:56 UTC

   

   Bank of Russia to Maintain Key Rate at 14% in September

   Anatoly Aksakov, head of the Financial Market Committee of the State Duma, predicts that the Bank of Russia will keep the key rate at 14% per annum at its September meeting. This prediction is supported by Boris Listov, head of the Russian Agricultural Bank, who believes the key rate may be maintained at the same level at the next meeting.

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