Science news — September 4, 2026

6 publications

1. ScienceRobotics

   Sep 4, 2026, 18:44 UTC

   

   AI's Impact on Job Market and Hiring

   AI is transforming the job market by reshaping hiring processes rather than replacing workers. While job seekers attempt to use AI to game the application process, it's proving ineffective due to unexpected reasons. Meanwhile, platforms like Canditech help employers assess candidates' ability to direct, judge, and validate AI through realistic job simulations.

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2. ScienceEarth

   Sep 4, 2026, 17:52 UTC

   

   GLP-1 Drugs Linked to Male Pattern Baldness

   Recent studies suggest a potential connection between GLP-1 medications and male pattern baldness. Researchers have found a biological link in genes between GLP-1 users and those with a history of male pattern hair loss. However, more research is needed to confirm this association.

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3. ScienceTradeSoftwareHardware

   Sep 4, 2026, 14:19 UTC

   

   Apple Scraps Foldable MacBook, Reshuffles OLED Plans

   Apple has reportedly canceled plans for a foldable MacBook and a larger OLED MacBook Pro model, according to research firm Omdia. The company is now focusing on a new 13.8-inch OLED MacBook between the Air and Pro models, expected in 2029. Meanwhile, mini-LED MacBook Pro models could stick around until 2028.

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4. ScienceNorth AmericaBudgetTrade

   Sep 4, 2026, 11:13 UTC

   

   AI Data Center Boom: $31.6 Trillion by 2050

   Global data center spending is set to reach $31.6 trillion through 2050 to meet the world's growing appetite for AI, an investment boom with no precedent in history, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers. The bulk of the spending will go into hardware like AI chips from Nvidia, with the US capturing nearly half of the projected spending. However, power availability, data sovereignty, and semiconductor supply chains will shape where investments occur. The AI infrastructure cycle dwarfs previous capital-intensive projects like the internet and electrification, resetting every four to six years.

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5. ScienceCommodities

   Sep 4, 2026, 09:00 UTC

   

   Kia EV9 Owner Shocked by $16,700 Charging Bill

   A Canadian owner of a Kia EV9 electric vehicle received a bill of $16,700 (€14,500) after a routine charge, much higher than expected despite the charge being relatively short.

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6. ScienceBudget

   Sep 4, 2026, 08:34 UTC

   

   Oil Companies' Billion-Dollar Investments in Refinery Protection Won't Affect Gasoline Prices, Says Novak

   Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak has assured that billion-dollar investments by oil companies in protecting refineries will not affect gasoline prices. Novak stated that companies are actively implementing recommended protection systems, which are 'more serious' than before. Requirements for passive protection of refineries have been developed and communicated to enterprises, with companies working actively on this. Novak's comments come amidst Russia's ongoing fuel crisis and efforts to protect refineries from potential attacks.

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