Science news — September 13, 2026

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1. ScienceAIAI Safety

   Sep 13, 2026, 17:03 UTC

   

   Elon Musk and Barack Obama Warn About Artificial Intelligence Dangers

   Elon Musk and former US President Barack Obama have both expressed concerns about the potential dangers of artificial intelligence (AI). Musk reminded that he had warned about the risks of AI 12 years ago, comparing it to a tool potentially more dangerous than nuclear weapons. Obama, meanwhile, urged Democrats to make AI oversight a top priority, warning that the technology could be 'dangerous' if not properly managed, particularly if it ends up in private hands. He called for a clear AI policy framework and for 2028 presidential candidates to make AI a central part of their agendas.

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2. ScienceChinaSci PolicyEnergy Sci

   Sep 13, 2026, 11:58 UTC

   

   Xi Jinping Urges BRICS Nations to Deepen AI Cooperation

   Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on BRICS countries to strengthen cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) and proposed several initiatives to advance this goal. These include promoting open and inclusive AI development, simplifying trade and investment procedures, collaborating in the digital industry and smart manufacturing, and training scientific and technical personnel. Xi also emphasized the need to create a global governance system for AI with broad consensus.

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3. ScienceMiddle EastUnited KingdomHardware

   Sep 13, 2026, 09:45 UTC

   

   Peskov on Putin's Work Schedule

   Dmitry Peskov, the press secretary of Russian President Vladimir Putin, has stated that Putin virtually never takes days off and works constantly, including weekends. Peskov dismissed the idea of Putin having regular weekends, advising people to 'get used to it'.

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4. ScienceEarthPublic Health

   Sep 13, 2026, 09:20 UTC

   

   First Adult Tyrannosaurus Rex Footprints Discovered in North Dakota

   A team of scientists from the Denver Museum of Nature & Science and Liverpool John Moores University has identified the first known series of footprints of an adult Tyrannosaurus rex. The track, discovered in the Hell Creek geological formation in southwestern North Dakota, consists of four footprints (two left and two right) measuring approximately 91 cm in length and spaced about 3.96 meters apart. The footprints, dated 66.5 million years old, allow for the estimation of the animal's speed, calculated to be between 5.6 to 7.2 km/h, similar to a person walking briskly. This discovery provides valuable insights into the behavior and locomotion of the iconic dinosaur.

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5. ScienceBiologySci Policy

   Sep 13, 2026, 03:55 UTC

   

   Russian TB Vaccine Enters Phase III Trials

   The Gamaleya Research Institute's tuberculosis vaccine has entered Phase III clinical trials, according to its scientific director, Alexander Gintsburg. This phase involves thousands of patients and aims to confirm the vaccine's benefits on a large scale. Statistical data processing is currently underway.

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6. ScienceCentral Asia

   Sep 13, 2026, 02:01 UTC

   

   Russia's Alcohol Consumption and Production Decline

   Alcohol consumption and production in Russia have significantly decreased, with beer and vodka sales plummeting. According to recent data, Russians are drinking 0.54 liters less alcohol per person this year compared to last year, reaching a minimum since 1996. Wholesale alcohol trade has also collapsed, with a 28.2% decrease in sales through distributors in the first seven months of 2026.

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