Science & Technology — September 10, 2026

August was Earth's hottest month on record. The month blew past the 1.5°C warming threshold amid human-caused warming and a supersized El Niño, Europe's Copernicus climate service reported.

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OpenAI claims major math proof. The company says its AI agents solved a Millennium Prize Problem — one of math's most important open questions — while denying rumors questioning the proof's origins.

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Ozempic linked to fewer asthma attacks. A large real-world study tied semaglutide to nearly 40% fewer asthma attacks and roughly 20% fewer COPD flare-ups, extending GLP-1 benefits beyond weight loss.

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Anthropic researcher quits over extinction fears. Jacob Coxon publicly resigned — forfeiting his equity — warning self-improving AI could destroy humanity this decade, as colleagues echoed him and some in Congress called for action.

According to Axios, Coxon was one of three Anthropic researchers who went public with concerns that out-of-control, self-improving artificial intelligence poses a danger to humanity within the decade. Axios reports the resignations and warnings have generated broader public alarm and prompted some members of Congress to urge government action on AI safety, though the report does not detail what specific measures lawmakers are seeking or how Anthropic has responded.

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