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2026-09-24 · 03
- Artificial intelligence
Anthropic reports an enzyme-system discovery using Claude agents
Anthropic reports that roughly 950 Claude agents identified an enzyme system with DNA-repeat arrays after 21 hours of sequence analysis. Human lab experiments detected short RNA expression. The findings are a preprint; the system's biological function remains unknown.
The search consumed 210 million tokens, documenting the computational scale of this approach to selecting candidates for laboratory study.
Anthropic ·
- Science
Study maps regional differences in warming acceleration
Researchers analyzed surface-temperature records from 1970–2024 and detected regional warming accelerations beginning at different times, from the 1980s through the 2010s. Recent changes were prominent in Northern Hemisphere mid-latitudes. Their physical causes require further study.
The regional maps and accompanying public dashboard provide local warming-rate evidence for climate-risk assessments and adaptation planning.
University of California, Santa Cruz ·
- Space
NASA advances PRIMA far-infrared telescope to preliminary design
NASA selected PRIMA as its first Probe Explorer mission, advancing it to Phase B design and technology development. Launch is targeted for 2033, with five years of operations planned. Implementation still requires a confirmation review; project costs are capped at $1.2 billion, excluding launch.
If confirmed and launched, PRIMA would extend astronomical surveys into far-infrared wavelengths to study planet formation, galaxy growth and cosmic dust.
NASA ·