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Anthropic launches Claude Science, an AI workspace for researchers

THE DECODER14h ago4 min read
Anthropic launches Claude Science, an AI workspace for researchers

Key takeaway

Anthropic has released Claude Science, an AI workspace tailored for scientific research that integrates dozens of databases and tools while keeping sensitive data on-premises. The platform includes over 60 preconfigured skills for fields like genomics and chemistry, plus an automated verification agent, and is available now in beta to Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise subscribers.

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3 Key Points

  • What happened

    Anthropic released Claude Science, an AI workbench designed for scientists. The app integrates databases, tools, and packages into a single interface and includes more than 60 preconfigured skills covering areas like genomics, proteomics, and cheminformatics. A verification agent automatically checks citations and calculations.

  • Why it matters

    Researchers can keep sensitive data within their own infrastructure—the app runs locally on macOS or Linux and connects to remote machines through SSH or HPC clusters, so only the context Claude needs gets sent to the model. This design may appeal to institutions and labs with strict data governance requirements.

  • What to watch

    Claude Science is available in beta for Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise users. Anthropic is also backing up to 50 research projects with up to $30,000 in credits each; applications are open through July 15, 2026.

FAQ

Where does Claude Science run, and how does it handle sensitive data?
The app runs locally on macOS or Linux and connects to remote machines through SSH or HPC clusters, ensuring sensitive data stays within a lab's own infrastructure. Only the context Claude actually needs gets sent to the model.
Who can access Claude Science, and are there financial incentives?
Claude Science is available in beta for Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise users. Anthropic is backing up to 50 research projects with up to $30,000 in credits each; applications are open through July 15, 2026.
What research areas does Claude Science support?
More than 60 preconfigured skills cover areas like genomics, proteomics, and cheminformatics. Researchers can also save their own pipelines as reusable skills.

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