Bottom line: Anthropic offers Claude Science, a specialized research environment with 60+ databases, and provides Claude Sonnet 5 as a cost-effective model with autonomous agent capabilities.
Anthropic has introduced Claude Science, a desktop application for scientific research, as well as the Claude Sonnet 5 model with autonomous coding capabilities. Sonnet 5 is offered at introductory pricing starting at $2 per million input tokens.
Claude Science runs as a desktop application on local devices rather than in a browser and is aimed at researchers. The platform bundles scientific tools and provides native access to over 60 specialized databases. It can visualize complex scientific data such as three-dimensional protein structures, genome browser tracks, and chemical structures. The application also automates the distribution of computational processes to local hardware or external server clusters. Claude Science is now available as a beta version for users of Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.
Claude Sonnet 5 was designed for independent planning and execution of multi-stage software projects. The model can autonomously operate tools such as terminals and browsers. Anthropic positions Sonnet 5 as a more cost-effective alternative to earlier versions such as Sonnet 4.6, while performance in logical reasoning and programming is intended to match the level of Opus 4.8.
Pricing for Sonnet 5 features introductory rates of $2 per million input tokens and $10 per million output tokens through August 31, 2026. Standard rates of $3 and $15 per million tokens will apply thereafter.
Sonnet 5 features default-enabled filters to identify harmful requests and, according to Anthropic, demonstrates higher resistance to prompt injection attacks and fewer hallucinations than Sonnet 4.6. In cybersecurity testing, the model was unable to develop fully functional exploits. Anthropic has implemented real-time protection systems for the model to block dangerous use cases.
Source: www.it-daily.net · Published July 1, 2026
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