AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPFAS Cleanup Push: Environmental Clean Technologies says its Rapid Electrothermal Mineralisation (REM) process can destroy PFAS and convert fluorine to calcium fluoride, submitting performance data to the US EPA under its PFAS disposal guidance. Ancient Materials Breakthrough: MIT researchers report a Pompeii construction-site analysis that explains why Roman concrete can self-strengthen and even repair cracks, pointing to volcanic ash and quicklime chemistry. Quantum Manufacturing: NIST plans a $20M Quantum Manufacturing Engineering Center with SRI to scale production of quantum components like cryostats and lasers and set quality standards. Defense Power Tech: Galvion is investing in Paleblue to build rechargeable lithium-ion power for dismounted troops, aiming to cut disposable battery reliance. Superconductivity in Graphene: MIT researchers report new superconducting states in rhombohedral multilayer graphene that strengthen under magnetic fields. Tech Policy & Security: Japan creates a CFIUS-style foreign investment screening panel to protect critical technologies; Mozilla warns AI coding agents can be tricked into running malware from “clean” GitHub repos. Space & Life: A study models how Earth microbes might survive in Venus’s clouds for short periods, keeping panspermia on the table.
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