AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoScience Policy & Governance: Kuwait and China pledged deeper science, tech and innovation ties at a Shanghai Cooperation Organization forum, with AI, renewables, smart cities and youth research high on the agenda. Industrial Tech: SiLC launched Eyeonic Edge, a 4D laser scanner for sub-millimeter inspection up to 10 meters, aimed at automation and robotics. Public Health & Environment: Shreveport wastewater reportedly shows some of the highest methamphetamine levels in the world, based on LSU Health Shreveport testing. Agriculture Research: Chonnam scientists identified a rice gene (OsFeSOD3) that boosts drought tolerance and grain yield in trials. Energy Storage: MIT-WPU unveiled a PCM-based solar thermal “battery” that can keep supplying hot water after sunset. Digital Access: Vision Ireland found only 3% of people with vision impairment noticed improvements in website accessibility after the EU Accessibility Act. Biotech & Markets: Larimar Therapeutics submitted the first module of a rolling BLA for nomlabofusp in Friedreich’s ataxia, while Zymeworks agreed to acquire Theravance Biopharma. Space Ops: NASA is hiring a robot salvage mission to raise the Swift Observatory’s orbit and extend its life.
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