AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBiomedical Training: Weill Cornell Medicine–Qatar graduated 7 biomedical research interns from its 10-month BRTP for Nationals, building hands-on lab and clinical research skills for local early-career scientists. Health & Safety: Researchers used mouse “cones of shame” to explain how scratching can lock people into an itch-and-scratch cycle, and why relief can come first—supporting better itch treatment advice. AI for Creators: Google DeepMind teamed with US studio A24 to develop AI workflows for entertainment, with DeepMind researchers working side-by-side with artists. Space Science: China’s Shenzhou-23 crew kept up in-orbit experiments, including ultrasound scans and robot interaction tests, while enjoying baked pumpkin in microgravity. Public Health Tech: A major Oxford-led review suggests most commonly feared statin side effects aren’t caused by the drugs, easing patient concerns. Parenting & Screens: UK researchers warn that intentional regular screen time for under-twos is linked to longer-term developmental and quality-of-life risks. Energy Tech: Wyoming-backed Airloom Energy raised $7.5M private capital plus matching funds and a DoD contract to scale a rail-and-wing wind power system. Climate/Environment: Scientists are studying how a wildfire near whooping crane nests may affect nest success, even as the population rebounds. Cybersecurity: Mozilla researchers describe a way malicious GitHub repos could trick AI coding agents into running hidden malware via trusted setup steps.
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