AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAI in Schools: NYC public schools will ban student-facing generative AI for grades 2-K through 8 next year, while offering AI literacy classes for high schoolers. Biomedicine: Mayo Clinic researchers report liver disease is really five biologically distinct subtypes, which could sharpen screening and personalized treatment. Materials for Chips: China’s Zhejiang province is scaling lab-to-factory innovation, including mass production of ultrapure nanosilica abrasives for chip polishing. Physics & Computing: Cornell researchers use a light-manipulating metasurface approach to generate strong static magnetic fields without magnets, a potential boost for spintronics and data storage. Plant Science: Tohoku University identifies how a key potassium channel (AKT5) drives leaf stalk growth, pointing to new ways to tailor crop yields and texture. Health Tech: Texas A&M develops a caffeine-controlled molecular switch to better control CAR T-cell activity. Policy for Emerging Tech: G20 nations agree on “Carolina principles” to guide governments on research, commercialization, and trusted adoption of new technologies. Wildlife & Environment: A fungal spruce needle rust outbreak is spreading in Alaska’s Tongass National Forest, though it’s mostly cosmetic. Education & Research Leadership: Morgridge Institute names Eric Perreault as its next CEO, starting early 2027.
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