AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoForensic Crackdown: South Africa’s Madlanga Commission task team has arrested a captain attached to the SAPS Forensic Science Laboratory, alleging “defeating the ends of justice” tied to major murder cases and material before the inquiry. Public Health, Low-Tech Fix: Ottawa researchers report that woodchips on trails can cut tick numbers—untreated chips cut them about half, while pesticide-treated chips cut them by 99%, potentially lowering Lyme risk for walkers. Mind vs. Myths: Edmonton researchers suggest the “haunted building” feeling may come from infrasound, which can raise stress and irritability. AI Safety Hiring: OpenAI says it will pay up to $445,000 for a researcher focused on risks of “recursive self-improvement,” signaling safety work is getting serious resources. Energy Breakthrough: China’s perovskite solar teams claim record efficiency for all-perovskite tandem cells, with certified 30.3% (rigid) and 28.0% (flexible). Climate & Biology Watch: Bees are swarming 17 days earlier than last year, and scientists warn heat and shorter winters may weaken colonies.
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