AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoNuclear Power Breakthrough: Chinese researchers report a carbon-14 “nuclear battery” that could generate electricity for thousands of years, using diamond encapsulation to contain radiation. Deep-Sea Mapping: A new study used a Mars-style algorithm to identify 73 likely submarine volcanic calderas, expanding what we know about the ocean floor. Brain & AI Rethink: Scientists say decision-making starts earlier in the brain than classic models suggest, with implications for more efficient AI. Optics for Computing: NTU Singapore revived a 200-year-old setup to create optical skyrmions—tiny swirling light patterns—without expensive metamaterials. Health & Policy: Oxford begins a human trial of a new Ebola vaccine for the Bundibugyo type, while Massachusetts researchers warn proposed U.S. grant rules could politicize federal science funding. Space & Industry: NASA selected seven companies to develop robotic mobility for future Mars missions. Science Funding & Infrastructure: Michigan approved $30M to renovate LSSU’s science center, and Navi Mumbai plans a citywide tree health audit after 268 tree falls.
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