AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBioeconomy: A new push for “bioeconomy” growth frames Africa’s renewable biological resources as a route to food, medicines, materials and climate solutions. Medical Tech: Indian researchers built an indigenous “placenta-on-chip” that recreates key placenta barrier jobs like hormone production and nutrient transfer, aiming to speed up pregnancy research. Biodiversity & Conservation: The Merlin bird ID app will feed birdsong identifications into eBird, boosting citizen-science data for at-risk species. Climate Science: Antarctica is missing about 2 million sq km of sea ice, and scientists warn the ripple effects could reach far beyond the continent. AI in Research: A Nature survey says researchers increasingly use AI despite concerns, driven by fear of missing out. Synthetic Biology: University of Minnesota scientists report SpudCell, a fully chemically defined synthetic cell system that can run a full life cycle. Space & Public Science: NASA highlights how to browse its public image/video library, including fresh Artemis II Earth views. Health Policy: WHO and pediatric groups move beyond the rigid “2-hour” screen-time rule toward age- and content-focused guidance.
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