AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSpace Tech: NASA picked seven firms for STRIDE, a $17M push to build robotic Mars mobility for tougher terrain and longer drives. Biomed & Aging: Voyager reported single-dose VY1706 gene-therapy results in non-human primates, with up to 75% tau reduction and plans to start an early Alzheimer’s trial in H2 2026. Health Systems: Nepal’s PM Shah ordered plans to expand well-equipped burn treatment centers across all seven provinces, plus more subsidized private-hospital OPD services. Earth Science: Researchers confirmed Earth’s oldest known asteroid impact crater—North Pole Dome in Western Australia—at about 3.02 billion years old. AI in Medicine: A 17-year-old built RetinaMind, an AI retinal-scan tool to screen for autism and ADHD, winning a major science prize. Policy & Integrity: Nigeria’s court granted bail to ex–science minister Uche Nnaji over alleged certificate forgery and fraud charges. Climate & Environment: Scientists warn drought and desertification risks are rising in Azerbaijan as heat, evaporation, and water stress intensify.
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