AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSpace Science: NASA says it spotted “once-in-a-century” Moon crater McGetchin, likely formed by a 2024 asteroid or comet impact, using fresh Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter scans. Wildlife Discovery: Bolivia’s cloud forests yielded Leopardus tilcayo, the first newly named cat species in over a century, based on camera traps and scat. Materials & Waste: Researchers turned discarded fish scales into Cyclo.Plas 2, a thin biodegradable film that breaks down in soil within about eight weeks. Climate Watch: A strengthening El Niño is already driving unusually wet, stormy conditions in Hawaii, with scientists tracking additional Pacific heat waves. Health Tech: A validated multi-cancer early detection approach is making the case for building real-world screening delivery, not just coverage. Science Policy: A report claims NSF is shifting away from curiosity-driven work, while traditional programs face major cuts. AI & Media Fraud: Spotify is dealing with AI-made fake songs showing up on real artist pages via metadata errors and impersonation.
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