AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPFAS Watch: A new Australian study finds “forever chemicals” in young house sparrows near industrial and military sites in Melbourne’s southwest, with highest levels in newly fledged birds—pointing to egg transfer and early-life exposure through insect-heavy diets. AI Hardware & Chips: Korean and Japanese researchers propose “sideways” HBM memory designs (V-Die and MOSAIC) to boost bandwidth and capacity while reducing heat buildup for next-gen AI GPUs. Cybercrime & Trust: A guide on “wallet drainers” shows how attackers steal crypto without hacking—by tricking people into approving token transfers. Directed-Energy Defense: Rheinmetall and MBDA will develop a high-energy laser weapon for the German Navy, aiming for operational use in 2029 to counter drones. Health Policy & Pharma Power: A report argues the FDA’s drug-review system is increasingly shaped by industry funding and revolving-door leadership, raising concerns about a pay-to-play dynamic. Electronics Recycling: DEScycle’s first UK plant in Teesside begins recovering critical metals from e-waste using deep eutectic solvents, targeting local supply for advanced manufacturing and clean tech. Medical Tech: Eyecon rolls out Optical Pill Verification for real-time visual checks during pharmacy dispensing to reduce medication mix-ups. Energy & Industry: Nigeria advances its first indigenous-led FLNG project with a gas sales agreement, a key step toward final investment decisions.
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