AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAI + Health Tech: Midjourney’s $74M push into “ultrasonic CT” whole-body scanning is drawing scrutiny as it plans rapid, radiation-free imaging at scale. Space Weather: NASA picked the LASP-led DAPHNE mission concept to study how Earth’s atmosphere drives space weather—aimed at better forecasts for GPS, satellites, and astronauts. Bay Water Quality: Maryland secured $15M to upgrade failing septic systems to cut nitrogen pollution flowing into the Chesapeake and Atlantic bays. Research Ecosystem: Morgan State University joined the Association of University Research Parks, expanding its national research and innovation network. Public Health + Food Systems: A new paper highlights reproductive problems in Chesapeake Bay ospreys, while Ocean Harvesters disputes whether menhaden fishing is the cause. Privacy + Compliance: A guide to consent management platforms warns that “cookie banner” setups can fail real regulatory checks, creating legal risk. Policy + Tech: A report ranks Maryland among stronger states for EV readiness after federal incentive pullbacks. Local Tech/Science Mystery: DNA helped identify a Revolutionary War soldier from Maryland’s 7th Regiment, solving a long-running “John Doe” case.
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