AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMaryland Economy Snapshot: A new Visual Capitalist chart puts Maryland’s 2025 GDP per capita at about $91k—near the middle of states—while Washington, D.C. leads at nearly $278k, largely driven by high-value services and government spending. Space Science: NASA’s Webb is “roasting” an extreme exoplanet, HD 80606 b, with temperature swings of about 1,100°F as it whips around its star—an ideal target to watch chemistry and clouds change. Quantum in Maryland: IQM’s first U.S. quantum computer, Pathfinder, is now live at DOE Oak Ridge, connecting to HPC systems—another step for quantum research tied to major computing infrastructure. Health & Sleep Research: New SLEEP 2026 findings in Baltimore highlight how sleep disruption may raise dementia risk and how elinzanetant improves menopausal sleep issues, including benefits beyond vasomotor symptoms. Ocean Monitoring Fight: U.S. lawmakers are pushing back on NSF plans to dismantle the $386M Ocean Observatories Initiative, warning the move lacks scientific review. Local Tech/Policy: Baltimore’s Ravens announced a $1M push for gun-violence prevention, pairing community intervention with research-backed strategies. Environment Watch: Cleanup continues after algae overtook the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool following refilling and hot weather.
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