AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoChesapeake Bay: A new report found microplastics in all 90 water samples collected at 15 watershed sites, including Maryland rivers. State researchers also say fewer brown pelican breeding pairs may reflect declining menhaden, a key food source. Biomedical Research: Johns Hopkins researchers reported early trial results showing skin cells can take on some of the tougher qualities of palm and sole skin, a potential path to easing irritation for people with prosthetics. Walter Reed researchers also reported promising safety and protection results for a malaria vaccine candidate in a Phase I trial. AI & Health: A University of Maryland-led trial found a generative AI chatbot did not improve anxiety or depression outcomes for pregnant and postpartum patients. Maryland Tech: A utility’s expanded automated EV-charging program has received permanent, grid-wide approval. Local data-center plans remain contested, with an Anne Arundel expansion advancing as the county prepares a development moratorium. Science Education: Eight Baltimore eighth graders are set to travel to Antarctica as citizen scientists, studying the continent’s climate and ecosystems.
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