AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSpace Science: A near-total lunar eclipse is set to draw huge crowds across the Americas, with Earth’s shadow covering about 96% of the Moon—coming just weeks after a total solar eclipse over Greenland, Iceland and Spain. Digital Health: Iceland has rolled out a nationwide self-referral online mental health service for children aged 5–12, letting parents access anxiety support without doctor or school gatekeeping. Genomics in Iceland: deCODE Genetics in Reykjavík built the first Icelandic pangenome, improving the map of genetic variation and flagging a hidden variant linked to early-onset Parkinson’s risk. AI + Energy: A 60-year-old geothermal firm, Ormat, is positioning geothermal as AI power infrastructure after signing a major supply deal with Google. Robotics/Field Tech: Researchers tested a cat-inspired drone landing system on steep, irregular ice in Iceland, using spiny feet and reverse thrust for safer touchdowns. Arctic Wildlife: Warming seas are reshaping Greenland’s whale feeding grounds, with baleen whales now crowding areas once blocked by thick pack ice. Biotech: Alvotech announced a licensing and commercialization deal for biosimilar candidates in the US and parts of Asia. Policy/Tech: ChatGPT Ads is launching across 31 European markets, including Iceland, with ads on Free and Go accounts and no personalized ads in the EEA at launch.
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