AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSpace Science: Astronomers report an Earth-like exoplanet, GJ 3378b, about 25 light-years away, sitting in its star’s habitable zone and found with telescopes at McDonald Observatory and Kitt Peak. Human Health & Engineering: ASU researchers say a newly identified physical process can cut how well sweat cools the body in hot, dry, windless conditions—potentially changing evaporation by 50%+. Arizona Higher Ed: ASU launches a new medical engineering school training doctors and engineers together, while the University of Arizona and Gila River Health Care announce a new MD-granting medical school branch on tribal lands starting in 2027. Moon Tech: U of A is building EMILIA-3D, a lunar instrument designed to map the Moon’s dusty surface in 3D thermal detail. Wildlife & Forest Policy: The U.S. Forest Service proposes rolling back the Roadless Rule, a move that could affect millions of acres, including about a million in Arizona. Drones & Automation: Amazon plans a major Prime Air expansion to nearly 500 U.S. cities/towns by end of 2026. Water & Climate: Lake Mead and Lake Powell hit new historic lows, raising stakes for Arizona’s water future. AI & Privacy: Communities and police agencies continue clashing over AI license-plate surveillance tools like Flock.
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