AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSpace & Astronomy: Rubin Observatory’s new COSMOS image highlights the power of the LSST camera to map hundreds of thousands of galaxies, while Chile-based Magellan Observatory work reports the first strong signs of an atmosphere on rocky exoplanet LHS 1140 b. Ancient Science: Researchers recovered smallpox DNA from Inca-era mummies in northern Chile, offering direct molecular proof that European colonization brought the virus to the Americas. Energy & Climate Tech: India’s cabinet cleared a plan for 5,000 MW of floating solar, but it requires paired energy storage—an approach aimed at scaling renewables without land constraints. Mining Automation: Autonomous mining is moving from pilots to scale, with cabless electric trucks and retrofit autonomy kits expanding across major operations, including Chile. Chile Tech & Industry: A Duke startup, Extellis, is developing weather- and night-proof satellite imaging using synthetic-aperture radar, with potential launches within two years. Policy & Society: Chile’s ANFP approved a jersey rule change for goalkeeper Vozinha to use his nickname—small, but a reminder how regulations shape tech-adjacent sports branding.
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