AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSpace Science: Astronomers report Betelgeuse’s long-suspected companion star, imaged with Chile’s Very Large Telescope and tied to the star’s multi-year brightness cycles. Ancient DNA in Chile: New smallpox genomes pulled from two northern Chile mummies strengthen the link between colonial-era outbreaks in the Americas and European variola strains, published in Science. Chile Tech & Industry: NTT DOCOMO Business and CODELCO launched a study and proof of concept to improve remote copper mine operations using IOWN APN tech. Energy Storage in Chile: AES Andes started a 146 MW / 438 MWh battery storage project, adding to Chile’s fast-growing grid flexibility push. Polar Exploration: Secret Atlas added the 36-guest expedition yacht Aureum for Antarctica and South Georgia seasons 2027/28 and 2028/29. Biodiversity: A Patagonian bumblebee, the moscardón (Bombus dahlbomii), is highlighted as “invertebrate of the year” amid declines from invasive European competitors.
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