AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAI & Semiconductors: The EU is set to join the US-led “Pax Silica” initiative, with Chile among the countries named, raising alarms that Europe could lose more AI and chip autonomy through US-linked constraints. Food Tech: University of Copenhagen researchers say ordinary clay could help slow ethylene buildup in shipping, potentially reducing fruit and vegetable spoilage. Climate Litigation: An LSE review finds climate lawsuits against data centers are accelerating, including a Chile case that halted a planned Santiago facility over water and climate impacts. Supercomputing: Construction has started on the UK’s £750m national supercomputer at the University of Edinburgh, aiming to boost large-scale simulations for research and industry. Chile & Space Science: A US-Chile team reports signs a star (TOI-5882) may have engulfed a planet, using lithium in stellar spectra as a key clue. Earthquakes (Regional Impact): Twin quakes hit Venezuela near Caracas, killing at least 164 and injuring hundreds, while Chile’s drought-stressed water context keeps the spotlight on disaster resilience.
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