AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoExoplanet Breakthrough: Astronomers using Chile’s Magellan Clay telescope detected the first atmosphere on a rocky planet in the habitable zone—LHS 1140 b—via helium escaping, a major step for life-search targets (not proof of habitability). Chile Tech & Water: Researchers and communities in Chile’s Atacama Desert are testing fog harvesting to supplement water supplies, with studies pointing to which local conditions boost yields. Environmental Accountability (Chile): Fundación Terram says 12 salmon farming companies produced 435,546 tons illegally by evading Chile’s SEIA across 164 cycles, with Aquachile linked to 203,000 tons. Cybersecurity (Colombia): Ecopetrol disclosed an extortion-linked hack that accessed cloud storage tied to about 3,300 accounts, while a separate ransomware attempt was blocked. Space Safety: A study warns proposed mega-satellite launches could brighten the night sky and harm astronomy, urging limits on satellite numbers. AI & Infrastructure (Global): BlackRock and ACS launched Coravel and already secured a 140MW hyperscaler deal, highlighting power-grid constraints for data centers. Regional Tech/Trade: Paraguay and Brazil physically connect via the Bioceanic Bridge, advancing a corridor aimed at faster Atlantic-Pacific logistics.
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