AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPlant Chemistry & Medicine: Researchers mapped six enzymes in wolfsbane and larkspur that build toxic diterpenoid alkaloids—work that could help turn nature’s poisons into pain, cancer, or malaria leads. Underwater Comms: A new model combines parametric acoustic arrays with vortex beams to send multiple characters underwater, showing strong retrieval even with noise and misalignment. Space Cooperation: Russia says it sees partnership prospects with Malaysia after launching a satellite for Malaysia, with energy talks also on the agenda. AI & Power Grids: NSF-backed research aims to make AI-controlled power converters safer and more explainable for critical electrical systems. Health & Research Culture: China’s Future Science Prize went to breakthroughs in autophagy, mesoporous materials, and math; meanwhile, a new “Journal of Lost Species” targets the biodiversity gap by tracking species unseen for a decade. Climate Tech: BITS Pilani researchers report a catalyst that converts captured CO₂ into DME fuel, moving from lab validation toward pilot scale.
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