AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFDA Oversight: The FDA’s Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee meets July 23–24 to decide whether seven popular peptides (including BPC-157 and TB-500) can be compounded under federal rules, despite limited human safety and effectiveness data. Clean Energy R&D: India’s MNRE approved INR 436.93 crore to extend its Renewable Energy Research and Technology Development program (2026-27 to 2030-31), including support for indigenous perovskite solar pilot manufacturing and broader energy storage and solar/wind/bioenergy work. AI for Science: Zhejiang University unveiled the “Qiushi Engine,” an AI system meant to plan, run, and refine research autonomously on open-ended problems. Climate Shock: Scientists warn Australia’s Great Barrier Reef faces extreme bleaching and possible ecosystem collapse tied to a strong El Niño. EV Supply Chains: Sabic and Saudi EV brand CEER signed an MoU to co-develop advanced EV materials and processing, aiming to boost local content. Health Tech & Trials: PatientsLikeMe and Science 37 partnered to speed patient access to clinical trials, targeting faster enrollment and better retention. Nuclear Fuel Cycle: ASP Isotopes’ Quantum Leap Energy signed a research deal with Texas A&M to de-risk domestic uranium conversion to UF6. Defense Tech: Beta Technologies showed its pilotless hybrid-electric MV250 at Farnborough, touting long range and vertical takeoff/landing.
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