AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoNuclear Readiness: Malaysia says it’s studying nuclear power for its future energy mix, but stresses preparations on technology, talent, and regulation don’t equal a decision to adopt. AI in Education: UniMAP is launching a Faculty of Smart Computing to expand AI, data science, and embedded systems training, with a push on responsible AI use. Healthcare Partnerships: Qatar’s UDST signs MoUs with The View Hospital and Korea Medical Center to boost clinical training and applied research. Breast Cancer Imaging AI: Chinese researchers report a deep-learning system that predicts lymphovascular invasion from contrast MRI, aiming to guide treatment before surgery. Cancer Modeling: A review argues mechanistic modeling could better explain glioblastoma evolution and help translate insights to the clinic. Semiconductor Materials: ASML and TSMC back a move toward 12-inch photomasks for High NA EUV, targeting higher fab productivity. AI Governance Warning: UN Human Rights chief Volker Türk warns advanced AI could pose an existential risk, calling for stronger safeguards. Energy Transition Tech: Shell, Schneider Electric, and Axens install Europe’s first industrial-scale electric tubular heater to cut refinery emissions. Industrial Carbon Capture: Yara opens Europe’s largest cross-border CCS chain, capturing CO₂ in the Netherlands and storing it in Norway. STEM Access: A US study finds afterschool STEM offerings are rising, but rural and low-income access still lags. Solar Recycling Scrutiny: A report highlights how a tiny share of silver drives solar panel recycling value, raising questions about what “recycling” labels really mean.
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