AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoClimate & Weather: New research in Science says human-caused warming is already supercharging El Niño, with record ocean heat raising risks for corals, fish, and extreme weather. Disaster Preparedness: Nepal’s deadly flash-flood crisis is a stark reminder that satellite monitoring and faster action can mean the difference between survival and catastrophe. Policy & Impacts: Canada’s sweeping climate report warns the country is set for much hotter, wilder conditions, while a UN “overshoot” assessment says the 1.5°C limit may be breached within the next few years. Space & Earth Observation: ISRO successfully launched EOS-05, India’s first imaging satellite from geosynchronous orbit, boosting strategic Earth monitoring. Materials & Tech: Researchers report stronger nanotube bundles under stress and a gentler method to measure perovskite nanoparticle strength for flexible electronics. Science in Society: Ig Nobel prizes returned to celebrate quirky research—from nose-blowing to cockroach milk—while a new public air-quality site in Chicago aims to make sensor data usable for residents.
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