AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEarth & Climate: Scientists report a continent-scale geological structure buried beneath East Antarctica’s ice, which could affect how fast ice flows toward the sea if parts of the ice sheet destabilize. Disaster Science: A deadly 7.8 quake in the Philippines triggered coastal uplift of up to ~2m, exposing coral reefs and seagrass, while surveys also document landslides and other seabed impacts. Weather Watch: PAGASA says the Philippines stays cyclone-free this week, but easterlies and thunderstorms raise flash-flood and landslide risk. Ecology & Wildlife: After climate-linked landslides, Tapanuli orangutans face further losses, and researchers warn armed conflict can devastate wildlife—deer deaths on Iran’s Kharg Island are being assessed. Water & Cities: Mumbai’s BMC plans to rejuvenate historic lakes to fight water stress and pollution; in Jammu, private water filling stations must register to improve oversight. Space & Astronomy: New work suggests active galactic nuclei could be planet nurseries, and astronomers have detected a cosmic wind from the Milky Way’s black hole. Tech & Learning: A course in Oman trains sports medics to use ultrasound for faster injury diagnosis, while debates continue over how AI and education should be judged.
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