AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMarine Science Breakthrough: Scientists have described a new deep-sea “ghost shark” species, Rhinochimaera costaricana, based on specimens collected off Puntarenas, with the lead author a University of Costa Rica biology student and collaborators from UCR, Incopesca, and Brazil’s Federal University of Pará. Wildlife Monitoring in Costa Rica: Costa Rica’s wildlife cameras are capturing rare swamp eel encounters, adding to growing real-world data on elusive freshwater species. Fire Safety & Batteries: The NFPA honored work on fire and life safety, including research comparing environmental impacts of lithium-ion battery incidents versus other common fires. Biodiversity Tech Boost: A new Kew report highlights how AI, digitisation, and mass specimen data are speeding up plant and fungi research, tracking climate-driven shifts, and supporting conservation decisions. Public Health Watch: In the U.S., New World screwworm cases are rising again, prompting new tracking and training resources for residents and veterinarians. Tech & Life Sciences Business: Slipstream Life Sciences announced a NIL partnership with amateur golfer Miles Russell, tying life sciences innovation branding to a high-profile youth athlete.
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