AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMarine Science: University of Costa Rica researcher Odalisca Breedy led the description of an unusual golden octocoral found off Costa Rica’s Pacific coast. Its distinctive features prompted scientists to create a new family for it. Digital Policy: Lawmakers are weighing a ban on social media accounts for under-15s. Child-safety experts warn that risks also exist on video games, messaging apps and other online platforms. Earthquake Science: Seismologist Marino Protti says Costa Rica has no known fault large enough to produce a magnitude-8 quake, but parts of the country could still face quakes above magnitude 7. Semiconductors: PROCOMER showcased Costa Rica’s semiconductor capabilities at SEMICON West, with eight local companies presenting solutions to potential investors. Medical Manufacturing: Biomerics’ Cartago operation has launched a digital production system, replacing paper records that could take up to two weeks to compile. Digital Finance: A report puts stablecoin remittance costs well below traditional fees, but reported payout completion in Costa Rica was 73%—lower than in other markets cited.
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