AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHealth Research: A new Thorax study using Costa Rica’s GACRS and other asthma cohorts links higher vitamin A to better lung function and higher vitamin D to improved lung function plus slower lung-cell aging in adults. Local Mobility Tech: Uber Costa Rica opened registration for “red” taxi drivers, offering ¢20,000 to activate accounts and bonuses for completing trips, aiming to blend app tech with traditional taxi service. Biodiversity & Science: Researchers identified a Costa Rican tree frog as a distinct species after decades of mislabeling, using physical traits plus recorded calls—including an underwater courtship sound. Climate & Wildlife: An international study reports climate change is reshaping cooperation and competition among white-faced capuchins in Costa Rica as El Niño/La Niña shift water and food access. Tech & Industry: ESO launched an AI “Intelligent Lockbox Assistant” for EMS billing that classifies and routes lockbox documents to speed up review. Education & Talent: University of Aruba’s Academic Foundation Year hit its highest graduation rate, with 50 students earning certificates and 90% moving on. Public Health: The CDC epidemiologically linked a “large” cyclosporiasis outbreak across at least four Midwest states to a likely common source, with trace-back investigations ongoing.
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