AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoClimate Research: Scientists dismissed from the U.S. climate assessment have launched a new report tracking advances since 2023. They say it adds context but is not a replacement for the government assessment. Battery Innovation: Researchers in South Korea developed a porous additive that guides lithium ions through thick, dry battery electrodes, potentially boosting power without solvent-based manufacturing. Trust in Science: A global survey found trust fell to 72% in 2025, down from 77% in 2018, with sharp differences between regions and income groups. Quantum Technology: Researchers in the Netherlands improved a standard photon-quality test by making three photons interfere at once, extracting more information than the traditional two-photon method. Digital Infrastructure: China plans a national blockchain network to support its digital economy, while keeping its ban on private cryptocurrency trading in place. Smarter Algorithms: A new review compares strategies for shrinking populations in differential-evolution searches, which can improve efficiency while preserving broad exploration early in the process.
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