AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMicroscopy Breakthrough at UGA: Researchers at the University of Georgia built an ultra-fast 3D light-sheet microscope to capture zebrafish brain seizures, cutting acquisition from about 1.75 seconds per volume to a much faster setup by redesigning an electrically tunable lens. Marine Science in Georgia: UGA scientists also reported a non-invasive “epigenetic clock” to estimate shark age from DNA markers, avoiding the older method of counting growth rings in sacrificed animals. Wildlife Tracking: Separate work describes researchers catching sharks and attaching trackers to better understand local populations and nurseries. Privacy Tech Backlash: A new tracker says more than 150 U.S. communities have rejected or deactivated automated license plate reader systems, with attention on Atlanta-based Flock Safety and the growing pushback against ALPR surveillance. Global Cartography Policy: The UN General Assembly voted to “correct the map,” challenging the Mercator projection’s distortions; Georgia was among the abstainers. Education Outcomes (Georgia): New county-by-county six-year bachelor’s completion figures highlight wide gaps, including 97% for Asian students at Georgia Tech-Main and much lower rates at several other public colleges.
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