AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAI & Biosecurity: Researchers used an AI model (Evo) to generate and design new bacteriophages, with some AI-made viruses multiplying faster in lab tests—prompting urgent biosafety and biosecurity concerns. Science for Cleanup: Separate work shows bacteria can lock dissolved uranium into a stable compound when glycerol is available, pointing to new routes for remediating contaminated environments. Spain Diplomacy: Spain is set to replace its ambassador in New Delhi, Juan Antonio March Pujol, amid controversy over cultural events and embassy spending. Publishing/Ideas in Madrid: A public conversation featuring Judith Butler at Madrid’s Reina Sofía drew huge crowds, underscoring how “rock star” intellectuals reach mass audiences. Culture & Community: Coin’s “Verbena Tomatera” returns with live music and a major Spanish pop singer as patron, blending local festival culture with national celebrity pull. Borders & Ceuta: Commentary and reporting keep circling the Ceuta migrant crisis, with debate over Europe’s political response and the narratives driving it.
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