AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAI & Biosecurity: Researchers used an AI model (Evo) to generate new bacteriophages, reporting some AI-designed viruses can multiply faster in lab tests while being unable to infect humans or animals. Publishing & Culture: Julian Sancton’s Neptune’s Fortune revisits the 1708 Spanish galleon wreck off Cartagena, blending archival treasure-hunting with today’s legal and ethical disputes over what lies on the seabed. Education & Futures: Analysts warn some universities could go bust before 2026 freshers finish, driven by falling student numbers plus immigration and tuition pressures. Spain Spotlight (Books/Readers): A wave of eclipse tourism is hitting Spain hard, with millions expected to watch the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse and major viewing-site planning across the country. Heritage & Hate: Córdoba’s city council moved to clean a defaced Maimonides statue after a swastika was sprayed on its base. Travel-Reading Crossover: A Spanish eclipse-viewing surge is also boosting travel planning demand, with route comparisons and destination interest rising sharply.
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