AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCivic Tech & Community: A new study finds 35% of the U.S. electorate feels disillusioned and disconnected, but that many are reachable when they feel belonging—an angle that matters for how communities counter authoritarianism. Public Health: Research on mosquito control says common “repellent” options like bracelets and citronella candles don’t hold up, while DEET remains a proven go-to. Nevada Data Centers: Nye County held a town hall on the proposed Manse Technology Campus (Project Blackjack), with residents largely opposing it over water and utility concerns. AI & Robotics in Schools: A rural district on a Native reservation plans to bring a humanoid robot into classrooms as a learning support tool, signaling how quickly AI hardware is moving into STEM education. Policy & Privacy: Nevada-adjacent tech governance stories include a California case where a police department stopped sharing ALPR data outside the state after legal scrutiny. Space & Research Culture: A first-person look at visiting the International Space Station highlights how microgravity and station life feel to a science journalist.
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