AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCoastal Flood Research: NC State researchers combined radar and optical satellite data to map flooding across the Albemarle-Pamlico Peninsula daily, at six-meter resolution. The maps could improve estimates of methane released by wetlands. Duke Health Research: A Duke-led, not-yet-peer-reviewed study found synthetic nicotine analogue 6-methyl nicotine, CBD and trace nicotine in “tobacco-free” cigarettes, prompting calls for regulation. Surveillance Tech: A Macon County deputy was fired after an investigation found misuse of Flock camera software; the SBI is now investigating. The county had already ended its contract with the company. STEM Learning: Raleigh’s Marbles Kids Museum is adding ABBy, an ABB robot, to a new exhibit where children can experiment with automation and learn about technology careers. Bioscience Jobs: North Carolina was among the nation’s leaders in bioscience job growth from 2021 to 2025, according to a new industry report.
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