AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoArctic Under-Ice Tech: MIT Lincoln Laboratory researchers are using deployed sensors to “listen” to shifting Arctic sea-ice sounds and test through-ice communication, aiming to improve predictions for resilience and surveillance as routes open. Marine Safety in Sitka: A fin whale was found dead on the bow of the Norwegian Joy in Sitka; NOAA’s stranding team is assessing what happened, adding to this year’s cruise-ship whale strike concerns. Veterans Health IT: The VA is rolling out a new Electronic Health Record system starting Oct. 24 in Anchorage to speed access to care, while lawmakers scrutinize the contractor. Critical Minerals Buildout: Nova Minerals says about 44 containers of antimony processing equipment have arrived at Port MacKenzie, supported by a $43.4M U.S. Department of War award. Clean Energy Policy: A letter urges Alaska to lead on clean energy by streamlining permitting and backing local-fit options like gas, hydropower, geothermal, and advanced nuclear. Alaska STEM Community: KNBA highlights local tech-adjacent updates including cloud-seeding oversight near Homer and a Senate bycatch-reduction push affecting fisheries science and operations.
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