AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCybersecurity: Millions of attacks followed disclosure of critical PHP flaws, prompting urgent patches and temporary shutdowns of services. The episode highlights the risks of software vulnerabilities in systems used by governments and businesses. Power Grids: University of Michigan researchers forecast how climate change and wider use of heat pumps and insulation could reshape extreme U.S. electricity demand through 2060, giving utilities new planning guidance. Medical Devices: Researchers have developed a skin patch that stays attached during use but can be removed with less force, potentially reducing injury for patients with fragile skin. Connected Care: Physicians are urged to ask device makers how long they’ll provide security updates and how they handle vulnerabilities, as medical devices increasingly connect to clinical networks and cloud services. Neural Technology: Five researchers received the 2026 Merkin Prize for developing the cochlear implant, which helps more than a million people worldwide hear and has advanced research into neural prosthetics.
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