AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAerospace & Sports Tech: USA Bobsled is teaming with Utah companies 47G, Albany Engineered Composites, Hexcel and Nammo to develop high-tech sleds ahead of the 2034 Salt Lake Games, using aerospace materials to improve strength and speed. Bird Flu Monitoring: Genome tests from a Utah mink farm found a mutation also seen in Spain’s 2022 outbreak. State officials have stopped actively monitoring farm workers, though the risk to the public remains low and no person-to-person spread has been found in the U.S. School Cybersecurity: Utah has committed about $28 million over four years to a new cybersecurity support program for schools; 147 of 166 eligible districts and charter schools have enrolled. Heart Research: University of Utah scientists found that heart cells can burn glucose and lactate in separate parts of the cell, a backup energy system that may help protect the heart under stress. Critical Minerals: Utah and the University of Utah will host an inaugural summit Nov. 4–5 on technologies, research, workforce needs and investment in critical minerals.
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