AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoFood Safety Research: A systematic review led by Sapienza University of Rome found pesticide residues in infant formula across 22 of 26 studies (1975–2025), with multiple chemical classes showing up together, including organochlorines, organophosphates, pyrethroids and neonicotinoids. STEM Education: Team New Zealand won silver at the 39th International Young Physicists’ Tournament in Zurich, with five high school researchers presenting open-ended physics work; the trust says it will host IYPT 2027 in Auckland. Health & Policy: PATHA is challenging New Zealand’s ban on reversible puberty blockers in the High Court, arguing prescribing decisions should sit with clinicians and families, not politicians. Cybersecurity: New Zealand’s online casino market is seeing a surge in AI phishing, and operators are responding with machine learning, biometrics and stronger verification to stop bot-driven fraud. Clean Transport Business: Janus Electric secured an A$10m US order for diesel-to-electric truck conversion kits and swappable battery sets, expanding its North American pipeline. Local Science: Fossil work in Central Otago has identified a previously unknown goose species, Meterchen luti, reshaping ideas about when key New Zealand bird lineages arrived.
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