AGP Executive Report
Last update: 17 minutes agoDigital Health: The American Academy of Ophthalmology warns that screen-heavy life is driving “digital eye strain,” with studies cited saying 66% of the world’s population may experience visual discomfort linked to device use. Public Safety Tech: Costa Rica’s Route 32 is under scrutiny after the Comptroller General ordered fixes to seven roundabouts built for shorter trucks than the ones now using the corridor, raising collision and overturning risks. Banking Modernization: Banco de Costa Rica rolled out 421 next-generation contactless ATMs nationwide, adding NFC withdrawals and touchscreen interfaces with accessibility features. Aviation Biotech/ID Tech: Juan Santamaría Airport began using biometric eGates for faster immigration checks for adult Costa Rican travelers with biometric passports. Earth Science: Four quakes above magnitude 4 hit Costa Rica’s Southern Area over about 32 hours, including a 5.1 near Golfito; no damage reported. Marine Discovery: Researchers documented crabs hitchhiking on sea snakes off Costa Rica’s Pacific coast—an unexpected new host relationship. Health Policy: A Costa Rica bill would ban conversion therapy practices targeting sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.
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