AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDeep-Sea Discovery: Costa Rica researchers confirmed a new “ghost shark” species, Rhinochimaera costaricana, using decades-old specimens plus new genetic tools—highlighting how much deep-ocean life still isn’t mapped. Low-Cost Volcanic Monitoring: A UK firm’s Raspberry Pi–powered UV camera network (Pi-cam) can flag rising sulphur dioxide before eruptions, and VolcanoTech says Costa Rica sites are planned. AI in Travel (But Not at Checkout): New data shows travelers trust AI to browse longer, yet still prefer humans/known brands to book—Marriott is rolling out about 100 midscale hotels in Greater China. Health Tech in Emergency Care: ESO launched “Prehospital Intelligence™,” aiming to connect EMS data with prehospital predictions so hospitals can prepare earlier and reduce length of stay. Local Science & Policy: A Costa Rica-linked roundtable backed stronger India–Latin America ties, with diplomats including Costa Rica’s ambassador. Regional Investment Snapshot: ECLAC reports Latin America’s FDI rose slightly in 2025, with Costa Rica among the top recipients.
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