AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoClimate Watch: El Niño has officially formed and is forecast to intensify to historic strength, with a 63% chance it ranks among the biggest events since 1950—meteorologists warn it could turbocharge extreme weather. Food & Brain Health: Monash University research links higher ultra-processed food intake with poorer visual attention and slower mental processing speed in middle-aged and older Australians, even among those otherwise eating well. Cybersecurity: Zscaler says phishing volumes have fallen since the ChatGPT-era peak, but attacks are getting more dangerous as criminals shift to smarter, higher-conversion targeting. Space Science: Australia’s SKA radio telescope project is progressing with South Africa and Western Australia as co-host regions, aiming for a one-million-square-metre collecting area. Health Tech (Cancer): Monash-led early results for an in vivo CAR T-cell therapy (KLN-1010) in relapsed/refractory myeloma report 100% response rates and MRD-negative results in evaluable patients. AI & Industry: CSIRO’s ON Translate 2026 event showcased deep tech startups from ON Accelerate, pushing Australian research toward real-world impact. Workplace Safety Training: DV-alert is launching a national LGBTQIA+ frontline workshop to improve recognition, response and referral in domestic and family violence cases.
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