AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHeat Resilience in Focus: Europe’s record-breaking heatwave is exposing a design flaw in “built-for-winter” housing, with 40°C+ temperatures and major strain on transport, power grids and health systems, and forecasts warning another hot spell could hit western Europe next week. Swiss Climate Science: Swiss researchers are also testing practical protection ideas, including a study showing wolf urine scent stations trigger stronger reactions in alpha wolves—potentially informing future livestock protection. Water Tech Deal: GWF AG has acquired UK firm i2O Water to expand smart pressure management and leakage-reduction tools for utilities, aiming for near real-time pressure optimization. Biotech Update (Alzheimer’s): AC Immune reported interim 12-month Phase 1b/2 ABATE data for ACI-24 in prodromal Alzheimer’s, saying it’s generally safe with antibody responses across dose levels. Cultural Repatriation: Three Swiss museums returned 18 Benin artefacts (including Benin Bronzes) to Nigeria, marking another step in restitution efforts. Data Residency in the Cloud: Box expanded Box Zones with new Switzerland coverage to keep storage and key processing in-region for compliance and control.
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