AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHelmet Science in Nebraska: UNMC reports that after Nebraska’s universal motorcycle helmet law was repealed, helmet use in crashes fell from 84% to 20%, and not wearing a helmet more than doubled odds of severe traumatic brain injury. Public Health & Transfusions: Dartmouth-led research links tick-borne alpha-gal syndrome to higher risk of dangerous allergic reactions during plasma or platelet transfusions. Energy Storage Tech: Colorado’s WATTMORE will integrate its Intellect Operate software with Eos Energy’s DawnOS and zinc-based Z3 long-duration storage, including work tied to Nebraska’s Lincoln Electric System. Agriculture Genomics: UNL researchers and partners created the first complete map of the corn genome, aiming to speed crop resilience and productivity improvements. Drone Delivery Expansion: Amazon Prime Air is pushing drone delivery into more U.S. areas, including Nebraska, as regulators move toward broader rules. Nebraska Child Care Policy: A new statewide coalition, Child Care Can, launches with a single focus on recurring child care policy changes. Food & Policy: A study finds SNAP “junk food” restrictions cut soda purchases by about 12% among recipients in states where bans were active. Local Safety Backlash: Nebraska schools and police face renewed scrutiny after electric-shock gloves use drew public backlash.
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