AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHearing Loss Breakthrough: Researchers at Tel Aviv University, with Creighton’s Dr. Litao Tao in Omaha, report in Science Advances a mechanism that may let inner-ear supporting cells turn into sensory hair cells—an approach aimed at reversing irreversible hearing loss. Nebraska Water Safety: Stanton County’s Maskenthine Reservoir is on a harmful algal bloom health alert after microcystin levels hit 11.46 ppb, above Nebraska’s 8 ppb threshold, until follow-up samples drop. Student Clean-Water Tech: A Millard North student is testing low-cost water-cleaning capsules inspired by garlic and kombucha SCOBY to tackle harmful algae and bacteria. AI Across UNL Campuses: The University of Nebraska’s AI Institute is coordinating systemwide AI work across four campuses while keeping research directions flexible locally. Data Center Water Use: A report says Google’s Nebraska data centers used about 732 million gallons of water in 2025, fueling debate as more facilities could be planned. Rural Broadband Update: Mimosa and Viaero Wireless say AFC-enabled 6 GHz fixed wireless cleared a rural deployment milestone—about 50 subscribers per sector over links up to 9.8 miles. Local Leadership: Cave Creek Unified’s new superintendent, Dr. Nicole Regan, was invited to a national leadership summit at UNMC in September. Public Health & Community: Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute returns to Lincoln to connect students with ag careers, as the state faces a workforce pipeline challenge.
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