AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoData Center Debate: A University of Houston poll found 79% of Texas voters want limits on data centers, citing concerns about electricity bills and water supplies. Texas has also suspended 17 data-center permits while reviewing approvals. Semiconductor Investment: A $24 million federal grant will bolster Texas chip manufacturing, while an SMU-led semiconductor hub secured nearly $29 million to expand North Texas research. Texas A&M is also developing an automated foundry to speed discovery of new metal alloys. Medical Research: Baylor researchers found how glioblastoma hijacks nearby brain cells, a discovery that could help guide future research into the aggressive cancer. Autonomous Aviation: In Grand Prairie, Airbus and partners tested remote control of an autonomous aircraft, transferring control between teams more than 20 kilometers apart. Water Security: A new study warns Texas lakes could provide 21% less water during severe drought than state officials expect.
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