AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSpace Science (Maui): Astronomers using the Inouye Solar Telescope on Maui captured the Sun’s sharpest-ever surface images, revealing tiny plasma vortices linked to Kelvin–Helmholtz instability—an advance that could improve forecasts for disruptive space weather. Volcano Research (Kīlauea): USGS scientists say Kīlauea’s lava-fountain heights appear to move in cycles, and they’re comparing fountain measurements with magma chemistry to judge whether taller-fountain activity could be returning. AI Defense (Oʻahu/Hawaii region): Lockheed Martin demonstrated an AI anti-submarine system (SensorMAX) on Navy MH-60R helicopters during RIMPAC 2026, retraining in flight as new underwater sounds are detected. Local Tech & Privacy: The ACLU of Hawaiʻi is urging Honolulu to halt its “Drone as First Responder” pilot, arguing it needs binding oversight with stronger civil-liberties protections. Hawaiʻi Governance: Gov. Josh Green appointed urban planner Danielle Bass to represent Senate District 18 until the Nov. 3 election. STEM/Environment: Researchers built seaweed-inspired “multiscale” traps that capture microplastics across a wide size range, mimicking natural seagrass ball filtering.
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