AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoData-Center Debate: Columbia City Council approved a temporary pause on new data-center and high-density computing applications, as communities weigh the projects’ local impacts. A proposed data center near the Nashville Zoo is also drawing attention. Next-Generation Energy: Type One Energy closed a $200 million funding round to advance its planned Tennessee fusion project, while TVA secured a construction permit for its first U.S. commercial small modular reactor. Quantum Workforce: Chattanooga Quantum Collaborative graduated its first Quantum Ready cohort, preparing workers for a growing field. Longevity Research: Vanderbilt researchers found that gene switches in Jonathan, a 194-year-old tortoise, resemble those of much younger animals, offering clues for future studies of aging. Medical Technology: Holston Valley Medical Center performed its first minimally invasive heart-valve replacement using new technology.
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