Your science and technology news from Massachusetts

Provided by AGP

AGP Executive Report

Last update: 3 hours ago

Public Health: UMass Amherst researchers say wood burning is reintroducing lead into winter air, finding lead rises alongside wood-smoke markers even when levels stay under legal limits. Housing & Codes: A Waltham fire-protection engineer argues updated building-code requirements can make small “single-egress stair” apartments safer and more affordable—while fire officials remain skeptical. Education Data: The NAEP board approved an expanded testing plan that could add more state-level results in civics, science, reading, and math starting in the late 2020s. Biotech Watch: Regeneron’s Phase 3 melanoma trial of fianlimab plus cemiplimab missed its main progression-free survival target versus pembrolizumab, with no new safety issues. Sports & Tech Crossover: The PWHL is reportedly choosing San Jose as its next expansion market, bringing the league to 12 teams. Boston Angle: A new Globe Newswire item highlights Korro Bio’s stock-option grant for a Cambridge hire, underscoring how local biotech hiring keeps moving even as trials and funding stay in flux.

Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.

YouTube video thumbnail: Trust the Source. Trust the News.
Play

Video Title


Perspectify logo Perspectify News

Learn about labels.

Labels
Left-wing Center-left Neutral Public Broadcaster Gov't Institution Center-right Right-wing Pro-Government Gov't Propaganda Indeterminate
filter

Filter

Source Label Filters

All labels are selected. Deselect any labels you want to hide from your feed.

Labels:

Left-wing
Center-left
Neutral
Public Broadcaster
Gov't Institution
Center-right
Right-wing
Pro-Government
Gov't Propaganda
Indeterminate
Economic Development Sec. Paley paints bright picture of Massachusetts' future

Economic Development Sec. Paley paints bright picture of Massachusetts' future

What do American students know about science and civics? NAEP expansion could provide more insights.

What do American students know about science and civics? NAEP expansion could provide more insights.

EOM Offshore Partners with Triton Systems to Accelerate Scalable Marine Renewable Energy Technologies

EOM Offshore Partners with Triton Systems to Accelerate Scalable Marine Renewable Energy Technologies

How academia is dealing with federal cuts to scientific research

How academia is dealing with federal cuts to scientific research

Boston ties among Jesuits ordinands

Boston ties among Jesuits ordinands


fallback image
9 hours ago

UPDATE – Next Generation of Scientific Leaders Awarded More Than $7 Million at the 2026 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

fallback image
11 hours ago

Next Generation of Scientific Leaders Awarded More Than $7 Million at the 2026 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

fallback image
13 hours ago

Next Generation of Scientific Leaders Awarded More Than $7 Million at the 2026 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

fallback image
May. 15, 2026

CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings Inc. to Present at J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

fallback image
May. 14, 2026

New Grants Bring Investments to Communities Across Boston

City of Boston

fallback image
May. 14, 2026

Imviva Biotech Presents Data Demonstrating Durable Clinical Responses from Ongoing Phase 1/2 Study of CTA313 in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus at ASGCT 2026

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

More press releases

Video Stories

YouTube video thumbnail: Cambridge Shooting Suspect Pleads not Guilty From a Hospital bed
Play
Cambridge Shooting Suspect Pleads not Guilty From a Hospital bed
YouTube video thumbnail: Officials Tracking at Least 41 Americans After Deadly Hantavirus Outbreak
Play
Officials Tracking at Least 41 Americans After Deadly Hantavirus Outbreak
Discover Affinity Group Publishing
YouTube video thumbnail: Political Fallout Grows Over Rising Prices for American Consumers
Play
Political Fallout Grows Over Rising Prices for American Consumers
YouTube video thumbnail: How Redistricting Efforts Could Affect Midterms, 2028 Election
Play
How Redistricting Efforts Could Affect Midterms, 2028 Election

Video Title

Sign up for:

Boston Technology Review

The daily local news briefing you can trust. Every day. Subscribe now.

By signing up, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.

globe

Explore More

Share us

on your social networks:

Sign up for:

Boston Technology Review

The daily local news briefing you can trust. Every day. Subscribe now.

By signing up, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.