AGP Executive Report

Coastal Fossil Find: Residents walking on a beach in Monte Hermoso uncovered a well-preserved prehistoric fossil, identified by experts as a metatherian and now headed for laboratory study. Deep-Sea Discovery: Argentina’s Mar del Plata Canyon expedition has won an international biodiversity award. Researchers identified 57 new species and five new genera from specimens collected in 2025. E-Waste Challenge: Argentina generates at least 517,000 tonnes of electronic waste each year but recovers only 3%, highlighting a major gap in recycling. Biotech Investment: Argentine startup Giraffe Bio raised US$6.4 million to use biotechnology and AI to improve copper extraction. Water Quality: In Lobos, studies have found pesticide residues in drinking-water samples and arsenic levels as high as 145 micrograms per litre, keeping pressure on authorities to ensure safe water.

Health Research: A speech-based “clock” tested on 2,928 Spanish-speaking adults, including Argentines, linked speech that sounds older than a person’s age with dementia and older-looking brain scans. The researchers caution it is not a diagnostic tool and does not show cause and effect. Marine Science: A CONICET expedition to the Mar del Plata submarine canyon has won an international award after researchers identified 57 potentially new species, including five new genera, in a little-explored deep-sea ecosystem. Public Health: Families in Lobos are pressing for safe drinking water after tests found pesticide residues and arsenic levels of up to 145 micrograms per litre in samples. Technology and Waste: Argentina generates at least 517,000 tonnes of electronic waste a year, but recovers only 3%, according to figures cited in recent coverage. Lithium: Lake Resources secured Catamarca’s main environmental approval for its Kachi project, clearing a key hurdle before engineering and financing decisions.

Brain Health: A study in Science Advances tested a speech-based age estimate on 2,928 Spanish-speaking adults, including participants in Argentina. Speech that sounded older was linked to dementia and older-appearing brain scans, but the tool is not a diagnostic test. Fire Tech: Argentine startup Satellites on Fire is discussing projects in Indonesia for its AI system, which combines satellite and other data to detect fires and forecast their spread. The Earthshot Prize finalist aims to give responders more time to act. Deep-Sea Science: Argentina’s GEMPA research group won a BBVA Foundation biodiversity award for its Talud Continental IV expedition, which used a remotely operated vehicle to explore the ocean and identify dozens of potential new marine species. Mining Innovation: Argentine biotech startup Giraffe Bio raised US$6.4 million to develop technology using biotechnology and AI to extract more copper. Waste and Conservation: Argentina generates at least 517,000 tonnes of electronic waste a year but recovers only 3%, while a decade of monitoring on Buenos Aires beaches has recorded more than 280,000 pieces of litter.

Brain Health: A Science Advances study involving 2,928 Spanish-speaking adults, including participants in Argentina, found that speech patterns estimating someone as older than their actual age were linked to dementia markers. Researchers caution the tool is not diagnostic and the findings do not show cause and effect. Wildfire Tech: Argentine platform Satellites on Fire, which uses AI to detect and track blazes across 21 countries, was named an Earthshot Prize finalist. Ocean Science: Argentina’s GEMPA deep-sea research group won a BBVA Foundation Biodiversity Award for its Talud Continental IV expedition, which used the remotely operated vehicle SuBastian to film and collect samples in deep waters and helped reveal at least 57 marine species. E-waste: Argentina generates an estimated 517,000 tonnes of electronic waste a year, but only 3% is recovered through formal channels, renewing calls for better collection, repair and recycling. Biotech Investment: Buenos Aires-based Giraffe Bio raised US$6.4 million to develop copper extraction using biotechnology and AI.

Brain Health: A study in Science Advances analyzed speech from 2,928 adults across five Latin American countries, including Argentina. Speech that sounded older than a person’s age was associated with dementia markers, but researchers said the tool cannot diagnose the condition. Climate Tech: Argentine wildfire-alert platform Satellites on Fire was named an Earthshot Prize finalist; it detects and tracks fires across 21 countries. E-waste: Argentina generates an estimated 517,000 tonnes of electronic waste a year, but formal channels recover just 3%, highlighting the need for better collection and recycling. Marine Pollution: A decade of monitoring Buenos Aires Province’s beaches has recorded more than 280,000 waste items, building a long-term dataset to guide coastal protection. Biotech: Buenos Aires-based Giraffe Bio raised US$6.4 million to use biotechnology and AI to extract more copper.

Health Research: A multilingual study involving 2,928 Spanish-speaking adults, including participants in Argentina, found that speech sounding older than a person’s actual age was associated with dementia and older-appearing brain scans. The researchers stress the tool is not diagnostic and the findings do not show cause and effect. Coastal Monitoring: A decade of beach surveys in Buenos Aires province has catalogued more than 280,000 pieces of marine litter, building a long-term record to guide pollution controls. Mining Technology: Argentine startup Giraffe Bio raised US$6.4 million to develop biotechnology and AI tools aimed at extracting more copper. Marine Science: Researchers reported 57 new species in an Argentine deep-sea canyon, highlighting the region’s rich and still little-known biodiversity.

Health Technology: A speech-based “clock” tested on 2,928 Spanish-speaking adults, including Argentines, linked speech that sounds older than a person’s age with dementia and brain-aging markers. The study does not show cause and effect, and the tool is not a diagnostic test. Mining Innovation: Argentina’s Giraffe Bio raised US$6.4 million to scale biotechnology and AI for copper extraction, aiming to improve how the metal is recovered. Marine Science: Researchers identified 57 new species in an Argentine deep-sea canyon, expanding knowledge of life in one of the country’s least-explored marine environments.

AI and Brain Health: A new “speech clock” study of 2,928 Spanish-speaking adults, including participants in Argentina, linked speech that sounded older than a person’s actual age with dementia and brain-aging markers. Researchers stress it is not a diagnostic test and does not show cause and effect. Mining Biotechnology: Argentine startup Giraffe Bio raised US$6.4 million to scale biotechnology and AI tools for copper extraction. Patagonia Wildlife: Scientists are investigating the unexplained deaths of hundreds of whale calves off Patagonia, racing to identify what is behind the losses.

Brain Health: A speech-based “clock” tested on 2,928 Spanish-speaking adults, including participants in Argentina, found that speech sounding older than a person’s age was associated with dementia and older-appearing brain scans. The study does not show cause and effect or establish a diagnostic test. Dental Biomaterials: Researchers at Universidad Nacional del Sur and partner CONICET institutes in Bahía Blanca grew mushroom mycelium on a bone-mineral substrate to create a flexible membrane that could help guide bone repair; the work is at an early stage. Mining Biotech: Argentine startup Giraffe Bio raised US$6.4 million to scale AI-designed biological reagents for copper processing. In lab tests, the company says they improved copper recovery by 3–5 percentage points. University Funding: Thousands of students and staff protested cuts to public universities, warning that low salaries are driving professors away and threatening research and teaching.

Brain Health: A study in Science Advances used speech patterns to estimate age in 2,928 Spanish-speaking adults, including Argentines. An older-sounding speech profile was associated with dementia and older-appearing brain scans, but researchers cautioned that the tool is not diagnostic and does not show cause and effect. Medical Research: Argentina’s Anmat approved 291 clinical trials from January to September, more than the 290 recorded in all of 2025, with oncology among the leading fields. Food Science: Universidad Nacional del Litoral professor Gabriel Vinderola says fermented drinks should not automatically be labelled sources of postbiotics: claims require a defined preparation and demonstrated benefits. Marine Biology: A deep-sea canyon off Argentina yielded 57 newly identified species, underscoring the region’s still-unexplored biodiversity. Environmental Health: In Patagonia’s Vaca Muerta region, residents report illnesses near fracking wells; the link remains unproven, and researchers say more detailed studies are needed. Wildlife: Scientists are investigating the unexplained deaths of hundreds of whale calves in Patagonia.

Health Research: A speech-analysis tool tested on 2,928 Spanish-speaking adults across five Latin American countries, including Argentina, found links between speech patterns that sound older than a person’s age and signs of cognitive decline. Researchers cautioned it cannot diagnose dementia. Wildlife Technology: In Buenos Aires, scientists recreated a lost rufous-collared sparrow song from 1960s records using computer-generated calls; a local bird began weaving parts of it into its own song within three months. Forest Restoration: Argentine firm ReForest LATAM, which uses drones, native seeds and monitoring systems to restore forests, was named among 11 winners of a World Economic Forum-backed challenge. Marine Science: Researchers reported 57 new species in an Argentine deep-sea canyon, underscoring the region’s largely unexplored marine biodiversity.

Brain Health: A speech-analysis tool tested on 2,928 Spanish-speaking adults, including Argentines, linked speech sounding older than a person’s age with dementia and older-appearing brain scans. Researchers stress it cannot diagnose dementia, and the study does not show cause and effect. Patagonia Wildlife: More than 300 southern right whale calves have died since June, far exceeding the previous annual record. Tests detected a bacterium, but scientists are still investigating why the die-off is so severe. Birdsong Recovery: In a Buenos Aires park, a sparrow began copying a computer-generated version of a song lost locally since the 1960s, raising a new possibility for conservation. Deep-Sea Discoveries: Researchers reported 57 new species in an Argentine deep-sea canyon, highlighting how much remains unknown in the country’s waters. Jujuy Agriculture: A four-year trial of ultra-early cherries has produced a larger harvest, with picking beginning in late September and fruit quality showing promise.

Deep-Sea Discovery: Researchers identified 57 species new to science and five new genera in Argentina’s Mar del Plata Canyon in just two weeks. They also found plastic and fishing litter in the remote habitat. Brain Health: A speech-based age estimator tested on 2,928 Spanish-speaking adults, including Argentines, linked older-sounding speech with dementia markers and older-appearing brain scans. Researchers caution it cannot diagnose dementia or show cause and effect. Marine Science and Sovereignty: An international database for Argentine squid is being developed without Argentina, raising questions about who will set scientific criteria and catch limits despite INIDEP’s expertise. Climate Watch: Perito Moreno Glacier retreated 910 meters in 100 days, renewing concern over rapid change in Patagonia.

Health Research: A speech-based “clock” tested on 2,928 Spanish-speaking adults, including participants in Argentina, found that speech sounding older than a person’s age was associated with dementia and older-appearing brain scans. Researchers caution that the study does not show cause and effect or make the tool a diagnostic test. Mining Innovation: Buenos Aires- and Santiago-based Giraffe Bio raised US$6.4 million to develop AI-enabled reagents that could help recover copper from complex ores with a lower environmental footprint. Maritime Technology: Argentine shipowner ENPASA installed Inmarsat’s high-speed satellite service on two tankers, improving ship-to-shore communications and onboard connectivity. Clean Transport: Argentina’s solar-powered Tren Solar de la Quebrada is among the world’s most unusual rail journeys, carrying passengers through the Andes.

Brain-Health Research: A study of 2,928 Spanish-speaking adults across Argentina and four other countries found that speech sounding older than a person’s age was associated with dementia and brain scans showing signs of accelerated aging. Researchers cautioned that the tool is not a diagnostic test and the findings do not show cause and effect. Extreme Weather: Iguazú National Park briefly closed to visitors after heavy rain and rising river flows pushed water levels above 12,000 cubic metres per second. The park reopened as flows declined. Sleep & Cannabis: A Cochrane review led by researchers at Universidad Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires found the evidence too uncertain to determine whether medical cannabis improves insomnia. It assessed nine studies involving 537 adults. Lithium Development: Catamarca approved the environmental impact declaration for Lake Resources’ Kachi lithium project, clearing a major permitting hurdle. Engineering, financing and commercial arrangements are next.

Brain Health: A multilingual study involving 2,928 adults in Argentina and four other Latin American countries found that speech sounding older than a person’s actual age was associated with dementia and older-looking brain scans. The researchers caution that the tool is not a diagnostic test and the findings do not show cause and effect. Lithium: Lake Resources says Argentina has granted the environmental approval for its Kachi brine project in Catamarca, clearing the way for engineering design; financing remains a major hurdle. Climate: Perito Moreno Glacier reportedly retreated 910 metres in 100 days, renewing concern over rapid change in Argentina’s ice fields. Cybersecurity: A banking trojan campaign targeted users in Argentina and three other Latin American countries, activating banking-related communications when victims visited targeted financial websites.