AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWyoming Paleontology: Two unusually chunky fossils found in the state are a newly identified belemnite species, Wyoteuthis linsterorum, that lived about 160 million years ago. The specimens are on display at the Wyoming Dinosaur Center in Thermopolis. Laramie Field Research: The city and UW’s Biodiversity Institute are studying LaBonte Lake salamanders to see whether some remain in larval form or overwinter in the pond. Energy and Chips: The U.S. has designated helium a critical material, opening more federal financing for producers as supply risks threaten semiconductor manufacturing. The decision puts a spotlight on a resource tied to Wyoming’s energy economy. UW Research: University projects are advancing AI-driven nuclear fuel research and rare-earth energy research, including a project backed by a $6 million grant. Cheyenne Data Centers: A local opinion piece makes the case for responsible development, citing a 302-megawatt campus expected to bring more than 700 construction jobs and 40 permanent positions.
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