Space Energy: Overview Energy says it will beam solar power from satellites to Earth by January 2028, aiming to boost night-time generation without new land-based farms. Food Science & Consumer Tech: Texture is becoming the next big driver in food and drinks, with brands leaning into “mouthfeel” to shape repeat purchases. Sleep & Education Policy: A proposal to start school earlier clashes with adolescent circadian biology, reigniting debate over science-based scheduling. Water Infrastructure: Uganda’s finance ministry outlined major water and sanitation expansion plans, including large national and Greater Kampala projects. Paleontology: UCLA researchers estimate T. rex ran at about human-like body temperatures, reshaping ideas about dinosaur metabolism. Biopharma Ecosystems: BioShanghai Week 2026 spotlights “AI for Biopharma” and new China–UK life sciences partnerships. AI Governance Fight: Anthropic’s call to “pace the frontier” sparked coordinated responses from major AI leaders, while critics warn about cartel-like coordination and regulatory capture. EV Charging Materials: UK researchers unveiled “WattCrete,” smart concrete panels aimed at improving wireless power transfer for moving EVs. Cybersecurity Risk: Greater Manchester faces a “significant and persistent” threat of major cyber attacks on critical services. Semiconductors Supply Chain: Fujifilm and Tata Electronics plan an Rs. 800 crore semiconductor materials plant in Gujarat to cut import dependence. Moon Settlement Limits: A study argues lunar water likely can’t support large cities for long, challenging “moon city” plans.