Medical animation for pharma: Prolific Studio says it has delivered 100+ healthcare animation projects since launching its medical division in 2020, spanning FDA support and patient education. Life-science policy & industry: Canada’s Industry Minister Mélanie Joly will join Apotex for a TMX bell-ringing event highlighting the life sciences sector. Genetic medicine progress: Eyam Health graduated from Creative Destruction Lab’s Vancouver Biomedical stream after nine months, reporting large-animal proof for its Gemini platform and stronger pharma partnerships as it moves toward IND-enabling work. Skincare commercialization: Zytrell Skin Solutions plans 2026 expansion (cleanser and moisturizer) after launching a 2% salicylic acid acne treatment cream, aiming for retail and digital growth. Battery recycling breakthrough: Cornell researchers propose DEER, a direct electrode-to-electrode regeneration method that restores spent EV battery electrodes to near-original performance with lower cost. Science funding shock: The NSF has begun dismantling the Ocean Observatories Initiative early, raising alarms about lost ocean-climate monitoring. AI model governance: Anthropic withdrew hidden Claude Fable 5 restrictions after backlash, reigniting debate over who gets access to advanced AI capabilities. Deep-sea mining rules: Experts warn U.S. “bare bones” laws may be unfit to regulate nascent deep-sea mining. Health & tech careers: India sees cognitive science as a fast-growing field bridging AI and human behavior, with roles spanning AI ethics and human-AI interaction.