Plant Science: NYU researchers identified nitrogen “satiety” regulators that could help engineer crops to absorb more fertilizer, cutting nitrate runoff and boosting yields. Nuclear Power for Industry: Ghana’s industry group urged treating the nuclear programme as a strategic national project, while the government says the country is ready for nuclear power adoption and is building the human capacity to run it. Drug Testing Without Animals: Cambridge won £20m for an MRC hub using stem cells, organoids and AI to build human disease models and reduce animal testing. Carbon Storage Pilot: Quebec approved a five-year carbon storage pilot, including injection and observation wells, as companies move from planning to field trials. Healthcare Automation: The FDA authorized Aletta, a standalone blood-draw robot for adult outpatient use under phlebotomist supervision. AI in Medicine & Research: Hokkaido University found an early antiviral immune “checkpoint” within the first 24 hours that shapes survival in severe viral infection. Robotics Markets: China’s Unitree became the first humanoid robot maker listed on STAR Market, signaling scaling for embodied AI. Climate Education Fight: Florida was found to have pushed textbook publishers to water down climate crisis content. Engineering Workforce: UK top universities report a 12% rise in engineering degree apprenticeships despite funding cuts.