AI Safety Alarm: A former Google DeepMind engineer says fast-moving AI could become uncontrollable and “kill us all,” echoing other industry warnings as governments and CEOs debate whether to slow frontier development. Space Science & Settlement Reality Check: NASA’s MAVEN mission detected an unexpected Mars atmospheric effect tied to strong magnetic-field behavior, hinting at some protection from solar storms but not solving the bigger challenge of long-term human settlement. Stroke Diagnostics: UpFront Diagnostics won CE mark approval for LVOne, a rapid blood test meant to speed stroke triage for emergency teams and paramedics across Europe. Ophthalmology Gene Therapy: PulseSight Therapeutics shared first-in-human Phase 1 results for PST-611 in dry AMD/GA, reporting safety and early functional/anatomical signals. Cancer Care Expansion: Tanzania is pushing to become a regional cancer hub, boosting HPV vaccination and expanding radiotherapy access. Climate Target Pressure: A UN-linked report and commentary argue the Paris 1.5°C goal is slipping, demanding faster action amid worsening extreme weather. STEM Education Push: Cornell updated its Science, Technology and Society major to better connect tech skills with social thinking, while Shizuoka’s Mini 4WD sensor program brings hands-on engineering to high schools. Energy Innovation Watch: A US startup is testing “power beaming” from satellites to keep solar-like generation going at night, aiming to bypass land constraints. Identity Verification Security: KuppingerCole’s Leadership Compass spotlights Regula for privacy-first document and biometric verification with on-prem control.