Plant Nitrogen Control: NYU researchers identified molecular regulators that tell plants they’ve absorbed enough nitrogen, a potential route to cut fertilizer runoff and boost yields. Spinal Cord Injury Transition: Rutgers Health evaluated “True Grit,” a residential program helping teens with spinal cord injuries move into adulthood with more confidence. Eating Disorders Genetics: An Otago-led international study mapped distinct genetic signatures for binge eating and anorexia nervosa, pushing beyond purely psychological explanations. Brain Organoids Longevity: Harvard scientists reported a method to keep human brain organoids developing for up to five years, extending how long researchers can study early brain development. Research Integrity: India’s retraction problem is bigger than withdrawn papers alone, with cascading effects on the scientific record. Research Security Audits: The US Department of War ordered security audits at UIUC and other universities, with findings due by end of August to keep federal funding eligibility. Climate & Coasts: California scientists warn El Niño plus climate change could bring record-high seas and coastal flooding this winter. Coral Rescue: Coral teams in Florida are moving thousands of corals north to escape ocean heat and prevent further bleaching. Public Health Microbe Watch: Charleston researchers track Vibrio vulnificus in harbor waters, linking higher counts to summer temperatures. Childcare Safety: Parents are urged to vet daycare safety after the death of a 6-year-old left in a Cordova daycare van.