Whole-body donation myths: Research for Life says age and many medical histories don’t automatically disqualify donors, pushing back on common misconceptions. Ebola vaccine research: Glasgow scientists are joining urgent work on Bundibugyo virus using stored blood from people vaccinated against other Ebola strains, as the DRC outbreak grows. Lupus “liquid biopsy”: A lupus nephritis team is developing urine proteomics biomarkers to track inflammation and treatment response without repeat biopsies. Cancer stress research: Festival-goers at Lowlands donated hair so researchers can read long-term cortisol stress levels from strands. Dental tech: NSF-backed work aims to 3D-print durable zirconia crowns chair-side in a single day. AI for science: DeepMind alumni’s AI agent and other systems are outperforming top models on research tasks, while new work warns that multi-agent consensus can still lock in wrong or unsafe answers. Marine protection debate: Australian scientists argue marine parks are too concentrated in remote areas and want stronger protections across bioregions. Health equity: Research coverage highlights findings that Black patients may fare better with Black physicians, tied to trust and communication. Climate and ecosystems: Studies flag lead’s role in Alzheimer’s pathology and show abandoned farmland can naturally recover into wildflower meadows.