Housing Policy Debate: A new analysis of nearly three decades of Australian housing data challenges the assumption that simply building more apartments will quickly fix affordability. Alcohol Guidelines Review: Ireland’s low-risk alcohol thresholds may need updating, with new findings showing minimal risk differences between men and women and harm even at lower levels. Cancer Care Tech: Australian researchers built a digital tool to flag immunotherapy side effects (immune-related colitis) faster and more accurately from medical records. AI for Drug Safety: University of Pennsylvania scientists used AI to scan Reddit posts for side effects tied to GLP-1 drugs, aiming to spot safety signals at scale. Robotics Industrialization: Shanghai’s Zhangjiang Science City unveiled new platforms to speed robotics supply chains and component sourcing. Mars Mission Update: NASA has begun decommissioning MAVEN after the spacecraft’s 2025 contact loss, closing an 11-year Mars legacy. Research Funding & Collaboration: Australia and Vietnam opened a $1.3M joint grant round for priority research areas, including clean tech and waste management. Public Health & Behavior: Rutgers researchers report GLP-1 use may weaken links between impulsivity and violent behavior, prompting calls for follow-up work. Environmental Waste Research: Singapore launched a national centre focused on residue and toxic industrial waste management to extend landfill life.