Marine Mammal Monitoring: Researchers in south China repurposed earthquake-monitoring gear into an AI “marine stethoscope,” detecting low-frequency Bryde’s whale calls and suggesting the endangered whales stay in coastal waters longer than thought. Climate-Resilient Reefs: Florida teams are planting crossbred elkhorn corals in Dry Tortugas to test whether added genetic diversity can improve survival during extreme ocean heat. Research Security Policy: Germany is debating how to build a stronger research security system, balancing risk controls with international collaboration as espionage and knowledge theft concerns grow. Health & Environment: A new $3.3M study at the University of Cincinnati will test whether microplastics and nanoplastics accumulate in the body and harm the heart. Education & Access: Teachers in Delhi are pushing back against rules barring NIOS students from science and commerce streams in government schools. AI in Industry: UK Universities and Elsevier plan a partnership to map how university research aligns with government priority sectors, using analytics to guide policy and funding. Biosignatures in Space: A Nature Astronomy study warns current extraterrestrial-life searches may miss “false negatives,” urging broader strategies and AI-assisted pattern finding.