Gut Health Breakthrough: Northwestern Medicine reports that a metabolite made by gut bacteria from dietary fiber can leave a lasting molecular “mark” on intestinal cells, helping maintain immune tolerance and potentially reducing inflammation-linked bowel disease risk. Energy Infrastructure: Bluestone Regional Business and Technology Park in Virginia is moving ahead with engineering work to extend natural gas service. Business Funding: UK roadshow FUEL: Yorkshire generated a £6.1m funding pipeline by connecting entrepreneurs with investors and lenders. Education Tech Policy: The U.S. Department of Education issued new guidance urging schools to judge learning tech by educational value and outcomes, not screen time alone. Nuclear Planning: New England states will hold a Sept. 30 summit on advanced nuclear to address rising demand, grid reliability, and safety. Higher Ed Migration: Common App says international applications to U.S. colleges fell 10% in 2025–26, citing Trump-era visa and immigration policy impacts. EdTech & Screen Time: The guidance also calls for clearer distinctions between recreational use and instruction-focused tools. Space Research Access: UConn expanded a philanthropic partnership with Voyager Technologies to enable more in-space experiments for faculty and students. Public Health: DEA will join Facing Fentanyl for National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, highlighting the “Power of the Parent” theme.