Space & Connectivity: Amazon launched 29 new low-Earth-orbit satellites for Project Kuiper, aiming to expand high-speed internet coverage for remote regions. AI in Science: Google’s Co-Scientist moved toward public use as researchers can register for hypothesis generation after a Nature paper reported lab-validated, testable ideas (not full autonomous discovery or clinical trials). Biotech & Oncology: BioNTech and Bristol Myers Squibb reported interim Phase 2 ROSETTA Lung-02 results for pumitamig (PD-L1xVEGF-A) plus chemotherapy in first-line non-small cell lung cancer, with responses across PD-L1 levels. Public Health: World No Tobacco Day 2026 spotlights nicotine addiction risks and how flavors, branding, and social media marketing target younger users. Climate Science: Sea “lavender” (statice) research suggests salt-marsh plants can store more carbon in soils, supporting climate mitigation efforts. Global Security Tech: Malaysia signaled it will consider defense procurement only from partners willing to transfer technology, as it meets counterparts at Shangri-La Dialogue. Health Policy: Jordan approved a unified national cancer treatment protocol to standardize care across healthcare sectors.