Robotics & Space Engineering: West Virginia University’s rover team won top marks at the 2026 University Rover Challenge in Utah, taking first in system acceptance and tying for first in autonomous navigation after major upgrades to keep missions running with minimal hardware swaps. Marine Research & Biobanks: Sri Lanka’s Hambantota Port is turning into an unexpected research site, where divers found thriving coral ecosystems that could support new marine studies and specimen collection. Student Life & Learning Support: University of Central Missouri wrapped up its academic year with student-led technical writing and campus research highlights, showing how service learning and publishing keep students close to real-world work. Health Policy: Medical groups are pushing back on upcoming Medicaid work requirements, warning they could destabilize primary care and make coverage harder to keep. STEM Outreach: Nigeria’s communications regulator praised a girls-in-ICT initiative, bringing 185 students to a museum tour to boost digital skills and STEM confidence. AI in Education: Estonia is giving nearly 20,000 high-school students free classroom-focused ChatGPT access, aiming to guide reasoning rather than replace learning. Sustainability & Food: New research questions whether “five-a-day” reliably delivers heart-protective flavanols, with plums and green tea standing out. Environmental Tech: A University of Manchester student unveiled “Multinex,” an ultra-light low-light image enhancement model that could improve security and photography without heavy computing.