EV charging infrastructure: UK’s University of Bradford unveiled “WattCrete,” smart concrete panels aimed at improving wireless power transfer to electric vehicles, funded by Horizon Europe. Medical tech & equity: Researchers warn that gender gaps in medical training tools—like CPR mannequins—could skew outcomes and affect AI accuracy. Gut disease breakthrough: Australian teams reported early molecular “smoldering” signals in inflammatory bowel disease that may predict flare-ups even during remission. Air monitoring fallout: After the US shut down embassy air-quality monitors, satellite-based analysis found pollution jumped 24%–33% in dozens of cities. Space & habitability reality check: Scientists say lunar water reserves likely can’t support large cities for long, challenging “moon city” plans. Biology for conservation: University of Georgia researchers identified 19 sea turtle viruses, including seven new ones, highlighting emerging health risks. AI meets drug science: Reuters reports Anthropic is setting up a wet lab to push AI into hands-on pharmaceutical research. Energy & solar: A Nottingham study found rooftop parapet walls can change which solar panels collect the most dust, complicating simple placement rules. Science policy: Reuters says Trump is seeking to bring NIH health-research funding decisions under political appointee control. Semiconductors: Fujifilm will invest about Rs. 800 crore in Gujarat to build semiconductor materials for Tata Electronics’ Dholera fab.