Mars Climate Clues: NASA’s Perseverance points to kaolinite in Jezero Crater, strengthening the case for long-ago warm, rainy conditions that could have supported life. AI & the Planet: Researchers and environmentalists warn AI’s growing power and water use is adding real climate pressure. Inflammation Brake Found: UCL scientists identify epoxy-oxylipins as a natural “off switch” that helps shut down harmful immune activity. Cancer De-escalation: A Japan Phase II trial reports many HPV-linked throat cancer patients can skip postoperative radiotherapy after pre-surgery chemo. Aging Tests Enter Clinics: Proteomic aging clocks are moving into a landmark Phase 2a geroprotection trial. Digital Trust Under Strain: A new survey maps how deepfakes are advancing faster than detection can keep up. Forensics Upgrade: Delhi approves a ₹151.81 crore regional forensic lab at Sheikh Sarai to meet rising evidence-testing demands. BRICS Science Push: BRICS plans a shared research repository, a youth startup platform, and a new university ranking system. Health Tech: A deep-learning MRI method cuts multi-contrast brain scans to under 90 seconds in feasibility work. Climate Litigation Fight: A report describes efforts to train judges to influence how climate cases are handled. Food & Farming: Studies highlight plant-microbe partnerships for climate-resilient agriculture and new enzyme/biotech routes for industry.