STEM Policy & Society: Kerala’s science body KSSP urges the state to rethink a proposal for three days of menstrual leave monthly, warning it could unintentionally frame menstruation as a disability and create major school catch-up burdens. Science Integrity in Courts: Michigan arson convictions are being overturned or retried after critics say “junk science” misread fire patterns and accelerant signals without lab confirmation. AI & Health: A new approach called “cellular intelligence” is using AI-native modeling to reshape stem-cell therapy design and manufacturing. Cybersecurity: Researchers at Tokyo Metropolitan University unveil PhishLumos to spot and disrupt phishing campaigns by looking at campaign infrastructure, not just single links. Clean Tech & Materials: Studies highlight greener asphalt binder upgrades using waste cooking oil and waste rubber with dendritic fibrous nanosilica. Energy Partnerships: Oil India and Canada’s PTRC sign a framework to collaborate on CCUS, geothermal, and other low-carbon subsurface technologies. Mobility Tech: India removes spectrum licensing for automotive radar and connected-car systems, aiming to speed ADAS and future self-driving deployment. STEM Education & Workforce: Darlington’s planned STEM centre moves forward with funding and a site lease, targeting local skills gaps.