STEM Talent & Sovereignty: Malaysia’s MOSTI says the biggest hurdle to becoming a technology-creating nation is building future-ready local talent, pushing early STEM exposure via National Science Week and regional showcases. Public Safety Tech: UK/EU “Intelligent Speed Assist” systems can pass lab approval yet perform worse on real roads when speed limits change, raising concerns about driver trust. Space & Exploration: ISRO chief V Narayanan says India has mastered cryogenic rocket engine tech and is gearing up for uncrewed Gaganyaan plus Chandrayaan-4 sample return and Chandrayaan-5 with Japan, targeting a space station by 2035 and Moon landing by 2040. AI & Research Integrity: A report warns AI training data is increasingly polluted as workers feed chatbots “AI slop” from other bots, while math research highlights growing use of AI with formal verification. Health Science: Researchers explain why scratching an itchy rash can worsen inflammation, and a separate report urges gentler hair drying to avoid friction-related damage. Security & Surveillance: India plans to link facial recognition camera feeds from major airports into a centralized “Data Fusion Center,” boosting real-time monitoring. Environment-to-Value: Malaysia turns water hyacinth into organic fertilizer and animal feed using black soldier fly processing. Drug Trafficking & Digital Crime: Malaysia’s home minister warns encrypted digital platforms are expanding drug trafficking networks, demanding more intelligence-led enforcement.