South Africa–India Science Diplomacy: South Africa and India are deepening their science, technology and innovation partnership with three planned technical workshops on advanced materials and manufacturing, geospatial tech, and digital infrastructure. Research Security Debate: Germany is wrestling with how to structure “research security” at universities, balancing risk checks and international collaboration amid fears of knowledge misuse. University Research Impact Mapping: UK universities and Elsevier are teaming up to analyze how UK research aligns with the government’s priority sectors, aiming to guide policy and funding decisions. AI Governance in Africa: A new push argues Africa needs stronger AI governance frameworks to harness tech benefits safely. Health & Biology Advances: UCLA students are partnering with Alzheimer’s researchers to support caregivers and study knowledge gaps; separate work highlights a new mathematical formalization of Schrödinger’s color model; and China reports a hydrogen–coal co-combustion breakthrough targeting major emissions cuts. Education Under Pressure: Delhi teachers are challenging rules that block NIOS students from science and commerce streams in government schools. Environment & Energy: Australia’s geothermal potential is getting fresh attention after estimates suggest tapping a small share of superhot rocks could massively boost always-on clean power.