Nuclear Ag Tech: Malaysia’s Nuclear Agency says it has developed faster-maturing cassava varieties using nuclear technology, cutting harvest time to about six months and aiming for commercialisation within two years. Cave Rescue Tech: A world-first rock-penetrating radio system helped free a tourist trapped in Alberta’s Rat’s Nest Cave, showing how specialized comms can save lives in hard-to-reach terrain. Medical Imaging & Pain Care: Charlottesville-area clinicians highlight new MRI options for people who can’t tolerate traditional scans, including open and motion/weight-bearing approaches. AI & Research Workflows: A report argues integrated scientific workflows are becoming a must-have for India’s pharma and biotech, where data volume and compliance pressure are rising. Security & Identity Tech: Malaysia’s National Security Council says the government won’t buy Datasonic Technologies, citing identity services as a strategic security asset. Space & Science Culture: A “This Week in Space” episode spotlights Artemis lunar exploration plans, while a separate NASA-linked UFO claim resurfaces online. Health & Longevity: New research links music listening with lower dementia risk, and another line of work points to gut microbes as a possible driver of age-related memory changes. Environment & Conservation: Studies and events focus on whale shark nurseries, great white shark research updates, and natural filtration systems to treat sewage-polluted rivers.