Commercial Space: France signs a two-mission deal with Vast for two French astronauts—one to the ISS and a test flight for Haven-1, aimed at the world’s first commercial space station. Cybersecurity: A Czech Republic & Taiwan-focused campaign (“Dragon Weave”) uses spear-phishing ZIPs and multi-stage malware delivery to target government, research, and tech sectors. EV Policy & Manufacturing: Kia’s EV4 in the UK now qualifies for the top £3,750 Electric Car Grant because it’s built in Slovakia, making it cheaper than the smaller EV3. Local Tech & Research: Slovakia-linked work highlights national quantum communication networks—IonQ-backed deployments for secure government-grade connectivity. Biodiversity Science: Slovak-led research shows the “Himalayan pit viper” is actually five separate species, including three newly described lineages. Health & Materials: New findings raise concerns that plastic baby bottles can release microplastics during everyday use, pushing some families toward silicone or glass. Climate Resilience: Stockholm tops Europe’s climate-resilience ranking using satellite and AI-based assessments of flood resistance and green infrastructure. Nuclear Industry: Newcleo plans to go public via a $2.4B SPAC merger, advancing lead-cooled reactor and MOX fuel ambitions. Tech & Society: A report warns social platforms still fail to remove most hate speech, keeping harmful content online. STEM Education: Schools are increasingly discussing drones and AI in classrooms.