Nuclear Power: France’s EDF has been authorized to start site preparation for two new EPR2 reactors at the Gravelines plant, including civil works and relocating fauna/flora. Space Science: University of Arizona researchers are building a moon-bound camera to study how lunar soil volatiles like water ice behave under disturbance—key for Artemis landing plans. Astronomy: New findings using Hubble and Gaia data suggest the Milky Way swallowed a dwarf galaxy about 11.8 billion years ago, pushing parts of our galaxy’s timeline earlier than thought. Climate & Weather: PAGASA warns habagat-enhanced rains will hit more of Luzon (including Metro Manila) early next week, with flooding and landslide risk; meanwhile, dam levels are mixed as weather shifts. Ecology & Conservation: In Masbate, biodiversity monitoring in mangroves/coasts recorded a vulnerable Philippine duck and a critically endangered giant golden-crowned flying fox. Education & STEM: A rural Rajasthan teacher credited curiosity-led science activities with helping students identify asteroids in a NASA-supported citizen campaign. Tech & Infrastructure: Bentley says a Saudi grid project by Dar International is a finalist for its 2026 Year in Infrastructure awards, highlighting digital twins and AI use.