Gene Therapy Regulation: The FDA says it will draft guidance to speed gene-therapy development by letting sponsors lean on existing chemistry, manufacturing and controls know-how plus prior nonclinical and clinical data. Public Health & Policy: Pediatricians warn that shifting childhood vaccine guidance and a strained CDC relationship are leaving families and clinicians stuck in confusing, stop-start conversations. Water Safety: University of Kansas researchers report a faster PFAS testing approach that cuts sample prep from hours to minutes while still hitting regulated detection levels. Ocean Science Under Pressure: The Trump administration plans to dismantle the Ocean Observatories Initiative, risking major data gaps for storm forecasting and fisheries research. Environment & Climate: Scientists report coral bleaching can be predicted months ahead using signals from climate modes, while separate work finds the Grand Canyon’s hidden underground water system is crucial as drought pressure grows. Materials & Energy: China’s “bone glue” gets regulatory approval, and a new perovskite solar-cell method claims 27% efficiency by reducing self-aggregation. AI in Research: A Nature report flags rising AI-generated survey responses that could distort social-science datasets. Local Science & Justice: UP Diliman moves toward wider rollout of the Philippines’ Sexual Assault Investigation Kit to preserve DNA evidence from collection to court.