FDA Confirmation Fight: Dr. Heidi Overton faced sharp Senate questioning over vaccines and abortion access, including pushback on a plan to split the MMR vaccine and concerns that it could reduce uptake during a measles surge. Arctic Modeling Boost: UAF researchers say Indigenous observations are improving computer models of Arctic Ocean conditions, helping match real-world changes like earlier freeze-up after a 2019 heat wave. Landslide Science in Southeast Alaska: U of Alaska Fairbanks-linked work uses infrasound sensors to help track landslides near Klukwan, aiming to find the “recipe” behind failures. Shellfish Safety as Climate Pressure Rises: In Southeast Alaska, shellfish poisoning risk is spreading to new waters, and oyster farmers say harmful algal blooms are harder to predict as conditions warm. Wildfire Tech in Alaska: Fire Foresight won a $500,000 XPRIZE award after demonstrating autonomous wildfire detection and response near Nenana. Juneau Flood Planning: The Juneau Assembly discussed borough-wide funding options for long-term glacial lake outburst flood mitigation, including possible bonds, districts, and easements. Rural Care Mapping: MapHabit launched Project ANCHOR to expand evidence-based aging and neurodivergent care across rural Alaska using AI visual mapping and remote strength programming. Consumer Data Security: New York AG Letitia James secured about $2.3M and reforms after a Labcorp data breach exposed sensitive medical information for millions.