Arctic Tech & Aviation: The U.S. Defense Innovation Unit says a GPS-free quantum magnetic navigation test flight over the ocean succeeded, a boost for safer aviation and resilience in contested or disrupted conditions. Fisheries & Ocean Science: Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan’s Bycatch Reduction Act cleared a key Senate committee step, aiming to cut trawl impacts on seafloor habitat and salmon by requiring monitoring, salmon excluders, and gear testing. AI Policy Watch: Alaska senators say they’re open to AI guardrails, but with Congress winding down before midterms, major rules may not land until after November. Cloud-Seeding Governance: After a surprise drone cloud-seeding test near Homer, the Kenai Peninsula Borough is moving to regulate future operations and demand more transparency about materials released. Arctic Climate Monitoring: A new Alaska climate update tracks sea-surface temperatures offshore of Nome, noting shifts through late summer into early September. Education & Indigenous STEM Pathways: Alaska Pacific University is launching a new bachelor’s degree in Indigenous Studies, with Alaska Native-centered coursework that can connect to science and environmental stewardship. Wildlife Health: Reports from the Bay Area highlight seabird die-offs tied to warming ocean conditions, underscoring how heat can cascade through marine food webs. Space/Science Spotlight: UCLA researchers report a first direct estimate of T. rex body temperature from fossil tooth chemistry, adding to the warm-blooded dinosaur debate.