Private space milestone: India’s first private-sector orbital rocket, Skyroot’s Vikram-1, successfully reached low-Earth orbit and deployed customer payloads, a win for the country’s growing commercial space push. Geoscience: A study using seismic waves suggests the Ontong Java Plateau’s ancient mega-volcanism didn’t just build new seafloor—it also reshaped the oceanic plate with magma intrusions. AI ethics & policy: Former Google DeepMind researcher Alex Turner says he quit after a Pentagon AI deal lacked strong limits on “killer robots” and mass surveillance, sparking renewed debate over corporate safeguards. Data privacy: A Nigerian data scientist warns that low public awareness is the biggest threat to personal data protection, even with the country’s data protection law on the books. Space chemistry: A New Jersey meteorite fall preserved amino acids and other prebiotic molecules, adding weight to the idea that building blocks of life can arrive from space. Wildlife & climate: Research finds microscopic magnetic particles in most bee species, hinting magnet-sensing may be far more widespread than assumed. Health & food myths: A “BRAIN” diet acronym is going viral, but experts say it’s more a simple guide than a medically proven formula. Science education: A new Oxford lab and office facility aims to support science startups while backing outreach for young learners.