Antibiotics Discovery (Germany): Researchers engineered Bacillus subtilis “glowing” reporter strains that light up when drugs disrupt the WalRK cell-wall surveillance system, offering a faster way to screen compounds even when exact targets are unclear. Alzheimer’s Metabolism (Europe/Global): Whole-body PET/CT linked unusually active visceral fat to disrupted brain-network metabolism and worse cognition in Alzheimer’s patients, pointing to body-brain metabolic interplay. Heart Failure Risk (Europe/Global): A large study found low-grade inflammation measured by C-reactive protein can predict higher death risk in mildly reduced-ejection-fraction heart failure, even at modest CRP levels. Neurodegeneration (Molecular profiling): Analysis of donated brain tissue suggests Parkinson’s can involve distinct alpha-synuclein “seeding” and pathology patterns, raising the case for more precise subtyping. AI & Industry (Germany): Clypp launched an AI editor for industrial process documentation, turning recorded workflows into multilingual SOPs and training videos. Cybersecurity (Russia-linked): New HOOKEDGE malware used macro-enabled Word lures to spy on defense and diplomatic targets across Romania, Spain and Türkiye. Energy & Policy (Spain): Spain proposed strict rules for data centres to match new renewable capacity to electricity use, with debate over whether storage should be allowed. Health Tech (EU congresses): United Therapeutics presented late-breaking and new clinical data across ESC 2026 (Munich) and ERS 2026 (Barcelona). EU Geopolitics (Ukraine funding): Four EU foreign ministers urged Brussels to revisit how to use Russia’s frozen assets, saying current Ukraine support won’t be enough.