AI & Computing: Google is releasing Gemini 4 Argon to developers and subscribers, touting its ability to handle complex tasks in areas including coding and science. More than 300 scientists are also calling for stronger oversight of advanced AI after reported preventable hacks. Research Infrastructure: South Africa’s Nelson Mandela University is set to unveil new electron microscopes and a bioimaging lab, expanding research into materials and biomedical science. Space Science: A SpaceX Dragon launched 2,860 kilograms of cargo to the ISS, including equipment to make artificial retinas in microgravity and grow 3D heart tissue for drug testing. Health Research: A large study links age-related mutations in blood stem cells to a higher risk of serious bacterial infections. Marine Science: Hearing tests on seals and sea lions establish a baseline to help assess the effects of noise from ships, aircraft and coastal construction. Environment: Chesapeake Bay earned a C+, its highest health score in 40 years; researchers cite restoration work and a relatively dry year. Separately, satellite radar recorded up to 40 centimeters of slope movement before the deadly Gyirong–Rasuwa disaster, underscoring the value of monitoring cascading mountain hazards.