Nobel Spotlight: Francis Halzen wins the 2026 Physics Nobel for IceCube work that helped reveal high-energy neutrinos from space, turning a cubic kilometer of Antarctic ice into a new kind of astronomy. Brain Science: Three researchers share the 2026 Medicine Nobel for optogenetics—using light to switch brain cells on and off—highlighting how “light-gated” tools are reshaping neuroscience and disease research. Public Health Watch: UK health officials say the risk to the wider public from a reported Russian plague lab worker death is “very low,” while they seek more details through international channels. Food Safety: UK researchers report low-power blue light can kill Campylobacter strains on raw chicken, aiming to cut food poisoning from cross-contamination. AI in Medicine: A new model, Brain-IT, reconstructs images from brain activity, offering faster ways to study visual processing. Space & Exploration: NASA-backed work will test whether a lunar “pit” could shelter future astronauts from radiation and temperature extremes. Deep-Sea Discovery: A team documents 57 new deep-sea species in Argentina’s submarine canyon, including a sea star likened to SpongeBob’s Patrick.