Nordic Security Reset: Russia’s Arctic posture and Western sanctions are reshaping cooperation, with NATO now the main forum and the Arctic 7-format (A7) getting new momentum as Finland and Sweden deepen ties. Defence Tech & Procurement: Finland and Israel quietly extended a decade-long defence cooperation deal that includes R&D and equipment procurement, while Sweden’s regional defence architecture continues to harden through NB8 coordination. Space Tech: ABB and Nüvü Camēras supplied ultra-sensitive camera readout electronics for NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, a step toward more powerful exoplanet imaging. Climate Policy Pushback: Oatly’s new oat-milk carton messaging in Sweden leans on the “89 Percent Project,” urging citizens to pressure governments on climate action. Public Health Signal: A new review finds banned flame-retardant chemicals still lingering in European homes and food webs, raising fresh concerns for exposure. Earth & Risk: Scientists investigating Germany’s Laacher See report deep low-frequency earthquakes, keeping the door open for renewed volcanic monitoring. AI in Medicine: Research highlights an AI tool that can predict hip fracture risk years ahead from medical data alone. Education for the Future: A commentary argues schools aren’t preparing students for AI-era life skills like critical thinking and problem-solving.