Smart Cities & AI: Dubai ranks No. 2 globally in BCG’s Intelligent Cities Index, with top performance in adopting AI and smart city tools to improve services and business outcomes. Education & Surveying: Vincennes University’s Surveying Technology program wins a $25,000 grand prize from NCEES for its curriculum aimed at public safety and licensure. Healthcare Safety Tech: A major review in BMC Medicine finds digital patient-safety tools work best when multiple technologies are combined, improving medication safety and reducing harm. Robotics in Surgery: UC San Diego reports two teleoperated humanoid-robot surgery successes in a preclinical trial, including gallbladder removal. Space Tech: SpaceX’s discarded Falcon 9 stage is set to crash into the Moon, potentially yielding new science data. Cancer Prevention Research: Lab-made chewing gum from lablab beans cuts HPV levels sharply and targets cancer-linked oral bacteria. Energy Electronics: Power Integrations unveils the first 2200V GaN technology for next-gen high-voltage power systems. Public Safety Drones: Caddo Sheriff’s Office training highlights thermal drone search-and-rescue tactics. Wildfire Monitoring: AI camera systems are helping detect forest fires earlier and reduce false alarms in France. Policy & Trade: China condemns proposed US restrictions on Chinese tech imports, warning of damage to trade.