Penguin Genetics Breakthrough: UC Berkeley-led researchers have confirmed a new gentoo penguin species, Pygoscelis kerguelensis, on the remote Kerguelen Islands—the first new penguin species in over a century—after genome work showed gentoo penguins are four genetically distinct species, not one. Falklands Energy Row: Argentina’s President Milei has issued a two-week deadline demanding the UK stop Sea Lion oilfield work, warning of international arbitration if drilling continues, escalating a dispute involving British licences and companies including Navitas and Rockhopper. Local Science & Skills: Royal Navy FSU engineers in Portsmouth and Devonport are cutting costs and boosting readiness with advanced manufacturing, including training to produce and test flexible hoses for fleet use. AI and Knowledge Diversity: A University of Copenhagen study finds AI chatbots deliver less diverse information than web search, raising concerns about “knowledge collapse” as people see the same answers repeatedly. Health Tech for the Fleet: The Royal Navy is developing plug-and-play medical pods that can be set up in minutes to deliver NHS-grade care at sea or on land.