Space Science: Astronomers report NGTS-38 b, a “Super-Jupiter” about five times Jupiter’s mass that completes an orbit in roughly 180 days—an unusually long transit-detected schedule that could sharpen how we find distant worlds. AI + National Labs: The DOE’s $5 billion Genesis Mission is handing out AI-linked research awards, with Los Alamos leading seven projects and Sandia leading six, aiming to speed discovery across areas like fusion and nuclear materials. Local Tech + Data Centers: A new report says New Mexico’s Project Jupiter is following a familiar Big Tech playbook—building fast near rural communities while residents and advocates push for stronger oversight and even a moratorium. Public Health + Environment: New Mexico’s PFAS labeling rule is facing a federal lawsuit from trade groups, arguing the state’s “forever chemicals” warning requirement violates limits on compelled commercial speech. STEM Education: Western New Mexico University was designated the southwest hub for the New Mexico STEM Innovation Network, with a focus on strengthening math teaching and rural STEM career pathways. Climate/Health Risk: New Mexico’s dust storms are rising in severity and frequency, with research tying the trend to worsening impacts on health, transport, and renewable energy.