Food Robotics Compliance: Moocoo says its beverage robots now carry CE, FCC, and ISO 9001, betting that certifications—not just features—will decide which makers can scale internationally. Agriculture & Drones: USDA data shows drone use is still low overall in the US, but rises with farm size; users cite higher yields and less labor time. Drone Tariffs Hit Public Safety: New US rules impose up to 100% duties on thermal-imaging drones, raising costs for fire and police departments running “drone as first responder” programs, with few ready domestic alternatives. Solar Supply Chain Price Floors: Trump’s Section 232 plan sets minimum import prices for polysilicon and downstream solar products, with a 15% tariff on derivatives—plus special treatment for EU and EFTA countries including Liechtenstein. Space Pathway for Microgravity: Zurich and the CSA-Starlab partnership create a Dübendorf-to-orbit route, combining parabolic flights with ISS access for commercial and research experiments. Microgravity Goes Biotech: The 8th Swiss Parabolic Flight Campaign shifts toward pharma and biotech validation, with many experiments aimed at drug development and space biomanufacturing. Animal Health Alert: France reports rapid spread of “European Shamonda” among dairy cattle, warning of risks to pregnant livestock. Fintech Modernisation (Switzerland): Swiss policy and industry focus on instant payments, open finance, AI, and stablecoin rules—reinventing a system that already works. Tech Policy & Society: A UN rights council report names transnational networks backing Sudan’s war, highlighting how external support can fuel conflict.