Medical Plant Research: Czech and US teams mapped six enzymes in wolfsbane and larkspur that drive the first steps of toxic diterpenoid alkaloid production, a pathway with potential leads for pain, cancer and malaria work. Space Science: New Czech-led analysis shows how limited spacecraft measurements can make structured particle motion in Earth’s radiation belts look random, complicating how scientists interpret what drives these hazardous regions. Cybersecurity: A global index ranks Czechia at the very top for national cyber readiness (tied with Albania), highlighting strong policy and incident response capacity. Fraud & Mobile Security: Researchers describe a fast Android scam that pairs SpyNote with WindRelay to turn phones into rogue contactless card readers, enabling card-present fraud in minutes. Public Infrastructure (Prague): Prague is extending its street-light modernization to support EV charging, coordinating power-grid upgrades through 2028. Climate & Agriculture (Czechia): With heat and drought intensifying, Czech farmers are expanding sunflower fields as a more resilient crop. Urban Heat & Governance (Brno): Residents say a Brno sewer reconstruction proceeded with little notice before a mature street tree was felled, raising questions about how heat and biodiversity commitments hold up in practice.