Space & Astronomy: Astronomers using Australia’s ASKAP have pinned down the “Rosetta stone” origin of mysterious long-period cosmic radio signals to a rare binary system where a white dwarf shreds a companion star. Cybersecurity: Commvault warns “frontier” AI is compressing the gap between finding and exploiting software flaws, pushing firms to rethink cyber recovery around faster, more resilient response. National Science: CSIRO confirmed job cuts tied to environmental research, saying it still needs an extra $135m a year to stay sustainable. Climate Risk: The WMO says El Niño is forming with an 80% chance of developing this winter and climate change could supercharge its extremes. Health Tech: A trial study flags quetiapine may impair next-day driving and alertness, raising concerns about off-label sleep use. Drones & Events: Vivid Sydney’s drone show plans for 2027 are back on track after last year’s machines fell into Darling Harbour, with a new operations manager role advertised. AI & Work: ACTU’s Sally McManus argues companies should share AI productivity gains via more time off to build trust. EV Market Shift: NRMA data shows EV insurance quotes effectively doubling in 2026, signalling a structural change in how Australians view EV risk. Wildlife Research: University of Queensland-backed WildObs aims to speed up processing of Australia’s camera-trap images using AI and computer vision. Undersea Defence: AUKUS partners are moving ahead on uncrewed underwater tech, with deliveries starting next year and a focus on operational capability.