Market Pulse: ASX futures point to a softer open as oil prices lift inflation worries and hopes fade for an Iran deal; investors brace for a heavy earnings day including BHP, CSL and Cochlear. Cybersecurity & Energy: CrowdStrike warns AI-driven attacks are accelerating, with Australia’s power grid flagged as vulnerable to faster, AI-powered intrusions. Health Tech (Women’s Health): Flinders University research shows intravenous iron use among Australian women aged 18–44 has surged 17-fold since 2013, with one in 20 receiving it in 2024—raising questions about access and follow-through. Clinical Care (Endometriosis): New Zealand moves to let GPs diagnose endometriosis from symptoms under updated guidelines, aiming to cut long waits for confirmation and treatment. AI in Education: Australia’s debate over banning AI in classrooms intensifies as surveys show widespread student use of generative tools for assessed work. Energy Storage: Proconics and Energy Dome tout CO2 storage capable of up to 18 hours, targeting the “night-time gap” for renewables. Mining & Critical Minerals: Critica weighs shifting Mt Lindsay tin-tungsten to an underground mine to cut surface footprint; Iluka clears a key funding milestone for its Eneabba refinery. Queensland Innovation: The state launches a 15-year science and innovation strategy focused on commercialising research and tightening university-industry links.