Space & Earth Science: ETH Zurich researchers say Venus may still be geologically active, with new modelling suggesting some rift valleys formed more recently than previously thought. Swiss Research in Space: NTHU’s Andrew Cooper joins ESA’s ARRAKIHS mission (launch planned for 2030) to study faint galaxy outskirts and reconstruct galaxies’ formation histories using high-performance computing. AI & Automation in Switzerland: Terra Quantum and Apex.AI report a successful implementation of NIST-standard post-quantum cryptography for secure edge-to-cloud communication in long-lived, cloud-connected robotic systems. Cybersecurity: ServiceNow warns of active exploitation of a critical AI Platform flaw (CVE-2026-6875) that can enable unauthenticated code execution; patches are available. Robotics Deal Watch: SoftBank is reportedly considering acquiring ETH Zurich spinout Gravis Robotics, which retrofits autonomy into heavy construction equipment. Industry & Policy: Scienceindustries says US forced-labor tariffs will raise costs across transatlantic pharma supply chains and urges a bilateral economic agreement. Global Tech: Google expands Gemini Spark to more paying users, but access is still limited in Switzerland/EEA. Health: A study finds stroke survivors aged 50+ gained about three extra years of life expectancy from 1996–2018. Trade Shock: The US imposed new 10%/12.5% tariffs on 60 partners under forced-labor claims, triggering protests and uncertainty for exporters.