Unconventional Superconductivity: Graphene researchers report magic-angle twisted bilayer graphene superconductivity can be switched off by screening electron interactions, strengthening the case for electron-driven (not lattice-vibration) pairing. Cancer Prevention Research: Japanese teams say a toxin-producing colon bacterium is behind about 70% of colorectal cancer cases in patients under 40, pointing to infection control as a future prevention route. Dark Matter Signal: A xenon detector experiment reports a rare, unexplained event in its data—just 2.6 sigma—keeping hopes alive for cracking the dark matter mystery. Space Milestone: ESA and JAXA’s BepiColombo begins the critical Mercury-orbit insertion phase after releasing the Mercury Transfer Module payload, with arrival now set for about six months. Defense & Tech: Japan’s defense push highlights AI and unmanned systems, while the U.S.-led Super Garuda Shield 2026 exercise in Indonesia includes Japan and focuses on communications, cyber drills, and live-fire training. Auto Software Collaboration: Nissan and Honda move ahead with shared software-defined vehicle development, targeting implementation around fiscal 2029. Health Tech for Aging: A Shinshu University-led study identifies blueberry-derived pterostilbene as a compound that stabilizes PPARδ to influence muscle fat metabolism.