Reef Fisheries Science: New Palau research on the longnose emperor (Lethrinus olivaceus) finds the fish grows faster, lives shorter, and reaches smaller sizes than populations elsewhere, using data from 528 fish collected from 2017–2025—information that could shape catch limits, size rules, and spawning protections. Coral Restoration Breakthrough: PICRC reports nearly 40,000 Acropora tenuis coral juveniles produced via controlled spawning, supported by partners including Coralassist Lab and The Nature Conservancy, as Palau scales science-based reef recovery. PICRC Outreach Across Islands: PICRC’s Education Carnival brought hands-on marine science and community talks on marine protected areas and climate resilience to Peleliu, Angaur, and Kayangel, reaching every elementary school in Palau except the Southwest Islands. Local Climate Resilience: Airai State launched a community-led nature-based solutions effort under the KIWA Resilient Babeldaob Project, restoring watersheds and reconnecting historic stone pathways using traditional ecological knowledge alongside scientific practices. Water Security Alert: After Super Typhoon Sinlaku, Palau is bracing for a drier-than-normal stretch, with residents urged to monitor water supplies ahead of possible wetter conditions later in the year. Connectivity & Governance: Palau’s Senate met with the School of Internet Pacific Initiative team and held oversight discussions on communications responsibilities, aiming to align technology growth with community needs and cultural values. Cybersecurity (Palau): Forward Edge-AI says it completed a post-quantum encryption proof of concept on its Isidore Quantum platform in Palau’s government networks. Health Policy Debate: Palau formally applied to the WHO to review nicotine under UN drug convention rules, aiming to restrict non-medical nicotine products worldwide.