Hydrogen From Rock: Engineers are testing “stimulated geologic hydrogen,” using high-voltage pulses to fracture iron-rich rock, inject water, and generate clean hydrogen on demand—an ARPA-E/industry push that could bypass rare natural deposits. Energy & Solar Access: New Hampshire’s “balcony”/plug-in solar momentum continues as a Massachusetts homeowner reports big savings after switching to a small outlet-connected system, while a separate NH story highlights a green microgrid at Appledore Island for renewable-powered research. Water Monitoring in NH: The Winnisquam Watershed Network released two solar-powered buoys to track water quality, bacteria linked to harmful algal blooms, and changing currents—built with sensors and designed for proactive recreation safety. STEM in the Classroom: Hanover’s Derek Butler was named New Hampshire history teacher of the year, and UNH/Cornell’s Shoals Marine Lab marks its 60th year with sustainability-focused operations. Local Science Funding: Squam Lakes Natural Science Center’s Nature for Everyone Barn Bash raised $165K+ for outdoor education. Health Tech & Policy: FDA/CDC inspections continue in the Taylor Farms cyclosporiasis outbreak, with NH among affected states. Education Tech Oversight: New Hampshire’s Screen Time Task Force is back in the spotlight as classroom tech use gets scrutinized.