Water & Drought Resilience: Northeast drought is drying near-surface aquifers, raising well-failure risks, wildfire danger, and even potential impacts to foundations and electrical infrastructure—experts urge proactive conservation and shared backup supplies. Pollinator Conservation: A rusty-patched bumblebee hasn’t been seen in New England for nearly two decades, and a new project is testing whether city and town changes—more wildflowers, less mowing, and rooftop planting—can help bring it back. Public Health & Diagnostics: HHS is rolling out new actions aimed at faster diagnosis and better care for Lyme and other tick-borne illnesses, including AI-focused tools and FDA-cleared diagnostics. STEM Education & Workforce: New Hampshire’s FIRST LEGO League robotics wins and 4-H Livestock Auction “real business” training highlight hands-on STEM and practical workforce skills. Tech for Mental Health: Dartmouth-linked research suggests a mental-health video game can reduce teen depression symptoms and improve willingness to seek help. Legal/Science Policy: New Hampshire lawmakers are weighing whether to override a veto that would let prisoners seek new trials after the state’s strict deadline for newly discovered evidence. Energy & Housing: Appledore Island’s green microgrid and new middle-income housing efforts point to NH’s push for cleaner energy and livable communities.