Microplastics Monitoring: A new pilot study in California’s San Francisco Bay is measuring microplastics down to about 20 microns—around 10 times smaller than prior work—aiming to improve how scientists track the tiniest particles that may matter for ecosystems and human health. Air Pollution & Weather: Researchers using long-running cloud and rain samples from Mount Washington found that rainfall history can be as important as where air comes from for predicting pollution levels in mountainous regions. Community Science in NH: Smokey House Center is launching a Community Science program with a free public caterpillar-count kickoff June 25, partnering with The Caterpillar Lab to help residents participate in local biodiversity research. NH Child Well-Being: New Hampshire again ranks top nationally for child well-being, but education scores slipped, with large shares of students below proficiency in reading and math. Health & Dermatology: Dartmouth Health’s Jillian Rork highlights how Down syndrome is linked to higher rates of specific skin conditions and why precision medicine and specialized care matter. Policy & Tech: A NH-focused business brief notes health-insurance stress is relatively low in the state, while job-search strain and AI-on-jobs concerns continue to shape hiring. Lyme & Ticks: A national discussion revisits “chronic Lyme” claims tied to tickborne illness policy debates, underscoring the tension between mainstream treatment and more speculative narratives.