Chesapeake Bay Mapping: Virginia crabbers using sonar to pull “ghost pots” are also generating new, continuous depth data that fills a major gap in shallow-water bathymetry needed for storm-surge and sea-level-rise modeling. Water Safety Research: A Virginia Tech study finds nanoplastics can help harmful bacteria form tougher biofilms inside drinking-water systems, potentially making disinfectants like chlorine less effective. AI + Nuclear Infrastructure: NNSA is selecting Amentum to negotiate a phased lease for an AI data center plus on-site energy generation at the Savannah River Site, tying AI growth to energy resilience and national security. Space Tech in Virginia’s Orbit: SpaceLogistics (Northrop Grumman) will run SpaceX’s MRV-MEV satellite-servicing mission to GEO, using robotic arms to attach new extension pods. Cybersecurity for Defense: QWERX Enterprise Secure Perimeter is listed on Tidal Cyber’s vendor registry, aiming to strengthen device authentication for enterprise defenders. Medical Care Access: A study presented in Virginia’s region finds prior-authorization delays for neovascular macular degeneration didn’t usually cause short-term vision loss, but some patients did worsen while waiting. STEM Education Spotlight: VSU students presented original research at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research in Richmond. Navy Autonomy Demo: Bedrock, Integer, and Liquid Robotics completed a multi-company maritime autonomy demonstration for the U.S. Navy, linking undersea vehicles with shore operators over low-bandwidth links.