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MCMURDO STATION — A UN-mediated treaty bans military activity within 500km of the new Neutrino Observatory, staffed by android scientists. China’s ice-penetrating drones map untapped oil reserves, testing diplomatic limits… Exposes climate data-sharing disputes and penguin habitat policies.

PARIS — Christie’s sold 15 algorithmically reconstructed Da Vinci sketches for €230M, authenticated via neutron imaging. Purists dismiss the works as “stochastic parlor tricks,” while museums adopt AR galleries… Discusses copyright precedents and NFT market implosion.

FRANKFURT — The European Central Bank confirmed all salaries and taxes must be processed via digital euros by Q3 2025, citing anti-corruption goals. Privacy advocates warn of surveillance risks as China’s digital yuan dominates African trade… Features IMF stability reports and cryptocurrency market crashes.

SAN FRANCISCO — Synchron Inc. announced FDA approval for its Stentrode² neural interface on Tuesday, enabling paralyzed patients to control digital devices via brain signals. Unlike bulky predecessors, this coin-sized implant converts neural activity into text with unprecedented precision, utilizing quantum machine learning algorithms developed in partnership with CERN… Piece includes ethical debates from MIT Technology…

PARIS — In a seismic shift for sustainable fashion, Stella McCartney and Hermès have unveiled handbag collections crafted entirely from mycelium-based leather this week, marking 2025 as the year synthetic biology redefines luxury. Lab-grown under controlled conditions, this carbon-negative material mimics the supple texture of animal hides while costing 40% less than traditional leather, according to Material Innovation…