Nebraska Data Centers & Water: Google’s Nebraska facilities reported using about 732 million gallons in 2025, and residents worry new builds could strain already-stressed water supplies. Local Tech Governance: Cass County residents are pushing for an 18-month pause on a proposed data center, citing unknown water impacts and effects on family farms. Broadband for Schools: The FCC is reviewing E-Rate, with advocates urging communities not to panic but to take the potential changes seriously for rural and low-income districts. Health Watch: Cyclosporiasis cases are surging this summer, with officials still hunting for the source. Medical Innovation: A microneedle skin stamp for peanut allergy is moving into a first-in-human phase 1 trial. UNL Research & STEM: UNL researchers are studying how multilingual students engage with science of reading instruction, using culturally sustaining approaches. Agriculture Skills: Nebraska’s welding camp model is training students for high-demand rural jobs, with manufacturer tours and hands-on instruction. Campus Leadership: UNL soil scientist Martha Mamo received the James O’Hanlon Academic Leader Award for advancing Nebraska agriculture research. Public Science Events: UNL hosted “Eight-Legged Encounters,” bringing arachnology researchers and families together.