Geothermal & Policy: Arctic Green Engineering’s Gábor Molnár says geothermal projects are being squeezed by drilling-material costs and supply-chain delays, but he argues risks can be managed with planning, strong regulation, and predictable returns. EU Referendum: Iceland’s 29 August advisory vote on resuming EU accession talks is framed as a sovereignty-and-democracy decision, with advance voting already under way. Robotics & Trust: A new take on humanoid robots argues the real adoption blocker isn’t movement or vision—it’s natural voice communication and human-machine interaction in messy real life. Space & Youth STEM: A 14-year-old asteroid discoverer is turning citizen-science telescope data into an aerospace dream, showing how early access to real research can spark careers. Solar Eclipse Afterglow (Iceland/Europe): Coverage continues to ripple from the 12 August total eclipse corridor across Iceland and into Spain, with scientists and viewers highlighting what the spectacle teaches. AI Infrastructure in Estonia: Estonia is set to open the Baltics’ first AI factory, with power and an ecosystem of customers driving the location choice. Harbour Seals in Iceland: Iceland’s harbour seal count is being updated after decades of decline, with a new formal assessment planned for 2026. Roads & Geothermal: A UK trial tests geothermal heating/cooling under roads to reduce potholes, maintenance disruption, and carbon. Local Water Security: Westman Islands officials plan to finish a damaged drinking-water pipeline despite fears of major loss, aiming to protect a vulnerable supply. Border Tech: The EU Entry/Exit System is now fully operational, replacing passport stamps with digital biometric records for short Schengen stays.