Space Science in Chile: The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has officially started its 10-year Legacy Survey of Space and Time, using the world’s largest 3,200-megapixel camera to repeatedly image the southern sky and generate millions of alerts for discoveries like faint, changing objects. Health Research (Chile): A nationwide study in Nature Communications links severe COVID-19 in Chile to a higher risk of developing tuberculosis later, while vaccination appears to reduce the association. Mental Health Rights: A Lancet review finds people with psychosis still face abuse, coercive treatment, discrimination, and early death in many low- and middle-income countries. Mining & Skills: Chile’s mining pipeline could require nearly 37,000 skilled workers over the next decade, with labor shortages flagged as a major risk. Energy Tech: A new report projects strong growth for advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) through 2035, driven by smart meter rollouts and grid modernization. AI in the Region: Microsoft says its next growth phase in Chile and across Latin America will lean on a partner ecosystem to scale enterprise AI. Legal Milestone (Chile): Chilean authorities sentenced a judge and retired general for spying on journalist Mauricio Weibel Barahona, a landmark for press freedom. Climate & Carbon (Chile): Research quantifies Cabo Froward peatlands in Magallanes as storing up to three times more carbon than nearby forests. Global Tech/Logistics: Parcel+Postal Technology International released its 2026 awards shortlist, highlighting AI-driven delivery and electrification innovations.