Copper & AI Demand: A new outlook warns the refined copper market could tip into a sustained deficit by 2026 as generative AI data centers ramp up power infrastructure, with each MW of AI capacity estimated to require tens of tonnes of copper for electrical systems and cooling. Gulf Metals Shock: A separate analysis says the Iran war is distorting global metals via shipping disruptions, energy shortages hitting smelters, physical damage to plants, and knock-on shortages of key inputs. Space Tech in Chile: SETI researchers scanned the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS for radio signals tied to alien technology, analyzing 22 terabytes across multiple sessions, but found no follow-up-worthy transmissions. Astronomy from ALMA + Chandra: Chile’s ALMA and NASA’s Chandra are combined to finally map a “missing wind” from the Milky Way’s black hole Sagittarius A*, using cold and hot gas observations. Climate Extremes in Antarctica: Reports highlight record Antarctic heat in early June, with temperatures far above normal and rapid surface melt observed at multiple stations. Public Health Research (Chile-linked): Teams studying hantavirus say new drug leads could help patients with the deadliest symptoms, aiming to build momentum for treatments and vaccines. Smart Longevity (Ibero-America): A new association, AILI, launches to coordinate smart ageing projects and best practices across the region. Chile Education Safety: A Chile-focused piece calls out rising violence and isolation in schools and universities, urging prevention and support.