Battery Breakthrough (UNLV): UNLV physicists are testing an X-ray method to regenerate lithium-ion batteries by freeing trapped ions in microscopic fractures, aiming to extend EV and device battery life without full pack replacement. AI Infrastructure Funding (Nevada): Las Vegas AI startup TensorWave closed a $350M Series B to expand AMD-powered data center infrastructure, positioning itself as an alternative to Nvidia-centric stacks. Cybersecurity for Agentic AI (Las Vegas): At Zscaler’s Zenith Live in Las Vegas, the company pushed a “zero trust for agentic AI” approach, arguing enterprises must redesign security for continuously running AI agents. Water Crisis (Colorado River): Federal and state leaders warned Arizona and other basin states that the Colorado River system could face severe cuts if negotiations fail, with Nevada’s share also at risk. Energy Storage (GM): General Motors is expanding grid storage with sodium-ion battery plans and ramping lithium iron phosphate production, plus more second-life battery deployments tied to data centers. Public Health & Environment (Mountain West): Researchers released a map estimating health impacts from oil refinery pollution across the Mountain West, including Nevada. Local Tech & Safety (Roblox): A Las Vegas family sued Roblox after alleging a predator used the platform to target a child, adding to a growing wave of online safety litigation. Higher Ed in Corrections (Western Nevada College): 16 inmates graduated from WNC’s Higher Education in Prison Program, earning degrees and welding/automotive credentials.