Healthcare Training in Wisconsin: ThedaCare is opening a new 2,200-square-foot simulation lab to train physicians and care teams, aiming to strengthen Graduate Medical Education and help address physician shortages, especially in rural and underserved areas. Biomedical Research: UW–Madison hosted six Ukrainian frontline trauma surgeons for a two-week microsurgery intensive, using hands-on training to improve repair skills for war injuries. Science Discovery: A Wisconsin researcher helped identify a new prehistoric mosasaur species, Tylosaurus rex, based on skull adaptations and fossil analysis. Geoscience & Evolution: UWM researchers used fossilized hagfish eyes to explain how these “primitive” vertebrates evolved their unusually reduced vision. Environment & Public Health: Michigan health officials warn people to avoid foam on lakes and rivers because it may contain PFAS and other harmful contaminants. Wisconsin Agriculture Governance: DATCP certified nominees for the Ginseng Board of Wisconsin election, with growers voting by June 15. Great Lakes Conservation Policy: Sen. Gary Peters introduced bipartisan legislation to designate the Great Lakes Commission as a NOAA regional partnership to secure steadier research and conservation funding. Data Centers & the Grid: Wisconsin lawmakers and advocates warned that new data centers could strain the power grid and raise utility bills, while home efficiency upgrades are pitched as a faster demand reducer. Invasive Species Watch: An invasive Asian needle ant is spreading and can cause severe allergic reactions, raising new concerns for Wisconsin ecosystems and residents.