Material and optical sciences report significant innovations. Researchers developed a high strength eutectic multi-principal element alloy via powder bed fusion laser beam offering promising mechanical properties for advanced manufacturing. Optical engineers demonstrated universal point spread function engineering advancing 3D information processing capabilities. Photonic processors developed at MIT classify wireless signals at speeds over 100 times faster than digital alternatives, paving the way for real-time 6G applications. These advances reflect interdisciplinary breakthroughs extending from materials engineering to communications technology.