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26 Dec 2025

Climate shifts shaped carnivoran bodies

New research finds that ancient climate changes helped shape the bodies of carnivorans, which evolved from mongoose-like ancestors. Two major transitions — about 34 million and 15–13 million years ago — influenced body-shape diversification.

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26 Dec 2025

Brown study suggests targeting mTORC2 could help fight cancer

Researchers at Brown University report that blocking the mTORC2 protein complex, while leaving mTORC1 active, may stop cancer growth signals without triggering survival pathways. The work offers a new direction for designing cancer drugs.

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26 Dec 2025

Outer root layer controls twisted root growth

A research team found that the outer cell layer of roots (the epidermis) can control whether roots grow twisted or straight. Lab measurements and computer models explain why this layer has more mechanical influence, with implications for crops.

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26 Dec 2025

Tomorrow Club: young writers share voices from Asia

PEN International’s Tomorrow Club connects young writers with mentors and publishes personal and political stories. The latest Asia edition brought together many young contributors and highlighted censorship, exile and calls for more support and mentorship.

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26 Dec 2025

Touchscreens on car dashboards increase driver distraction

A simulator study found that using a car touchscreen while driving makes steering and touchscreen tasks worse. Multitasking reduced lane control and touchscreen accuracy; researchers suggest simple sensors could monitor attention and change the interface.

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26 Dec 2025

Tofersen slows a rare form of ALS

A long-term study shows that tofersen, a drug for a rare genetic form of ALS, can slow disease progression and help some people improve. The trial followed participants for several years and recorded benefits and side effects.

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26 Dec 2025

Family support and health in Europe

A study of more than 38,000 adults across Europe looked at help between family generations and its links to physical and mental health. Researchers found complex patterns and say more research is needed to understand the effects.

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26 Dec 2025

Study: Industrial Revolution pollution affected people unevenly in England

A study in Science Advances used bones and historical records to track pollution exposure during the Industrial Revolution. Researchers analysed remains from 94 people in industrial South Shields and rural Barton-upon-Humber and found uneven, gendered exposure.

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26 Dec 2025

Molecules in million‑year‑old fossils show a warmer, wetter past

Researchers extracted metabolism molecules from fossil bones aged 1.3–3 million years. Analyses of animal and plant metabolites reveal diets, infections and local environments and suggest the study sites were warmer and wetter than today.

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26 Dec 2025

AI wearable sleeve detects early frailty

Researchers at the University of Arizona built a soft mesh sleeve for the lower thigh that uses on-device AI to watch leg movement. It sends analysis to a smartphone, helping detect frailty early and support preventive care.

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25 Dec 2025

Photographer Reimagines Local Fruit

Trinidadian photographer Marlon Rouse has posted a new series of fruit photographs that present produce as specimens rather than food. He explores light, form and memory, and plans to continue sharing and publish a book.

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24 Dec 2025

How village rain stories shape climate action

Emily Wanja Nderitu brings African village stories about rain and farming to global climate talks. She works with storytellers, scientists and policymakers to make local knowledge count after conferences end.

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