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23 Dec 2025

Many coastal communities moving inland

A global study using satellite night-time lights shows many coastal communities have moved inland over the past 30 years as climate hazards intensified. Movement patterns relate to income levels, social vulnerability and coastal protections.

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23 Dec 2025

Missing a Pet During the Holidays

The holidays can make people notice the loss or decline of a pet. A veterinary social worker explains anticipatory grief and suggests mindful actions and memorial traditions to help people cope and remember their pets.

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23 Dec 2025

AI learns why headlines work

A Yale study shows that teaching generative AI the reasons why some headlines attract clicks helps it write more engaging and trustworthy headlines. Researchers tested hypotheses on real A/B test data and found the new model outperformed standard AI.

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23 Dec 2025

Gene and blood‑vessel damage add to dementia risk

Researchers studied a genetic variant (APOE ε4) and white matter hyperintensities (WMH), a sign of small blood‑vessel damage. They found both factors raise dementia risk additively, and vascular health may be improved to lower that risk.

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23 Dec 2025

Father’s microplastic exposure affects offspring health

A mouse study found that when fathers were exposed to microplastics, their offspring developed metabolic problems. Female offspring showed diabetic signs and researchers linked the effect to changes in sperm small RNAs; the work was published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

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23 Dec 2025

Emotion helps the brain form lasting memories

Researchers used fMRI brain scans while people watched movie clips and listened to stories. They found that strong emotional moments make brain regions work together more, and this stronger integration predicts better memory for those moments.

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23 Dec 2025

Study: Sports Betting Linked to More Crime on Game Days

Researchers found that legalized sports betting is associated with higher violent and impulsive crime during and shortly after professional games. The effect is strongest after surprising outcomes and can spill over into neighboring areas.

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23 Dec 2025

Calcium and vitamin D for older adults' bone health

Bone expert Bess Dawson-Hughes says older adults should check their calcium and vitamin D to protect bones and reduce falls and fractures. Practical advice includes eating dairy, sensible supplements, and getting sunlight when possible.

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22 Dec 2025

First Nepali woman completes wheelchair bungee at Bhote Kosi

Deepa Devkota became the first Nepali woman living with a disability to complete a wheelchair bungee jump at Bhote Kosi in December 2025. The jump drew attention to accessibility and inclusion in adventure sports in Nepal.

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22 Dec 2025

New vaccine shows protection against melioidosis

Researchers have developed a vaccine that protected nonhuman primates from melioidosis, a serious disease caused by soil bacteria. The team hopes to move the vaccine to human trials after encouraging lab and animal results.

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22 Dec 2025

Investor attention predicts short-term stock moves

New research finds that where investors focus attention helps predict short-term stock returns. The study shows retail and institutional attention have opposite effects, using Google search data and Bloomberg readership measures.

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22 Dec 2025

2025 aid cuts threaten health and humanitarian services

Large reductions in international aid in 2025 disrupted health and humanitarian services in many low- and middle-income countries. The cuts began with a US suspension of aid and led to the closure of USAID and wider global impacts.

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