Holly Smith

Senior News and Views editor at Nature, a biologist by training who covers a broad range of biology topics including neuroscience, genetics, and environmental health.

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Dec 19, 2025 • 20min

Nature's News & Views roundup of 2025

Andy Mitchinson, Chief News and Views Editor at Nature, and Holly Smith, Senior News and Views editor and biologist, share fascinating insights from 2025. They discuss samples from the asteroid Bennu revealing ancient brine, shedding light on prebiotic chemistry. Holly reviews a study showing that RNA expression doesn't always correlate with cell function in zebrafish, highlighting cellular diversity. They also delve into the alarming rise in mortality rates from extreme rainfall in Mumbai, affecting the most vulnerable populations.

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