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[ Understanding the shape or morphology of neurons and mapping the tree-like branches via which they receive signals from other cells (i.e., dendrites) is a long-standing objective of neuroscience research. Ultimately, this can help to shed light on how information flows through the brain and pin-point differences associated with specific …

King Charles cut a birthday cake shaped like Merthyr Tydfil’s Cyfarthfa Castle marking his 77th birthday on Friday. He visited the 200-year-old landmark accompanied by Queen Camilla where they met local cultural figures, including Ruth Jones, co-star and co-writer of BBC hit comedy Gavin and Stacey. The couple also met …

Ministers agreed a £100m overspend to fund a health pay deal, so how will it affect their budgets? BBC News

Key moments that helped shape the legacy of one of America’s most influential, and divisive, vice presidents. BBC News

BBC Sport speaks to former England goalkeeper Mary Earps as she says her book is not intended “to tear anyone down in any shape or form”. BBC News

Are all modern velodromes the same shape? Who pays for bikes and cycling equipment? And how do riders choose their gearing system? Six-time Olympic cycling gold medallist Sir Chris Hoy and five-time Olympic gold medallist Dame Laura Kenny answer your Ask Me Anything questions. READ MORE: Finucane wins keirin silver …

In Goma, eastern DR Congo, two young dancers are using their art to push back against the weight of their surroundings. For them, dance is more than just movement – it is an outlet, a form of resistance, and a chance to claim joy in a place where conflict and …

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim said he is “not going to change” and defended his formation after his side lost 3-0 to Manchester City. The 40-year-old coach repeated his commitment to the 3-5-2 shape after the defeat at Etihad Stadium. READ MORE: For a different philosophy, you have to change …

Breaking down which teams are in shape to win Super Bowl LX in San Francisco. BBC News

The 2025-26 ball – named Orbita Ultimate PL – has 12 panels – which is said to evenly distribute weight and keep the ball balanced. Puma describe the ball as having long-lasting durability and deeper seams to improve aerodynamics and shape retention. “On average, a professional footballer has control of …

Since winning her second successive Paralympic KL3 gold in Paris, Sugar has faced a year of change, which has seen the arrival of a new performance director and coach at Paddle UK. “It’s been a very different year. Quite a few of us have had time out, then we lost …

Olympic champion Daniel Wiffen has withdrawn from the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore due to the ongoing effects of appendicitis he suffered from in June. The Magheralin man finished eighth in the 800m freestyle final on Wednesday despite making a good start in the defence of his title, but faded …