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This study examined whether retrieval practice helps word learning in children with Down syndrome (DS) and in typically developing (TD) peers matched on receptive vocabulary. For word forms, recall was better after retrieval (RIR) than restudy in both DS and TD groups, with the advantage lasting to 1 week. For meanings, DS children showed a retrieval benefit (RIR > RS) at both time points, whereas TD children showed little difference. Recognition did not differ by condition in either group. Retrieval practice with feedback enhances novel word learning in DS and supports a general learning theory of effortful retrieval. Incorporating retrieval opportunities in DS education could be beneficial.

Celebrating Women Pioneers in Molecular Biology
This special issue highlights and celebrates women in molecular biology. This perspective article by Gisela Storz highlights her background, what motivated her to pursue a career in science, key discoveries made. What has changed since she entered the field and what she thinks the future holds for the field.

In rural Malawi, the use of on-farm trees for food�rather than just for fuel or income�is strongly associated with improved micronutrient adequacy (vitamin A, zinc, iron, and folate) in women�s diets across seasons. This suggests that food-producing trees play a key role in supporting nutrition in low- and middle-income countries.

The growing demand for water presents a significant sustainability challenge. Understanding vegetation changes is crucial, as plants significantly influence water exchange through transpiration. However, global climate models show considerable uncertainty in predicting future vegetation trends ranging from −0.007 to 0.083 m² m⁻² decade⁻¹, impacting water management.