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17 December 2025

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General Science

A Bio-Inspired Leap for LiDAR Technology: Mimicking the Nervous System

Researchers have developed a photosensitive ring oscillator that integrates sensing and computing, effectively bypassing traditional processing bottlenecks. By utilising up-conversion nanoparticles, this system mimics biological nerves to interpret near-infrared light without the need for complex analogue-to-digital converters.

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Physics & Astronomy

Analysis: The Perseverance Rover Jezero Crater Geology and Magmatic Origins

Data from a ten-kilometre traverse suggests the bedrock beneath the western fan consists of igneous cumulates rather than purely sedimentary lake deposits. These findings indicate a history of magmatic cooling followed by distinct aqueous alteration.

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Medicine & Health

Breaking the Grim Bargain: The Evolution of Mu Opioid Receptor Agonists

Researchers have identified a mechanism where specific agonists favour GTP release over binding, altering downstream signalling. In mouse models, this approach enhanced the pain-relieving effects of fentanyl without increasing respiratory depression.

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Medicine & Health

Hidden biology: Blood tests rewrite our understanding of Alzheimer's disease prevalence

A large-scale study in Norway utilized blood biomarkers to screen over 11,000 people for biological signs of Alzheimer's. The findings reveal that the disease pathology is present in a significant portion of older adults, even those who appear to have perfectly healthy memories.

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Chemistry & Material Science

Light-Controlled Chemical Recycling of Plastics: A Programmable One-Pot Solution

Researchers have developed a photothermal catalyst that sequentially breaks down mixed polyester wastes (PC, PLA, PET) into monomers by simply tuning light intensity. The method achieves high yields from real-world waste without requiring pre-sorting.

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Medicine & Health

Mazdutide vs Dulaglutide: Is Two Better Than One for Diabetes Control?

A phase 3 clinical trial demonstrates that the dual-agonist drug mazdutide outperforms the standard dulaglutide in lowering blood sugar and reducing weight. While more effective, mazdutide was associated with higher rates of gastrointestinal side effects.

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Chemistry & Material Science

Molecular Organic Solid-state Electrolytes: The Soft Touch Powering Safer Batteries

A new review highlights Molecular Organic Solid-State Electrolytes (MOSSEs) as a promising path toward safer batteries. These materials offer high ionic conductivity and physical malleability, solving key contact issues found in traditional ceramic solids, though scalability remains a challenge.

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Neuroscience

Of Mice and Memory: Unravelling Kaempferol Neuroprotective Effects via the Gut

A preclinical study demonstrates that the flavonoid kaempferol can reverse signs of brain ageing in mice. By repairing the intestinal barrier and encouraging beneficial bacteria, the compound appears to halt neuroinflammation and restore spatial memory.

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Neuroscience

Precision Timing Dictates Efficacy of Vagus Nerve Stimulation

New data reveals that neuromodulation only induces plasticity if delivered within a strict one-second window relative to neural activity. Stimulation outside this narrow timeframe fails to reorganise cortical maps.

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Medicine & Health

Rewriting the Rules of the Gut Microbiome and Pregnancy: A New Immune Axis

Researchers have identified a gut-placenta axis where specific bacterial metabolites regulate immune tolerance to prevent fetal rejection. While the causal mechanism was mapped in mice, similar dysregulation patterns were observed in human recurrent miscarriage cases.

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Chemistry & Material Science

Self-Healing Chemistry Drives Perovskite Solar Cells to 26.88% Efficiency

Researchers have developed a multifunctional molecule that simultaneously passivates defects and enables self-repair within solar films. This molecular integration strategy yielded a remarkable 26.88% efficiency in small devices, with robust performance maintained in larger modules.

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Computer Science & AI

Steady Hands: The Future of Autonomous Retinal Vein Cannulation

Researchers have developed a robotic system guided by deep learning to perform delicate eye injections autonomously. In tests using pig eyes, the system maintained high accuracy even when simulating the natural movement of a breathing patient.

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Environmental Science

The Hidden Hydrogen Climate Impact: Leakage Risks 0.05°C Warming

Atmospheric hydrogen contributed 0.02°C to global warming between 2010 and 2020 through indirect chemical interactions. With a warming potential 11 times that of CO2, minimising leakage is required to ensure hydrogen remains a viable climate solution.