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13 January 2026

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Physics & Astronomy

2D Superconductors: Computational Predictions Outpace Experimental Reality

A critical review assesses the reliability of first-principles calculations in the search for atomically thin superconducting materials. While computational models offer speed and tunability, significant discrepancies remain between theoretical predictions and physical synthesis.

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Computer Science & AI

AI in Cardiac CT: Automated Diagnostics and Predictive Risk Profiling

Deep learning algorithms are automating the complex analysis of cardiac imaging, reducing radiation exposure while identifying invisible risk factors like arterial inflammation. By integrating functional data with anatomical scans, these tools predict cardiovascular events with greater accuracy than human interpretation alone.

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Computer Science & AI

Chiral Photonic Crystals: The Science of Invisible Spy Ink

Researchers have engineered a polymer material that remains optically hidden in dry conditions but reveals vivid structural colours when exposed to specific solvents. This 'off-to-on' switching mechanism uses light scattering to conceal information, offering a new method for secure anti-counterfeiting labels.

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Chemistry & Material Science

Nano-insecticides: Piercing the Armour of Resistant Vectors

This experimental study evaluates the efficacy of metal-oxide and polymer-based nanomaterials against insecticide-resistant mosquitoes. The findings indicate that these formulations achieve higher mortality rates and deeper cuticular penetration than conventional chemical methods.

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Computer Science & AI

Optimising Grassroots Networks: A New Protocol for Deep Learning Data Mining

Researchers have engineered a five-layer neural network to extract precise insights from complex grassroots datasets by systematically pruning redundant parameters. This approach significantly accelerates training convergence while improving the accuracy of personalized data analysis.

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Environmental Science

The Great Ocean Elevator: How Eastern Boundary Upwelling Systems Feed the Sea

Researchers compared two major upwelling zones, discovering that water turbulence dictates the size of marine life. While one system supports large crustaceans, the other favours tiny organisms due to intense physical mixing.

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Chemistry & Material Science

The Heat of the Moment: How New MOF-derived Catalysts Devour Antibiotics

Researchers have synthesised a cobalt-based magnetic nanomaterial by calcining a chitosan-encapsulated metal-organic framework. This new catalyst activates peroxymonosulfate to rapidly degrade the antibiotic metronidazole, showing high efficiency and low environmental toxicity in seedling tests.

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Physics & Astronomy

The Invisible Siege: Combating Spacecraft Electrostatic Discharge with Light

Researchers have developed a compact sensor that uses light absorption to detect dangerous electrical build-up on satellites. Unlike traditional semiconductor sensors, this silicon photonic waveguide appears capable of withstanding the harsh radiation of space.

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Chemistry & Material Science

The Mirror and the Molecule: Unlocking Asymmetric Allylic C-H Amination

Researchers have developed a novel method to synthesise complex chiral amines, overcoming long-standing hurdles in catalyst stability. This technique opens new pathways for creating precise pharmaceutical compounds, turning a chaotic chemical process into a streamlined assembly line.

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Genetics & Molecular Biology

Traumatic brain injury: Why silencing a cellular panic button might save memory

Researchers have identified a protein, ZIPK, that exacerbates brain damage by altering gene expression after an injury. Reducing the levels of this protein in mice preserved vital synaptic connections, suggesting a potential new treatment pathway.

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Chemistry & Material Science

Tunable Microwave Absorbing Materials: The Oxidised Carbon Solution

Researchers have engineered a three-dimensional graphene oxide and carbon nanotube network that switches between deep signal attenuation and broadband absorption. By oxidising the structure, the material achieves effective absorption bandwidths over 5 GHz at thicknesses under 2 mm.

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Computer Science & AI

UWB Indoor Positioning: Solving the 'Hall of Mirrors' Problem

Researchers have developed a hybrid AI model that filters out radio echoes to track objects inside cluttered buildings. By combining two types of neural networks, the system achieves centimetre-level accuracy even in messy industrial environments.