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19 January 2026

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Physics & Astronomy

Chaos or Clockwork? Why Superdeterminism Might Just Explain Everything

A new theoretical framework proposes that the Universe is not governed by quantum chance, but by a deterministic scalar field anchored in a 'Big Bounce'. By removing fundamental randomness, this model aims to unify quantum mechanics with cosmological anomalies.

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Neuroscience

Decoding the Static: ALS Neuroimaging Biomarkers and the Spy Network Inside Your Head

Researchers compared traditional clinical methods against brain scan analysis to group ALS patients. The study suggests that data-driven neuroimaging detects widespread brain connectivity issues that standard physical checks might miss.

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Chemistry & Material Science

Electrocatalytic CO2 cycloaddition: A Precision Tool for Green Synthesis

Researchers have developed an atomically dispersed iron catalyst that efficiently converts CO2 and styrene oxide into cyclic carbonates. This method overcomes significant steric hindrance barriers, offering a high-yield, sustainable pathway for carbon utilisation.

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Computer Science & AI

Generalized Pairwise Comparison: When Data Goes Missing in Action

Researchers have developed a new statistical method to handle missing data in clinical trials by estimating probable outcomes for patients who drop out. While this approach reduces bias in specific scenarios, it does not necessarily increase the overall power of the study to detect treatment effects.

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Genetics & Molecular Biology

Genetic Modification in Agriculture: A Strategic Bibliometric Analysis of Global Trends (1994–2024)

A thirty-year bibliometric review identifies a geopolitical dual-core in biotechnology, with the US and China leading distinct collaboration networks. The sector has decisively shifted from basic transgenic methods to CRISPR-Cas9, signalling a future dominated by digitised breeding and synthetic biology.

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Environmental Science

Marine Carbon Sequestration: Modelling the Global Burial Hotspots

A new study integrates observational data with machine learning to map organic carbon burial along continental margins. The findings suggest these zones are Earth's most significant long-term carbon sinks, though the reliance on modelling introduces questions regarding spatial accuracy.

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Chemistry & Material Science

Metal-doped nanographene: The Spy in the Carbon Safehouse

Chemists have successfully synthesised a highly reactive Nickel(IV) complex within a nanographene framework. This unstable metal centre acts as a temporary tool to permanently insert oxygen into the carbon structure.

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Medicine & Health

Mortality Multipliers: The Reality of ECMO and Kidney Replacement Therapy

A comprehensive meta-analysis confirms that combining renal support with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation nearly doubles mortality risk compared to ECMO alone. Neither recent medical advancements nor the timing of dialysis initiation appears to mitigate this severe outcome gap.

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Neuroscience

Rebuilding the Mind: A Modular Approach to Brain Regeneration after Stroke

Researchers have developed an 'engineered living material' that combines a DNA hydrogel with specific stem cells to repair brain tissue in rats. By mimicking the brain's natural support structure and calming inflammation, the system encouraged new neurons to grow and restored some motor function.

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Neuroscience

Single-sided deafness: EEG Study Proposes Hierarchical Plasticity Model

A study of 37 congenital patients suggests neural reorganisation occurs primarily at the sensory input stage rather than during cognitive processing. By utilising a homogeneous cohort, the research attempts to resolve conflicting historical data regarding cross-modal plasticity.

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Neuroscience

The Musician’s Mutiny: New Clues Behind Focal Hand Dystonia

Researchers combined brain imaging with magnetic stimulation to understand why skilled hands lose control in focal hand dystonia. The study reveals that the cerebellum may attempt to compensate for the disorder, but this safety mechanism fails in the symptomatic hand.

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Computer Science & AI

The Power of Inhibition: Improving Alzheimer's disease prediction using AI

Researchers have developed a signed graph neural network that analyses both positive and negative correlations in brain activity. By accounting for inhibitory signals, this model significantly outperforms traditional methods in diagnosing Alzheimer's.

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Neuroscience

Why Biology Favours Redundancy: Berberine and NAC for Diabetic Neuroprotection

A recent animal study demonstrates that Berberine and N-acetylcysteine can shield the hippocampus from diabetic damage. By modulating inflammation and apoptosis markers, these compounds preserved neuronal density in the CA1 region.