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Japan laser weapon trial, comet 3I/ATLAS bids farewell, and AI solves 'impossible' math problems - By - Ben Turner - published - 20 December 25 - Science news this week - Dec. 20, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

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Scientists build 'most accurate' quantum computing chip ever thanks to new silicon-based computing architecture - By - Tristan Greene - published - 20 December 25 - Researchers say they have created the world's first scalable atomic quantum processor that achieves record-breaking 99.99% fidelity.

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It matters what time of day you get cancer treatment, study suggests - By - Clarissa Brincat - published - 18 December 25 - Giving immunotherapy earlier in the day can significantly extend patients' survival, compared to giving treatment later in the day, a new study of lung cancer shows.

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