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  1. Earth

    Primordial continental crust re‑created in lab

    Compressing rocks from an ocean plateau at high temperatures and pressures re-creates the formation of Earth’s first continental crust.

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  2. Astronomy

    Vanished star may be first known failed supernova

    A star that vanished in another galaxy might be the first confirmed case of a failed supernova — and the birth of a black hole.

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  3. Quantum Physics

    Taming photons, electrons paves way for quantum internet

    Scientists are gearing up to create supersecure global quantum networks.

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  4. Neuroscience

    Brain’s physical structure may help guide its wiring

    The brain’s stiffness helps dictate how nerve cells grow, a study suggests.