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New research has dramatically reshaped our understanding of Earth’s early geological history, overturning traditional beliefs ...

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New research from HKU geologists suggests that Earth's first continents were born not from plate tectonics, but from deep ...

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In Japan, swarms of earthquakes are fueling a dip in tourism and a viral panic over predictions of the next 'big one' ...