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The secret to a perfect crystal may be a precisely calibrated extra turn

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What happened

Creating a perfect crystal sounds straightforward: Arrange identical building blocks into a repeating, orderly structure.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:20:05 UTC.

Why it matters

Research findings and mission results set the evidence base that policy, funding and later discoveries build on.

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  • Mission milestones and next scheduled attempt
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