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Scientists are discovering minerals never before seen in nature by studying tiny flecks trapped inside diamonds from deep within Earth's mantle. These discoveries prove that material from our planet's surface travels hundreds of kilometers down and back up again in a continuous cycle.
India just made diamond shopping a whole lot clearer. The country's new standards require sellers to use "diamond" only for natural stones, while lab-grown versions must be labeled in full every single time.
Days after burying her father and six months after losing her son, Keshia Smith discovered a heart-shaped diamond at an Arkansas state park. The 3.09-carat gem became a symbol of hope during her darkest time.
A groundbreaking study of over 750 Nobel Prize and major discoveries reveals that new tools and methods, not just funding or theory, drive most scientific breakthroughs. The findings could help us predict and accelerate future discoveries across all fields of science.
Chinese researchers have successfully created the first pure hexagonal diamond, a material harder and more heat-resistant than natural diamond. This breakthrough could transform industries from mining to electronics.
Chinese researchers have successfully created a hexagonal diamond that's stiffer, harder, and more resistant to damage than regular diamonds. After 60 years of attempts, this breakthrough could revolutionize manufacturing and industrial tools.
A Pennsylvania woman discovered a rare 3.09-carat diamond at an Arkansas state park just days after burying her father and months after losing her son. The gem, shaped like a heart, brought unexpected joy after she prayed for comfort during an incredibly difficult time.
Stuart Jones unearthed a rare 16th-century ring with eight diamonds in a Gloucestershire field, marking the best find of his detecting career. The stunning gold and diamond treasure will auction for up to $20,000, with proceeds split between Jones and the landowner.
A material scientist found a pattern that textbooks said couldn't exist, and his curiosity changed how we understand the atomic world. The discovery that started with "10 fold???" scribbled in a notebook led to an entirely new field of materials science.
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Researchers squeezed water between diamonds at extreme pressure and discovered a new form of ice that could exist on Jupiter's and Saturn's icy moons. This breakthrough might help us understand where life could emerge in our solar system.
When paleontologist John Ostrom saw photos of a fluffy dinosaur fossil in 1996, he began to cry and nearly collapsed. The discovery finally proved his decades-old theory that modern birds evolved from dinosaurs.
A new collaboration between Microsoft and biotech company Causaly is bringing AI-powered scientific reasoning to drug discovery, potentially cutting research time from years to months. The partnership announced June 4 could help scientists find new treatments faster by connecting millions of research papers with cutting-edge analytics.
A breakthrough AI platform just doubled the success rate of antibody design, potentially cutting drug discovery timelines from months to weeks. Pfizer is now using this technology to tackle diseases that have stumped researchers for years.
Japan and the United States are teaming up to build a synthetic diamond plant that could revolutionize chip manufacturing. The facility is a cornerstone of Japan's massive $550 billion investment in American innovation.
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Archaeologists just uncovered a 250-year-old brick kiln at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello, revealing new evidence of the enslaved and free workers who built America's most famous home. The discovery proves there are still untold stories buried beneath our feet.
A groundbreaking analysis of over 750 Nobel Prize-winning discoveries reveals that new tools and methods—not theories alone—drive scientific breakthroughs. From microscopes to AI, the research shows how instruments unlock what was previously invisible.
Microsoft just connected AI brainstorming directly to automated labs that can run real experiments, slashing years off drug discovery timelines. Scientists can now test hypotheses without building their own lab equipment.
Elite Paralympic sprinters and wheelchair racers are competing alongside Olympic champions at the world's top track meets, thrilling global audiences. From Rome to Oslo to Eugene, Para athletics has become a celebrated fixture of the prestigious Diamond League series.
A global network of observatories just detected 128 new cosmic collisions in nine months, revealing the universe echoes with far more black hole mergers than scientists ever imagined. The discoveries include the heaviest collision ever recorded and strange new types of cosmic smash-ups.
Mark English became the first Irish man to win a Diamond League track event, sprinting past four runners in the final 10 meters to claim victory in Shanghai. The 33-year-old's stunning finish earned him a meeting record and $20,000 prize.
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