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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.
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.
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.
Scientists just discovered four new chameleon species living on four isolated mountaintops in northern Mozambique, each evolving separately for millions of years. Two of these remarkable reptiles are named after pioneering women scientists Rosalind Franklin and Jane Goodall.
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.
Northern Iowa's basketball team just pulled off something no Missouri Valley Conference team has ever done, winning four straight games in four days to claim the championship and earn their first NCAA Tournament bid in a decade. The sixth-seeded Panthers beat Illinois-Chicago 84-69 on Sunday, capping an unforgettable run that rewrites the record books.
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.
Four brilliant stars form a dazzling diamond pattern across May's night sky, creating the perfect stargazing opportunity. The cosmic display includes some of the brightest stars visible from Earth, and it's waiting for you to look up.
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.
World champion Faith Cherotich and Commonwealth Games champion Ferdinand Omanyala lead Kenya's top athletes to Xiamen, China this Saturday for the second leg of this year's Diamond League. With no major athletics events in 2026, this prestigious series takes center stage for the world's fastest runners.
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.
South Carolina women's basketball made NCAA history by reaching its sixth consecutive Final Four, becoming only the second team ever to achieve this milestone. The Gamecocks overcame an early deficit to dominate TCU 78-52, setting up a championship rematch with undefeated UConn.
Basketball legends filled the arena as Hall of Fame inductees received roaring applause during the 2026 Women's Final Four semifinals. The celebration brought together generations of greatness, from Olympic champions to coaching legends. ---
When UConn hit a buzzer-beater against Duke, Andrea Hurley grabbed players by their warmups to prevent a costly technical foul. Her quick thinking with 0.3 seconds left kept the team's Final Four dreams alive.
On February 1, 1960, four college students sat at a whites-only lunch counter in North Carolina and sparked a movement that changed segregation laws forever. Their peaceful protest inspired thousands and helped pass the Civil Rights Act of 1964. #
The University of Illinois basketball team made their first Final Four appearance in over two decades, finishing with 28 wins and capturing the hearts of thousands of fans. Though they fell to UConn in the championship game, the 2025-26 Illini created unforgettable memories and proved the program can compete at college basketball's highest level.
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 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.
After losing in last year's regional final on their home turf, Pensacola Catholic's girls soccer team returned the favor with a shutout victory that sends them to their first Final Four since 2013. The Crusaders haven't allowed a single goal in six playoff games.
Australian companies that tried a four-day workweek kept it after seeing productivity gains and happier workers. The results add to growing evidence that working less can actually achieve more. ##
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