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Rare diamonds suggest water lurks much deeper in Earth's interior than scientists thought
By Rebecca Sohn last updated
Clues about water in Earth's deep interior were recently extracted from rare diamonds.
Scientists blasted plastic with lasers and turned it into tiny diamonds and a new type of water
By Robert Lea published
Shock-compressing PET plastics can create tiny nanodiamonds with a range of technological applications.
Giant blobs in Earth’s mantle may be driving a 'diamond factory' near our planet’s core
By Stephanie Pappas published
Water driven toward Earth's center by plate tectonics could lead to the creation of diamonds at the boundary between the core and the mantle.
Strange, never-before-seen diamond crystal structure found inside 'Diablo canyon' meteorite
By JoAnna Wendel published
Graphene found interlocked with diamonds inside an ancient meteorite could be the key to superfast, supercharged tech.
Carbon: Facts about an element that is a key ingredient for life on Earth
By Stephanie Pappas published
Reference Carbon is one of the most abundant elements and forms a very large number of compounds, including carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and carbon disulfide.
55-sided, 555-carat 'Enigma' black diamond (potentially from space) goes on sale
By Harry Baker published
The black diamond known as the "Enigma" will soon be sold at auction, but experts are unsure about the origins of the stunning gem.
Diamonds: Formation, grading and other facts
By Andrew May published
Reference Diamonds are unique among gemstones, with intriguing physical properties and practical applications far beyond jewelry.
Diamond hauled from deep inside Earth holds never-before-seen mineral
By Harry Baker published
Researchers have discovered a new mineral from deep within Earth's mantle; it was trapped inside a diamond and brought to the surface.
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