Diamonds

Are synthetic diamonds really better for the planet?

Environment

Are synthetic diamonds really better for the planet?

Are synthetic diamonds really better for the planet?

Are diamonds really ‘forever’?

History & Culture

Are diamonds really ‘forever’?

Are diamonds really ‘forever’?

The science of the mysterious black diamond sold at auction

Science

The science of the mysterious black diamond sold at auction

The science of the mysterious black diamond sold at auction

Stolen in 1792, the French Blue diamond's fate puzzled historians for centuries

History Magazine

Stolen in 1792, the French Blue diamond's fate puzzled historians for centuries

Stolen in 1792, the French Blue diamond's fate puzzled historians for centuries

Bizarre 'nesting doll' diamond found inside another diamond

Science

Bizarre 'nesting doll' diamond found inside another diamond

Bizarre 'nesting doll' diamond found inside another diamond

Earth's seafloor may be destined to become diamonds

Science

Earth's seafloor may be destined to become diamonds

Earth's seafloor may be destined to become diamonds

From diamonds to rockets, mourning the dead has gotten high-tech

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The Big Idea

From diamonds to rockets, mourning the dead has gotten high-tech

From diamonds to rockets, mourning the dead has gotten high-tech

Ancient Earth saw a huge spike in meteor impacts. It may be ongoing.

Science

Ancient Earth saw a huge spike in meteor impacts. It may be ongoing.

Ancient Earth saw a huge spike in meteor impacts. It may be ongoing.

A quadrillion tons of diamonds lurk deep inside Earth

Science

A quadrillion tons of diamonds lurk deep inside Earth

A quadrillion tons of diamonds lurk deep inside Earth

Diamonds From Outer Space Formed Inside a Long-Lost Planet

One Strange Rock

Diamonds From Outer Space Formed Inside a Long-Lost Planet

Diamonds From Outer Space Formed Inside a Long-Lost Planet

Never-Before-Seen Mineral Found Inside a 'Super Deep' Diamond

Never-Before-Seen Mineral Found Inside a 'Super Deep' Diamond

Never-Before-Seen Mineral Found Inside a 'Super Deep' Diamond

The Love Story Behind Queen Victoria's Crown Jewels

History Magazine

The Love Story Behind Queen Victoria's Crown Jewels

The Love Story Behind Queen Victoria's Crown Jewels

Rich in Resources, This Nation Is Failing Anyway. Here’s Why.

Magazine

Rich in Resources, This Nation Is Failing Anyway. Here’s Why.

Rich in Resources, This Nation Is Failing Anyway. Here’s Why.

Minerals and Gems

Science

Minerals and Gems

Minerals and Gems

The Earth produces a dazzling variety of inorganic chemical compounds.

Dressing Up as the Future

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Proof

Dressing Up as the Future

Dressing Up as the Future

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