Diamond is famous in material science for being the best natural heat conductor on Earth—but new research reveals that, at ...

Diamond stands up to a squeeze. Surprisingly, the material’s structure persists even when compressed to 2 trillion pascals, more than five times the pressure in Earth’s core, scientists report January ...

Brittle diamond can turn flexible and stretchable when made into ultrafine needles, researchers at MIT and elsewhere have discovered. Diamond is well-known as the strongest of all natural materials, ...

Stephen has degrees in science (Physics major) and arts (English Literature and the History and Philosophy of Science), as well as a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication. Stephen has degrees in ...

The sparkle of a diamond hides an extraordinary journey from the depths of the Earth, a voyage that science is only beginning to understand. These precious stones, so prized for their beauty, ...

Diamond is the hardest material in nature. It also has great potential as an excellent electronic material. A research team has demonstrated for the first time the large, uniform tensile elastic ...

Geologists have studied tiny pockets of fluids trapped inside diamonds to get a better understanding of how old humanity’s favorite rocks might be. In doing so, they identified three distinct periods ...

New collaboration agreement will continue to strengthen links between the UK's national synchrotrons and industry, building technical capability to support sustainable technology development. Diamond ...

Dr Adrian Mancuso, a well-known figure and leading scientist in the light sources’ community has been appointed as the new Physical Science Director for the UK’s national synchrotron, Diamond Light ...

At prestigious International Science Conference, a socio-economic impact of over £2.6 billion on UK science and economy revealed from UK Synchrotron Presenting at the prestigious International ...

Dr. Adrian Mancuso, a well-known figure and leading scientist in the light sources' community has been appointed as the new Physical Science Director for the UK's national synchrotron, Diamond Light ...