Diamonds Erupting From Center of Earth Could Shed Light on the Lost, Mysterious History of Supercontinents

Medicine & Technology Jan 14, 2024

The surfacing of diamonds from deep within the Earth could be traced back to supercontinent driftings. Read to learn more.

Rare Superdeep Diamonds Reveal Secrets of Ancient Supercontinent Formation and Movement

Oct 19, 2023

Superdeep diamonds, dated between 650 and 450 million years ago from Gondwana's base, reveal how continents evolved and moved during early evolution of Earth. Continue reading to learn more.

How Are Diamonds Formed? Scientists Solve Long-Standing Geological Puzzle of the Precious Rock's Formation

May 08, 2023

Researchers used a laptop and diamond mine rocks to solve a long-standing geological puzzle of the precious rock's formation. Check out this article to learn more about diamonds.

Making Nanodiamonds From Plastic Bottles Reveal 'Diamond Rain' Could Be More Common Than Previously Thought

Sep 03, 2022

The long-hypothesized exotic diamond rain on gas giants Uranus and Neptune may be more common based on an experiment that made nanodiamonds from a plastic bottle. Read the article to learn more.

Diamonds Are Falling in Uranus and Neptune: What Will the James Webb Space Telescope See Inside The 2 Ice Giant Planets

Jul 05, 2022

The James Webb Telescope will soon begin to explore the two ice giant planets — Neptune and Uranus — in the Solar System where it's raining diamonds. Read the article to know more about Uranus and Neptune.

Diamonds on Mercury: Planetary Scientists Reveal the Possibility of Finding 16 Quadrillion Tons of the Gems in 2025

Mar 24, 2022

Planetary scientists said planet Mercury may be studded with quadrillions of diamonds in 2025. Discover how glittery gemstones are possible on this planet.

Space Events, Discoveries From the Past Week Offers Glimpse of the Cosmos for Future Explorations

Mar 20, 2022

The past week has been full of space events and discoveries that could help in further understanding the cosmos. Read this article to know what you have missed.

555.55-Carat Black Diamond Sotheby’s Gem Believed To Be From Outer Space Unveiled

Jan 18, 2022

Sotheby's has recently called its 555.55-carat black diamond, set for auction soon, "The Enigma," which is believed to have come from outer space.

Could It Be Raining Diamonds in Uranus and Neptune? Scientists Use Mathematical Model to Find Out What's Happening Inside the Ice Giants

Jan 11, 2022

Scientists claim there could be a constant rain of diamonds on ice giants Uranus and Neptune due to intense temperatures and pressures in their mantle.

Diamonds are Made From Recycled Former Living Organisms, Study Claims

Aug 25, 2021

A team of Australian scientists found out how Earth makes the deepest diamonds from waste. The process involves recycling former living organisms 400 kilometers below the surface.

2.7-Billion-Year-Old Diamonds Proves That Life-Giving Elements Appeared Shortly After Earth Was Formed

Jul 06, 2021

Ancient diamonds showed that the basic chemical composition of Earth's atmosphere remained the same for at least 2.7 billion years ago, suggesting that life-giving elements appeared soon after the planet's formation and have remained constant since then.

Fluids Found on African Diamonds Brings Clues on Earth's Evolution From 1 Billion Years Ago

May 11, 2021

Scientists recently came up with a way to solve a pair of long-lasting puzzles, which include the ages of individual fluid-bearing African diamonds and their parent material's chemistry.

Scientists, Philosopher Come Up With New Means of Categorizing Minerals

Dec 22, 2020

Scientists collaborated with a philosophy professor to propose a new "evolutionary system" of classifying minerals - one that reflects its rich history and the Earth's diversity.

Diamond Bling Made Within Minutes

Nov 19, 2020

Scientists in Australia have found a way to make a diamond in just a few minutes within room temperatures inside a laboratory.

It’s Raining Diamonds in Neptune and Uranus, but How Is This Possible?

Jun 29, 2020

Neptune and Uranus are two planets in the solar system that are most poorly understood. Deep within them, they could be raining diamonds, and scientists now know-how.