Michelle York+FollowScientists Just Made a Super-DiamondDiamonds are tough, but this new lab-made lonsdaleite is next-level: 40% harder than regular diamonds! After 50 years of trying, researchers finally cracked the code by squeezing graphite under insane pressure and heat. This rare hexagonal diamond, usually found at meteorite crash sites, could change everything from industrial tools to electronics. Imagine diamonds that don’t just sparkle—they can survive extreme heat and pressure. The future of ultra-tough materials just got a major upgrade! #ScienceNews #Diamonds #Innovation #Science71Share
James Brady+FollowDiamonds Just Got Outshined?!Turns out, diamonds might not be the hardest thing out there after all! Scientists have figured out (with some wild supercomputer simulations) that if you squeeze diamonds under crazy pressure and heat, you can create a new form of carbon that’s 30% tougher. It’s called the BC8 phase, and it’s so rare it’s only been seen in silicon and germanium before. They haven’t made it in real life yet, but the science is wild—imagine a diamond upgrade! #ScienceNews #Diamonds #Innovation #Science501Share
ashley89+FollowDiamonds You Can Actually Keep?!Imagine digging in the dirt and finding a diamond worth thousands—then just walking out with it! That’s exactly what’s happening at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas. It’s the only place where you can hunt for real diamonds and keep whatever you find. People have scored gems big enough to pay for college, all for a $15 entry fee. Pro tip: go after a rainstorm for the best chance. Would you try your luck at this real-life treasure hunt? #Diamonds #TreasureHunt #ArkansasAdventures #BucketList #FindersKeepers #Travel30Share
robertocarter+FollowDe Beers Ditches Lab Diamonds—Why Now?De Beers is saying goodbye to its lab-grown diamond brand, Lightbox, and going back to basics with natural gems. Why? Lab diamonds just aren’t sparkling in shoppers’ eyes, and prices are dropping. If you were hoping for a budget bling boom, it’s on pause. The real drama: De Beers is slimming down, and its parent company might sell the whole diamond biz soon. So, if you spot Lightbox deals, it could be your last chance for affordable sparkle! #diamonds #DeBeers #shoppingtips #luxury #retailnews #Business80Share
