A layer of diamonds was found beneath Mercury's surface. This could help scientists understand the planet's unusual magnetic ...

Nuclear energy is often promoted as a cleaner alternative to fossil fuels because it doesn’t emit carbon dioxide. However, ...

Researchers have developed a groundbreaking battery using radioactive diamond technology that can generate electricity for thousands of years. By repurposing radioactive waste, this innovative energy ...

Credit: OpenStax, CC By 4.0 While all these dead bacteria are the ultimate source of graphite (not to mention every other carbon mineral, from coal to oil to diamonds), exactly what type of ...

Depending on how big a customer wants their diamond to be, it can take six to eight weeks in an HPHT machine to coax graphite to crystallize into a gem. "The larger the diamond, the longer it ...

Diamond is transparent. It can be cut into shapes that sparkle for jewellery. It is also extremely hard, making it perfect for drills. The atoms in graphite are arranged in layers that slide over ...