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Two researchers in a lab, one pointing at a sample held by the other, with an electron microscope and computer monitors displaying data in the background.

Born of a Cosmic Collision, Lonsdaleite Is Hard...

Lonsdaleite, a mysterious hexagonal form of diamond that's even harder than the common cubic variety, is likely the result of a catastrophic collision between a dwarf planet and a large...

Born of a Cosmic Collision, Lonsdaleite Is Hard...

Lonsdaleite, a mysterious hexagonal form of diamond that's even harder than the common cubic variety, is likely the result of a catastrophic collision between a dwarf planet and a large...

A man kneeling with an engagement ring in a box, proposing to a woman who is smiling and looking at the ring, in formal attire.

Bended-Knee Proposals Can Trace Their Origins t...

There are few things more "Awww" inspiring than witnessing the exact moment when couples young and old commit their lives to each other. And nearly every proposal we see in...

Bended-Knee Proposals Can Trace Their Origins t...

There are few things more "Awww" inspiring than witnessing the exact moment when couples young and old commit their lives to each other. And nearly every proposal we see in...

Queen Elizabeth II smiling and wearing a light blue hat, blue jacket, pearl necklace, and brooch, with a cheerful expression in a public appearance.

Queen Elizabeth II Amassed a Huge Jewelry Colle...

Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 96, was famous for her dazzling collection of regal jewels. Britain's longest-reigning monarch possessed 98 brooches, 46 necklaces,...

Queen Elizabeth II Amassed a Huge Jewelry Colle...

Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 96, was famous for her dazzling collection of regal jewels. Britain's longest-reigning monarch possessed 98 brooches, 46 necklaces,...

Jon Bon Jovi performing live on stage with an acoustic guitar, singing into a microphone, with bright LED lights in the background.

Music Friday: Jon Bon Jovi's Girlfriend Shines ...

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you sensational songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, we’re going to do our best to keep...

Music Friday: Jon Bon Jovi's Girlfriend Shines ...

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you sensational songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, we’re going to do our best to keep...

Infographic showing the process of laser cleaning a plastic bottle, with a close-up view of the surface showing micro-crystals and the laser's interaction with the material.

Modern Alchemy: German Researchers Turn Ordinar...

In the spirit of the ancient alchemists who spent countless hours attempting to transmute cheap metals into gold, scientists from Germany’s HZDR research lab recently turned ordinary plastic into diamonds....

Modern Alchemy: German Researchers Turn Ordinar...

In the spirit of the ancient alchemists who spent countless hours attempting to transmute cheap metals into gold, scientists from Germany’s HZDR research lab recently turned ordinary plastic into diamonds....

A canister filled with ancient gold coins, with several coins scattered around the base, showcasing a collection of historical currency.

Gold Coins Found During Kitchen Renovation to Y...

Golden treasure unearthed during the kitchen renovation of an 18th-century townhouse is likely to yield a $290,000 payday for a UK couple in Ellerby, a village in North Yorkshire, about...

Gold Coins Found During Kitchen Renovation to Y...

Golden treasure unearthed during the kitchen renovation of an 18th-century townhouse is likely to yield a $290,000 payday for a UK couple in Ellerby, a village in North Yorkshire, about...