Diamonds

Sciences & Technology

Lightning in a diamond to power the quantum revolution

A new way to measure the flow of electricity in a diamond electrical device reveals an unexpected phenomenon reminiscent of lightning in slow motion

Sciences & Technology

Diamonds reveal neural secrets

A new diamond voltage imaging microscope will give us more insight into the neural micro-circuitry that runs our brains

Sciences & Technology

Probing Earth’s deep and ancient secrets

A rock that is the source of most of the world’s diamond deposits is giving us insights into the Earth’s formation

Sciences & Technology

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Special Report

Quantum boost for medical imaging

Physicists have demonstrated how, using light, a diamond layer and quantum mechanics, they could potentially “light up” our molecular insides for more powerful MRIs

Sciences & Technology

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Go Figure

Diamonds: the hard facts

Exploring the myths and facets of diamonds