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    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

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    Diamonds reveal neural secrets

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

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    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

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    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

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    Diamonds: the hard facts

    Exploring the myths and facets of diamonds

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