Scientists Finally Solve a 20-Year Mystery About Diamond Melting
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“Researchers have successfully measured how diamonds melt under extreme pressure, resolving a two-decade-old discrepancy between theory and experiment. This discovery provides new insights into carbon behavior that could benefit fusion research.”
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