Biological fingerprints in soil show where diamond-containing ore is buried

A miniature magnetic resonance imager made of diamond

Groundbreaking study shows defects spreading through diamond faster than the speed of sound. Defects can make a material stronger or fail catastrophically. Knowing how fast they travel can help researchers understand things like earthquake ruptures, structural failures and precision manufacturing.

Shattering 60-Year Debate: Defects Spread Through Diamond Faster Than the Speed of Sound