Diamond dazzles not only by its brilliance. It boasts a long list of other stellar qualities, such as being the world’s hardest material and best heat conductor. Such traits give diamond tremendous, yet largely untapped, promise for uses in the electronics, optics, and other industries.
Now, Hong Kong scientists report an experiment that they say may help unleash more of diamond’s potential.
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