SMRTR Science & EngineeringSep 13, 2026Live Science

Scientists got diamond's melting point wrong by more than 1,000 degrees, crushing new laser experiment reveals

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Using a UV laser, scientists precisely measured diamond's melting point, correcting previous estimates by over 1,300°F. This solves a 20-year mystery, advances nuclear fusion research, and suggests ice giants like Neptune may harbor floating diamond "icebergs."

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