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Chinese physicists create rare 'hexagonal diamond' that's harder than natural diamond - By - Damien Pine - published - 15 March 26 - Researchers made small, pure samples of the elusive mineral lonsdaleite - also known as hexagonal diamond - and tested its material properties to show it's harder than diamond.1 day ago
Physics & Mathematics1 month ago
Pi has been calculated to trillions of digits - is that completely irrational? By - Kenna Hughes-Castleberry - published - 14 March 26 - A single server smashed the pi world record, churning out 314 trillion digits in 110 days.2 days ago
Startling archaeological finds, the Gulf Stream signals possible collapse, our sun's mass migration, the world's smallest QR code, and have we hit peak oil? -- Ben Turner -- Science news this week -- March 14, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.1 hour ago
Reading AI summaries makes people more likely to buy something - despite alarming 60% hallucination rate - By - Drew Turney - published - 14 March 26 - A project that found AI summaries are likely to majorly influence buying decisions raises interesting and potentially disturbing questions about how much we trust AI-generated content.2 days ago
'Blackwater' lakes and rivers in the Congo Basin are now emitting ancient carbon into the atmosphere - By - Sascha Pare - published - 12 March 26 - Carbon that has been buried in the Congo Basin's peatlands for millennia is seeping into lakes and rivers. Why this is happening remains unclear, but researchers warn that tropical peatlands could be nearing a tipping point.3 days ago
Rivers & Oceans2 months ago
Meet Sky Dragon, the giant 10-person 'flying taxi' that just passed its first flight test in China - By - Alan Bradley - published - 12 March 26 - China's massive Sky Dragon and Matrix aircraft are suitable for up to 10 passengers, or more than one ton of cargo.1 day ago