{
  "id": 6937200,
  "title": "Scientists got diamond's melting point wrong by more than 1,000 degrees, crushing new laser experiment reveals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/scientists-got-diamonds-melting-point-wrong-by-more-than-1-000",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-09-12T14:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Science",
    "slug": "live-science",
    "url": "https://www.livescience.com/physics-mathematics/scientists-got-diamonds-melting-point-wrong-by-more-than-1-000-degrees-crushing-new-laser-experiment-reveals"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Scientists have discovered that previous measurements of diamond's melting point were significantly inaccurate, off by more than 1,300 degrees Fahrenheit (700 degrees Celsius). This finding comes from new experiments that used a powerful laser to melt tiny plates of synthetic diamond, revealing the true melting temperature. The research, published in the journal Nature Physics, sheds light on the extreme conditions required for diamond to melt, providing valuable insights for nuclear fusion and understanding the composition of ice giant planets like Uranus and Neptune.",
  "summary": "Scientists blasted diamonds with lasers to get the best measurement of the mineral's melting point yet. The new, more accurate numbers could help improve fusion experiments and studies of giant planets.",
  "key_points": [
    "Previous diamond melting point measurements inaccurate by >1,300°F (700°C)",
    "New laser experiments reveal true melting temperature of synthetic diamond",
    "Research published in Nature Physics reveals insights for nuclear fusion"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}