🚨 DIAMOND IS ABOUT TO REPLACE SILICON IN NEXT-GEN... CHIPS. Scientists are now producing large single-crystal CVD diamond wafers that could revolutionize electronics. Diamond conducts heat 5× better than copper and over 10× better than silicon while also handling extreme voltages, high frequencies, and radiation. Why this matters: • Thermal Superpower: Diamond acts as its own heat sink, solving one of the biggest problems in high-power chips • Ultra Wide Bandgap: Handles massive voltage and extreme temperatures without breaking down • High Frequencies: Electrons move incredibly fast, perfect for 6G, radar, and advanced telecom • Radiation Hardness: Ideal for satellites, space tech, and nuclear applications The deeper implication is massive: We’re at the early stages of a materials revolution. As silicon hits its physical limits with heat and power, diamond one of the most extraordinary materials in nature could power the next era of AI chips, electric vehicles, and aerospace systems. What do you think will diamond semiconductors become mainstream in the 2030s? Follow for more frontier materials science and future technology.show more

House ambassador Rosie Huntington-Whiteley radiates in a full suite... of Tiffany High Jewelry featuring a necklace, bracelet and earrings in 18k white gold with exceptional blue cuprian elbaite tourmalines of over 19 total carats and diamonds, and a ring in platinum with a diamond of over 10 carats and diamond accents to celebrate the launch of the House’s newest high jewelry collection, Blue Book 2026: Hidden Garden. #TiffanyAndCo #TiffanyBlueBook #TiffanyHighJewelry Discover more:show more

Raw thrust, pure legacy. The General Electric J79 is... a military turbojet built for speed, power, and high-altitude performance. Air is compressed, mixed with fuel, and ignited to produce high-energy exhaust gases that drive the turbine and exit at extreme velocity, generating thrust. With an afterburner system, additional fuel is injected into the exhaust stream, delivering a massive boost in thrust when needed. Designed to power legendary aircraft like the Lockheed F-104 Starfighter, it became known for its high thrust-to-weight ratio and distinctive performance in supersonic flight. Its robust design and ability to operate under extreme conditions made it a cornerstone of early jet combat technology. Built for speed. Proven in the skies.show more

🚨🇷🇺 WEST SHOCKED: RUSSIA JUST BUILT ITS FIRST CHIP... MACHINE The West tried to cripple Russia with sanctions and cut off advanced chips. But Moscow just put its very first domestic photolithography machine — the Progress STP-350 — on open sale for about 400 million rubles. 🔸 This machine makes 350nm chips — bigger, tougher transistors that are perfect for military use. They resist radiation, Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) attacks, extreme heat/cold, vibration, and high voltage (up to 100V) where super-small modern chips fail. 🔸 Perfect for triple-redundant military circuits (three copies of the same chip working together) that never fail even if one gets hit by cosmic rays or EMP pulse. 🔸 Handles extreme battlefield conditions: huge temperature swings, constant vibration, high voltage up to 100 Volts — things impossible on modern super-thin processes. 🔸 Uses a modern solid-state laser (365 nm) instead of old mercury lamps. It can process up to 63 silicon wafers per hour (150-200 mm size) and lasts much longer — up to 10,000 hours. 🔸 Developed since 2021 with help from Belarus company Planar — cutting Russia’s tech gap from 40-50 years down to about 30 years. 🔸 Ideal for critical defense systems: control units, engines, power supplies in missiles, planes, and radars that need reliability first, not maximum speed. 🔸 Foreign versions cost 2-3 times more. Tiny modern nodes are perfect for phones, but terrible for military use. 350nm is a mature, battle-proven tech that delivers superior reliability, radiation resistance, high voltage tolerance, and durability — exactly what defense systems and civilian sectors (cars, medicine, comms) actually need. Did Western sanctions actually make Russia stronger?show more

3★ [Natural Brilliance] Satono Diamond, out now! (Voice: Hina... Tachibana) The power at the core of this elegant Umamusume helps her conquer jinxes, as well as medium and long-distance courses! Scout her now and get 90 Satono Diamond Star Pieces as a bonus! #Umamusumeshow more

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🇨🇳 China just hit a major breakthrough in materials... science. T1000 high-performance carbon fiber is now mass-produced in Shanxi. • A 1-meter strand weighs 0.5 g • Yet it can hold 200+ kg • Strength is 5× stronger than steel • Made of 12,000 ultra-fine fibers, each thinner than a human hair Known as the “King of New Materials,” it’s key for aerospace, EVs, and high-end manufacturing. Huge step for China’s advanced materials industry.show more

The difference between SEALSQ silicon-based spin-qubit QPUs and quantum... processors built on superconducting circuits or trapped ions comes down to physics, manufacturability, and long-term industrial scalability. SEALSQ’s approach uses electron spins confined in silicon semiconductor structures—essentially quantum dots fabricated with CMOS-compatible processes—where the qubit is the spin state of an electron rather than a macroscopic electrical current or a free ion. This makes spin qubits orders of magnitude smaller, potentially allowing millions of qubits on a single silicon wafer, and critically aligns the technology with existing semiconductor fabs, supply chains, and design tools. In contrast, superconducting qubits rely on exotic materials and microwave resonators that are physically large, wiring-heavy, and difficult to scale beyond a few thousand qubits without massive cryogenic and control overhead. Trapped-ion systems achieve excellent qubit coherence but depend on ultra-high vacuum chambers, precision lasers, and optical alignment, making them closer to scientific instruments than manufacturable chips. Silicon spin qubits also benefit from long intrinsic coherence times (especially in isotopically purified silicon), low power dissipation, and a natural path to tight integration with classical control, cryogenic electronics, and security primitives—an area where SEALSQ’s semiconductor and hardware-security DNA becomes a strategic advantage. The trade-off is that spin qubits are technically harder to control at the single-qubit level and are earlier in large-scale deployment than superconducting systems, but if solved, they offer the most credible route to industrial-scale, cost-effective, secure quantum processors, rather than lab-scale demonstrations.show more

The ongoing record-breaking heat wave in the West will... continue while expanding across the Central U.S. through the weekend. Based on preliminary data, there have been around 50 March high temperature records broken since March 17 and more than 150 daily high temperature records broken. Record setting temperatures are expected to continue over the next several days. Most areas will see temperature departures of 25 to 35 degrees higher than normal for this time of year. However, some locations in the central Plains on Saturday could see departures exceed 40 degrees from normal! Overnight low temperatures will also be well above average, providing little relief from the heat. The early time of year, prolonged nature of this heat wave, and limited seasonal acclimation will increase the risk of heat impacts especially among sensitive populations or those without effective cooling. Adjust plans to limit strenuous outdoor activities to early morning hours, drink plenty of fluids, and seek air conditioned spaces. For more heat safety tips visit:show more

This is a natural piece of kimberlite with a... rough Diamond still inside! Kimberlite is the volcanic rock that diamonds are found in and it’s rare to see in person with the Diamond still intact 📹: Grant Mobleyshow more

The first maglev train in China with a speed... of 600 km/h, with the code name CF600-0001, has shown its majesty under the lens of railway photographers. This maglev train is a major breakthrough for China's railway, marking a new advancement in high-speed rail technology. A maglev train is a high-speed train that utilizes electromagnetic force for levitation and is propelled by magnetic power, capable of traveling at astonishing speeds on maglev tracks. The CF600-0001 is China's first maglev train with a speed reaching 600 kilometers per hour, drawing global attention due to its high speed and advanced technology. The design of this maglev train incorporates the latest materials and techniques, including lightweight alloys, carbon fiber, and other high-strength materials, ensuring stability and safety during high-speed operation. Additionally, advanced control and power systems guarantee the train's high-speed operation and comfort. The successful research and operation of maglev trains by China's railway will bring revolutionary changes to high-speed railway transportation both domestically and internationally. This will not only significantly reduce travel time, but also promote the internationalization and globalization of China's high-speed rail technology. Railway photographers have captured the magnificent sight of this maglev train through their lenses, allowing people to witness the new achievements of China's high-speed rail technology and showcasing China's leading position in the field of transportation and logistics.show more

Legendary “Florentine Diamond” found in Canada after more than... a century A light-yellow 137-carat diamond once owned by the Medici and Habsburg dynasties has been discovered in a bank vault in Quebec, Canada — more than 100 years after it was thought lost. After the fall of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in 1919, the gem was believed stolen and disappeared from record. But new evidence shows that Empress Zita of Bourbon-Parma, widow of the last emperor Charles I, secretly took the diamond to Canada during World War II while fleeing the Nazis. She entrusted the secret to only two of her sons, instructing them to open the vault a century after her husband’s death. Her grandchildren have now opened the vault — in front of the press — revealing the “Florentine” perfectly preserved. The heirs announced plans to soon exhibit the diamond publicly. The “Florentine Diamond” is one of Europe’s most mysterious gems. According to legend, it was brought from India by Portuguese traders and cut for Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy. It later passed from the Medici to the Habsburgs and became a symbol of imperial power.show more

𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮'𝘀 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 & 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. PTC Industries... and Aerolloy Technologies mark another defining milestone with the installation and successful trials of 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮'𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 for critical materials. This 𝟰𝟱𝟬𝟬/𝟱𝟭𝟬𝟬𝗧 press now is operational at the Strategic Materials Technology Complex in Lucknow. This is not incremental capacity. This is a strategic capability. Engineered for precision and scale, this system enables production of large, complex forgings in 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘂𝗺, 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘆𝘀, and advanced high-performance alloys powering critical components that form the backbone of next-generation aeroengines and mission-critical defence platforms. With this, our ecosystem now brings together melting, casting, and forging - all in one location. No other supply chain globally offers this level of integration at this scale and precision at the same location. With this step, we do. What this unlocks: 🔹 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: Building domestic strength in critical forging capabilities that India has long relied on imports for. 🔹 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀: Meeting the exacting requirements of advanced civil and military aerospace programs worldwide. 🔹 𝗘𝗻𝗱-𝘁𝗼-𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹: From critical materials to finished components with scale, and reliability at every step. This milestone is part of a larger conviction to build, scale, and lead in high-performance materials and manufacturing. From India, for the world. Read more here:show more

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What looks like a server boiling underwater is actually... one of the most advanced cooling technologies used in modern computing This demonstration showcases a two-phase immersion cooling system, a method increasingly explored for high-performance computing and AI infrastructure where traditional air cooling becomes less efficient. Instead of using fans to move heat away, server components are submerged in a specialized non-conductive dielectric fluid that safely surrounds the electronics without causing electrical short circuits. As processors generate heat, the liquid absorbs thermal energy and begins to boil directly at the component surface.show more

In the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory in the... U.S. sits "Little Big Coil", the most powerful continuous magnetic field ever created by humans - reaching 48.7 tesla, over 1 million times stronger than Earth's magnetic field. This record-breaking magnet uses a hybrid design, combining superconducting coils with a resistive magnet to push matter into regimes never seen before. Backed by $195M from the NSF and ongoing state funding, NHMFL scientists use it to study quantum materials, extreme superconductivity, fusion-relevant physics, and exotic states of matter. Under fields this intense, atoms distort, electrons behave strangely, and materials reveal secrets that could redefine quantum technology, energy systems, and medical science.show more

The 45th & 47th President, Donald J. Trump just... hit the stage at the Celebration of Diamond of Diamond and Silk®. Honored to serve a participate in such a beautiful memorial. Silk told me backstage that this is a celebration!!!!show more

And just like THAT our main event is official!... The Diamond hits the scale at 155lbs for #UFC291show more

The craftsmanship and beauty of this ruby diamond bracelet

Get ready for a WILD ride across the US... this week! Extreme jet stream means extreme heat in the West, and very early cold in the East! 105+ in the Pacific NW, 30s in the Great Lakes and Upper Midwest, and a real taste of Autumn in the East. No Dice for you Florida, but this extreme jet will at least act as a tropical trouble blocker - like a wall - for at least the next 10 days. Temps will reach 35 degrees plus and minus normal in the west and east respectively.show more

🇺🇸 🇨🇳 CHINA JUST TOLD THE US TO KEEP... THEIR OLD NVIDIA CHIPS. Because they're smuggling the newest ones in. 🇻🇳 Taiwanese prosecutors just arrested three people for smuggling $NVDA AI chips into China. They forged documents to ship 50 Super Micro servers loaded with advanced Nvidia silicon to China, Macau, and Hong Kong. Some already cleared customs. Same company (Super Micro) whose US employees were indicted in March for allegedly diverting BILLIONS in Nvidia chips to China. The black market for Nvidia silicon is now one of the most lucrative trades on earth.show more