DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is the nucleic acid polymer that forms the genetic code for a cell or virus. Most DNA molecules consist of two polymers (double-stranded) of four nucleotides that each ...

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In the early 1900s, the first diamond was found in Kolmanskop, in the African country of Namibia. It led to a diamond rush and the town was created. Having become one of the wealthiest places, when ...

With new technologies and sustainable practices, lab-grown diamonds are becoming an increasingly popular choice among jewelry shoppers. They’re chemically and physically identical to earth-mined ...

"And here's the thing, 'cause the cameras are all on, anything that I say, no matter how crazy, Usha has to smile and laugh and celebrate," he said gesturing backward toward her. The clip of Vance ...

Having a diamond-certified record for selling at least 10 million units is one of the highest accomplishments in the music industry and is a true indicator of being a superstar. In hip-hop ...

The official diamond award was unveiled by the Recording Industry Association of America in 1999. In the years since then, it has been bestowed sparingly — only if a song has moved at least 10 ...

Several of the most lauded hip-hop songs in music history have achieved diamond status—10 million sold or more—according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). For these ...

The team from Washington University in St. Louis (WashU) in Missouri built their time quasicrystals inside a millimeter-sized chunk of diamond, an advancement they believe could revolutionize ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.