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Molecular simulations uncover how graphite emerges where diamond should form, challenging old assumptions

The graphite found in your favorite pencil could have instead been the diamond your mother always wears. What made the difference? Researchers are finding out. Subscribe to our newsletter for the ...
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The architecture of molecules [by] Linus Pauling and Roger Hayward

A crystal of graphite and its structure -- Electrons and atomic nuclei -- Electron shells -- The periodic table of the elements -- The hydrogen molecule -- Valence -- History of the water molecule -- ...