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China's Most Expensive Lake: Has No Water But Is Valued at $2 Billion
What treasure does this lake contain that is so highly valued?
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Conquer Mars
NASA discovered a gem mine on Mars, are aliens 'guarding' it?
The lucky Mars rover Curiosity has captured a strange image of a glowing fissure that houses a gem deposit that could be evidence of life.
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'Invisible' gold could be worth $24 billion in South Africa
The Witwatersrand region has tailings hills containing an estimated $24 billion worth of gold, which can be mined using new, more efficient methods.
Environment
Explore gem islands in the Red Sea
The Red Sea island of Zabargad is made of peridotite, a coarse-grained igneous rock filled with beautiful blue peridot gemstones.
Scientific application
Greenhouse 'transforms' from gem to crown
The 141 m2 Glasshouse greenhouse grows rare plants, which can be opened and closed to protect the plants inside depending on weather conditions.
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Gem from Namibia holds important key in making quantum computers
The coastal country of Namibia is not only famous for its beautiful scenery, the jade mined here is both diverse and welcomed by all regions. But among the communities i…
Science Events
Ancient gem discovery could be a 'time machine' in the future
The magical ancient gem could help scientists create large particles that are a hybrid of light and matter, leading to a leap in science and technology through a future…
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Sri Lanka found a 'huge' sapphire stone weighing more than 300kg
Sri Lankan authorities on December 12 displayed the world's largest natural blue sapphire, weighing 310kg.
Archeology
Seeing a ravishing jewel in an ancient tomb, terrified scientists pointed out scary points
What terrifies veteran scientists?
Archeology
Successfully restored 2,800-year-old chariot encrusted with thousands of gems
A team of archaeologists restored the original appearance of an expensive Western Zhou-era chariot, wrapped in bronze and encrusted with 10,000 turquoise.
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Diamond discovered 'crisis' intact during 2 billion years in Russia
The 190.77-carat diamond was found in the Yakutia Republic of Siberia, Russia, just days before the new year 2020.
Archeology
A 2,000-year-old tomb of a woman wearing precious jewelry
With gold and gem articles, the woman was most likely the relative of a famous warrior or chieftain.
Health
Gua Sha - A method of massaging gemstones
Traditional Chinese therapy involves taking a smooth instrument with rounded edges, usually gemstones, rubbing on the skin to stimulate circulation and blood circulation…
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Super strange Russian pink diamonds may be the most expensive gem in the world
The 14.83 carat pink gem has been found and cut by Russian diamond mining company Alrosa PJSC is expected to have a record price when it is sold by the end of the year.
Archeology
Unexpectedly found fossil ancient sea monsters when exploiting gems
Instead of discovering shiny and expensive gems, the operators discovered fossils of an ancient sea monster. Enchanted Design Limited is the company that found mosasaur.