Expert Comment

"If a method could be found to e.g., produce bulk quantities or coat other materials in it, then depending on price it might find industrial use: the most obvious application is cutting (possibly including other diamonds!)."

Reader in Statistics and the Director of the Applied Statistics & Risk Unit, The University of Warwick

“I encourage girls to get into science, including the mathematical sciences, because there is definitely a space for them. Many of us didn’t know what we wanted to do at 17 or changed paths along the way. Sharing those experiences encourages young people, it shows them that even if you don’t follow a straight path, you can still succeed.

Reader of Biological Chemistry Department of Chemistry, The University of Warwick

“It wasn't until starting my first permanent academic post where I noticed an issue with the “leaky pipeline” of women in science. I just didn't see a problem in my early career, but I can clearly remember when it hit me like a brick, and I have actively mentored women ever since."

Third year undergraduate studying Mechanical Engineering, The University of Warwick

"I joined Warwick to study mechanical engineering partly because of Warwick Racing, and due to the facilities and reputation. Warwick Racing is our universities extra-curricular, student run Formula student team, for which I’ve now been voted to be Team Principal. Every year we design, build and test a new car and compete against other universities at the annual competition at Silverstone in July."

Professor of population health, The University of Warwick, co-leading the EDITH trial

“Science is a fascinating and rewarding career. It includes a variety of interesting challenges and an opportunity to have genuine impacts on national and international policy and, in my case, health outcomes for millions of people. That is a great privilege."