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Larry Niven is the Hugo and Nebula award-winning author of books including the Ringworld series. He was named a Grand Master ...

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Diamonds formed in Earth’s lower mantle contain tiny flecks of minerals that are helping us understand the inner workings of our planet ...

Diamonds formed in Earth’s lower mantle contain tiny flecks of minerals that are helping us understand the inner workings of our planet ...