Sometimes, studying the stars makes you feel rich. If you're really lucky, you'll even spot elements such as diamonds – although they're a little different than the precious stones on our planet. Scientists recently saw diamond dust shining around young star systems far away from Earth, and that discovery solves a longstanding mystery.
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Written by
Elizabeth Howell
June 18, 2018
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