Scientists have used a new technique to synthesize diamonds at normal, atmospheric pressure and without a starter gem, which could make the precious gemstones easier to grow in the lab.
      • @threelonmusketeersEnglish
        2•1 month ago

        For a tether, I feel like you’d want something with a high tensile strength, like Kevlar or Zylon. Diamonds are very hard, but also brittle.