IHT Rendezvous: Taylor Gone, but Blood Diamonds Are Forever

Charles Taylor's lust for diamonds fueled a bloody conflict in which thousands were killed or mutilated. As he awaits sentencing in The Hague, activists say the campaign against conflict diamonds continues.

Chocolate and diamonds: Why volcanoes could be a girl’s best friend

Scientists from the University of Southampton have discovered a previously unrecognised volcanic process, similar to one that is used in chocolate manufacturing, which gives important new insights into the dynamics of volcanic eruptions.Southampton (PRWEB UK) 16 May 2012 Scientists from the University of Southampton have discovered a previously unrecognised volcanic process, similar to one that ...

Jennings runs with the Wolves to win back a Panthers spot

DUMPED Panthers centre Michael Jennings will put the Windsor Wolves ahead of his own Origin agenda, willing to play injured tomorrow in the NSW Cup to win back his spot for Penrith.

Origin cert being considered for tanzanite

Tanzania saw a 17 percent increase in its output of tanzanite last year, and the country is now introducing a certification program that aims to boost exports and revenue by curbing smuggling, according to Bloomberg Businessweek.

Beyond 'blood diamonds:' Fingerprinting other conflict minerals

( American Chemical Society ) Blood diamonds may get the most attention. But they are not the only minerals sold on the world market to finance wars and other conflicts in sub-Saharan Africa, according to an article in the current issue of Chemical & Engineering News, the weekly news magazine of the American Chemical Society, the world's largest scientific society.