How Do You Design a Gallery Room?
First opened to the public in 1930, Room 29 is one of the largest spaces in the National Gallery. Since its doors closed in March 2022, we have been busy making important changes to the room to bring it into the 21st century. But what is the history of this room and what did it […]
Fountains of Diamonds Erupt from Earth’s Center as Supercontinents Break Up
By Stephanie Pappas The breakup of supercontinents may trigger explosive eruptions that send fountains of diamonds shooting up to Earth’s surface. Diamonds form deep in Earth’s crust, approximately 93 miles (150 kilometers) down. They are brought up to the surface very quickly in eruptions called kimberlites. These kimberlites travel at between 11 and 83 mph […]