The Earth's interior in the laboratory (IMAGE) Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY Caption The sample is heated in the evacuated experimental chamber, while high pressure is applied using two ultra-hard diamond anvils. Throughout the entire process, the sample can be irradiated and analysed using PETRA III’s high-brilliancy X-ray beam. Credit Image: University of Oxford, Hauke Marquardt Usage Restrictions Image can be used for articles on the paper. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.