At the Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center, industrial diamonds are made from massive explosions that produce immense amounts of heat and pressure. Scientists know a lot about the chemistry needed to make explosives, so why not find new ways of harnessing their energy? The future may not just be explosive-powered jackhammers, but also tiny medical explosives imploding tumors and clearing out clogged arteries. You could even use them to cook food, explosively making popcorn in a bag, and even tap the heat of an explosive to warm your home.