Chimpanzee experiments suggest early humans were likely fascinated by crystals because of their unique transparency and ...

Scientists observe a visible time crystal for the first time, revealing a phase of matter that repeats patterns through time.

Primates of all stripes really love their crystals. Archeologists have found the shiny rocks at dig sites dating back as long as 780,000 years ago. Although, we are still not sure if our ancestors ...

For more than two decades, the International Space Station has provided a platform for growing and studying protein crystals. In the early days of microgravity research, scientists discovered that ...

The researchers were hoping to understand whether our own species' long documented appreciation (bordering on obsession) with crystals ...

Discover the fascinating process of growing vibrant crystals from potassium ferricyanide, copper sulfate, and potassium alum with this in-depth crystal experiment. Watch as we prepare saturated ...

Protein crystals form in microgravity in the space station’s Kibo Module. Credits: JAXA For more than two decades, the International Space Station has provided a platform for growing and studying ...