Researchers at Michigan State University have discovered how to "draw" on demand the crystals used in many crucial ...

When it comes to crystals, uniformity is the name of the game. A good crystal has a consistent structure, shaped by the repeating pattern of its atoms. But that doesn’t mean there wasn’t plenty of ...

Hublot just solidified itself as a metal alchemist. On Wednesday, the Swiss watchmaker unveiled its new Spirit of Big Bang Gold Crystal watch. The tonneau-shaped timepiece boasts a striking dial ...

Going back through time, cultures around the world—from ancient Sumer to Indus Valley, China, and South America—have believed crystals could evoke a kind of sorcery, conjure change, and heal disease.

Crystals are wonders of nature and science with important applications in electronics and optics. Scientists have new insights into how gallium nitride crystals grow. Gallium nitride crystals are in ...

UB crystallographer Jason Benedict initially set out to start a Buffalo-area crystal growing competition, figuring it’d be a fun activity for some local kids. Ten years later, the U.S. Crystal Growing ...

When we talk about crystals around here, we’re generally talking about the quartz variety used to make oscillators more stable, or perhaps ruby crystals used to make a laser. We hardly ever talk about ...