In recent years, crystals have become increasingly popular among spiritual seekers and wellness enthusiasts alike. These natural minerals, believed to harness Earth’s energy, are used for a variety of ...

LE MARS, Iowa | Himalayan salt lamps are all the rage these days -- they're pretty, pink-ish orange and semi-practical as a lighting source. But what's that other benefit to having one around? They ...

Crystals may seem flawless, but deep inside they contain tiny structural imperfections that dramatically influence their strength and behavior. Researchers from The University of Osaka have used the ...

Lasers play a crucial role across many industries, from medicine to quantum computing. But producing them depends heavily on rare earth elements, most of which come from China. Recent export controls ...

Molecular crystals have emerged as a captivating class of materials that blend the intrinsic order of crystalline solids with the dynamic responsiveness typically associated with soft matter. Their ...

In a surprising twist, researchers have identified crystals that are symmetrical but nevertheless absorb light as if they were chiral (Science 2025, DOI: 10.1126/science.adr5478). The discovery ...

Researchers at the University of Illinois have pulled off a laser first: they built a new kind of eye-safe laser that works at room temperature, using a buried layer of glass-like material instead of ...

Crystals are known far and wide for their beauty and elegance. But even though they may appear perfect on the outside, their microstructure can be quite complicated, making them difficult to model ...