Scientists ‘draw’ crystal patterns using laser light. Call it a jazzed-up version of your childhood crystal-growing kit.

The advantages of cheaper, faster and more precise crystal formation are clear to see. Crystals are used everywhere, from ...

Growing trees, fruits, and vegetables is fine and dandy, but what if you planted crystals instead? Harvest rare natural glass, sell it for cash, and buy even more valuable crystals to keep the money ...

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 ...

Researchers at Michigan State University have discovered how to "draw" on demand the crystals used in many crucial technologies, from solar panels and LED lighting to medical imaging. Appearing in the ...