First theorized in 2012, researchers are beginning to find new ways to implement this mind-bending technology.

The visible patterns produced by the time crystals could be used for data storage and anti-counterfeiting designs.

Everything is born out of nothing,” said Ivan Smalyukh, a physicist at the University of Colorado Boulder. “All you do is shine a light, and this whole world of time crystals emerges.”. In a paper in ...

Scientists have developed a crystal that can "breathe" oxygen, which could transform everything from clean energy devices to ...

Picture the smartphone in your pocket, the data centers powering artificial intelligence, or the wearable health monitors ...

A German-Polish team of scientists managed to capture the first-ever video recording of a space-time crystal, helping to illuminate some potential applications for these curious objects. A crystal is, ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. To make a space crystal, you need the immense pressures of the Earth ...

Researchers at Diamond Light Source have used advanced imaging to look at microscopic crystals, called nanolites, to see what ...

Mislabeled, lab-grown, and made from plastic—fakes abound in the crystals industry. Who’s going to do anything about it? By Maddie Stone Published Sep 12, 2023 9:00 AM EDT Get the Popular Science ...