Understanding the dynamics of ice crystallization—otherwise known as ice formation—is vital in not only climate research, but also in several industries

Pressure generates electricity in crystals of enzyme found in tears, milk, and egg whites

Understanding process that creates complex crystals important for energy applications

Atoms in quasicrystals are arranged in an orderly but nonperiodic way, unlike most crystals, which are made up of a three-dimensional, orderly, and periodic (repeating) arrangement of atoms

New metamaterials-based technology could replace infrared sensors used for gas leaks, agriculture, and recycling

Thermo Fisher honors Andrea Jacassi of the Italian Institute of Technology  for image of cysteine crystals using focused ion beam techniques

Advance offers promise for the creation of enhanced synthetic chemistry

Possible applications include controlling light, capturing pollutants, and delivering therapeutics

An international team of scientists led by Penn State may have solved the 30-year-old riddle of why certain ferroelectric crystals exhibit extremely strong piezoelectric responses

New observations confirm an 80-year-old quantum theory