Scientists in Spain investigated which characteristics of crystals may have made them so fascinating to our ancestors.

Crystals have been found along human remains in several archeological dig sites. Primates of all stripes really love their ...

Crystals have repeatedly been found at archaeological sites alongside Homo remains. Evidence shows that hominins have been collecting these stones for as long as 780,000 years. Yet, we know that our ...

Half a billion years ago, the first true eye emerged in Earth’s oceans. Fossils now reveal what that ancient crystal vision could actually see.

If you’ve ever chipped a favorite plate, inherited a partial set of china, or wondered what happened to the patterns our grandmothers used every Sunday, there’s a good chance the answer is sitting in ...

Teacups, especially those from English porcelain makers such as Royal Albert, Wedgwood, or Royal Doulton, are classic ...

A close-up look at this striking crystal reveals unexpected colors and formations. But what exactly is it? Take a closer look and see if you can identify it. #CrystalIdentification #Geology ...

When violent crimes are committed, the crime scene is usually covered with blood. Blood may be shed when the person is standing, sitting, or on the ground. The weapon that caused blood to be released ...

Walking into a grandmother’s house often feels like stepping onto a movie set designed for comfort. The smell of baking hits you first, followed closely by the visual cues that let you know you have ...

The ‘Tapping Mode SQUID-on-Tip’ (TM-SOT) microscope enables multimodal imaging to be performed extremely close to the sample surface using tapping mode feedback. This allows for stability during ...