For the first time, scientists have watched metal crystals take shape inside a pool of molten metal, capturing a process that usually unfolds out of sight in the heart of furnaces and casting lines.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The crystals are ready for their close-ups. News media are invited to watch scientists gather Saturday (Jan. 18) at the University at Buffalo to examine over 170 crystals submitted by ...

Discover the fascinating process of growing vibrant crystals from potassium ferricyanide, copper sulfate, and potassium alum with this in-depth crystal experiment. Watch as we prepare saturated ...

If you dissolve sugar in hot water and then cool it down, you'll see pure sugar crystals form while impurities stay in the liquid. You can even watch the beautiful sugar crystals slowly grow in the ...

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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 ...