Up in the northeast corner of California sits a volcanic wonderland most people forget exists. Lava Beds National Monument contains more than 800 caves formed by flowing lava. These aren’t your ...

Aden Kahr Humans have long been fascinated by crystals. Archaeological evidence suggests our ancestors have treasured small quartz and calcite stones for at least 780,000 years, often bringing them ...

Chinese scientists create pure-phase hexagonal diamond, a rare carbon crystal that could rival traditional diamonds in strength.

Spring is right around the corner, and I think we’re all ready to ditch the heavy winter accessories that have dominated our wardrobes in what’s been an extremely cold and snowy season (thanks, ...

The study suggests that both humans and chimpanzees possess a “shared cognitive predisposition” for crystals. Whenever such a ...

Primates of all stripes really love their crystals. Archeologists have found the shiny rocks at dig sites dating back as long as 780,000 years ago. Although, we are still not sure if our ancestors ...

A landmark study suggests bacteria in kidney stones are not just passengers but hidden architects of this agonising condition. What do these microbes mean for future treatment? Kidney stones are ...