Scientifically speaking, the term “crystal” refers to any solid that has an ordered chemical structure. This means that its parts are arranged in a precisely ordered pattern, like bricks in a wall.

Researchers have identified the origin of the restoring force that lets elastic crystals return to their original shape. Australian scientists have gained new insights into the fundamental behaviour ...

Crystals—from sugar and table salt to snowflakes and diamonds—don’t always grow in a straightforward way. New York University researchers have captured this journey from amorphous blob to orderly ...

Australian scientists have gained new insights into the fundamental behaviour of flexible materials, allowing for the design of new building materials and technology. A team involving researchers at ...