On Saturn's largest moon, Titan, molecules that would never mix on Earth are mixing together, seemingly defying a fundamental rule of chemistry.

A discovery about Saturn's moon Titan has challenged what scientists thought was a basic rule of chemistry. There, in the ...

Crystal structure prediction (CSP) of organic molecules is a critical task, especially in pharmaceuticals and materials ...

Researchers have been developing computers that deploy light (photons) rather than electricity to power storage and ...

In a surprising twist, researchers have identified crystals that are symmetrical but nevertheless absorb light as if they were chiral (Science 2025, DOI: 10.1126/science.adr5478). The discovery ...

Going back through time, cultures around the world—from ancient Sumer to Indus Valley, China, and South America—have believed crystals could evoke a kind of sorcery, conjure change, and heal disease.

In the 17th century, Francis Bacon described a simple experiment—scraping and fracturing hard sugar in the dark to see sparks ...

A big picture window that turns opaque at the flick of a switch, giving those inside instant shade and absolute privacy. A wall clock, no thicker than a pane of safety glass, that flashes the hour ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Looking for a hands-on science project to do with your children this fall? The U.S. Crystal Growing Competition is back. Held annually since 2014, the contest challenges K-12 students ...

Reptiles release solid crystals instead of liquid waste. This clever survival trick may lead to new treatments for gout and kidney stones.