It’s been known for some time that radiation impacts the structural integrity of concrete. However, until now the details of this were unknown. Researchers, including those from the University of ...

Debbie Frank's jewellery range, now available in her exclusive new Star Shop was inspired by the beauty and healing power of crystals and ... and refreshed. Rose quartz, the soft pink stone ...

A new study has found that some elements of concrete, like quartz, can self-heal when exposed to nuclear radiation over time.

Piezoelectricity—a crystal can generate a tiny electric charge when its atomic structure is squeezed strong enough—occurs in many minerals but is particularly strong in quartz. What if this ...

More than one of our readers suggested we highlight this beautifully-shot process documentary about the laborious and precise manufacturing of piezoelectric quartz crystals in the early 1940s.

Crystals such as Rose Quartz, Amethyst, Citrine, Rhodochrosite, and Lapis Lazuli have been cherished for their ability to ...

quartz crystals in concrete can heal themselves, potentially allowing some reactors to run for longer than initially thought possible. Some high-profile incidents involving nuclear power stations ...