The “spacescape” exposes crystal oscillators used in space applications to the hazards of radiation. This article focuses on ...

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have for the first time detected tiny quartz crystals containing silica — a common mineral on Earth — within the atmosphere of a blazing hot exoplanet.

The violent impact that created our moon may have occurred millions of years earlier than previously thought, according to new research. Mounting evidence suggests that the moon came into being after ...

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) scientists employing the use of quartz crystals to sense bacterial vibrations is a phrase one might expect to read in a new age spiritualism ...

Fans of using crystals for wellness and spirituality — including celebs — feel the benefits, while not scientifically proven, go beyond their radiant aesthetic Getty If you’re a fan of crystals, ...

XCalibur active MEMS resonators from SiTime provide 10x better reliability than quartz crystal resonators, while serving as drop-in replacements. Covering a broad range of frequencies from 1 MHz to ...

When rocky bodies collide in space, they produce a tremendous shock wave, abruptly increasing the pressure on the minerals within. In a new study, researchers zapped a main component of rocky planets ...

If you work in a lab, you’ve probably used lab glass made from quartz. But you probably haven’t realized that the reason those test tubes are so durable is exactly what makes them so hard to mold.